[AccessD] Better Access GUI

[Jim Dettman]

David,

  Have a look at:

https://thememydatabase.co.uk/

  for some examples on how Access forms can be made to look.

  I'd add that form design is more about the designer than it is about the
tool.   I've seen some Access UI's that are absolutely terrific
aesthetically (alas, I don't fall into this camp), and many that are just
poor (not quite in this camp either<g>).

  There are some things though that Access cannot do well (responsive
design, no native grid control, etc), which can make it look old.   But
looking old is really more about the designer than anything.

My .02.

Jim.


-----Original Message-----
From: AccessD On Behalf Of David Emerson
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2023 6:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [AccessD] Better Access GUI

Another related question is if there are any tools to convert an Access
Front End to another (Microsoft?) application?

-----Original Message-----
From: AccessD <accessd-bounces+newsgrps=dalyn.co.nz at databaseadvisors.com> On
Behalf Of David Emerson
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2023 9:51 AM
To: AccessD <accessd at databaseadvisors.com>
Subject: [AccessD] Better Access GUI

Hi Listers,

I have an application that is being marketed to large corporations.  The
comment that often gets in the way of a sale is that the GUI looks outdated
compared to other more modern applications they are using.

Apart from the "It doesn't need to look pretty to be functional" argument,
does any one have any suggestions for alternative Front-ends to Access?  I
wouldn't be looking to learn how to program them myself, but would like some
suggestions so that when I seek a company to do the conversion I know a bit
about what they might be offering.

Regards

David Emerson
Dalyn Software Ltd
Adelaide, Australia

 

 

 

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