Mastering Lotus Approach 96 for Windows 95

Mastering Lotus Approach 96 for Windows 95 is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to using Approach. Written for beginners and more experienced users alike, it covers everything from simple database creation to custom application design.Start with basics. Get a solid overview of Approach's features and capabilities. Build a new database from scratch, or work with existing files. Use multiple databases. Create and use timesaving forms. Produce reports, form letters, and mailing labels. Translate data into eye-catching charts and graphs.Master more advanced capabilities. Use crosstabs for elegant data analysis. Streamline your work with macros. Executive sophisticated queries. Conduct data searches. Customize Approach to fit your needs. Automate database drudgery with workhorse formulas and functions.Build your own applications. Learn the seven steps of application design, then create a useful contact manager. The book's sample application employs a full range of Access features and capabilities, so you can apply what you've learned. And, when you're done, you'll have a valuable business tool for everyday use.