IT 240 -- Using the Switchboard Manager

  1. In the design view of your switchboard form, click on: Tools >> Database Utilities >> Switchboard Manager
    Click Yes to create.

  2. Click Edit

  3. Change the name (optional)

  4. Click New
    Fill in the three list boxes:
    1. Text:   what you want the label for the command button to say,
    2. Command:   for example, Open Report,
    3. Report (depends on what command you chose):   pick one from drop down

  5. Click OK

  6. Continue adding (step 4) new items as needed (each will result in a command button on the switchboard form)

  7. Close

  8. Close

  9. Now edit your switchboard form