Lesson #6 Forms

Why would you use a form when you could simply enter data by using a table?

I guess you can enter data any way that you would like to and in whatever form is most comfortable. I find the form a simpler way of entering data than in the table because it gives you one record at a time and seems to be more organized. The database is a way to store the information you will be using but a form puts it in an organized arrangement that is easier to work with or so it seems, and can be more customized in appearance. Being able to look at one record at a time in an organized manner, allows more accuracy for that particular client or record when entering data, instead of looking at rows of data at once and possibly picking the wrong row.

• What is the difference between a bound and an unbound control?

To control or not to control, what's the difference?

The bound control is tied directly to the information field in the table, so when changes are made the value of the bound control changes too.

The unbound control is not directly tied to the data in the table and does not change but remains the the way that you enter it.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of bound and unbound controls? (see pages 274 - 275 in your text, and also do not be afraid to do some Internet research)?

From the following link, I found that the advantage of the unbound control kept the floor plan the same but the bound control ( the changing book search) allows the person to see each different book being searched for to change every time, while the layout of the store remains constant.

I found this website helpful in giving an example of what the bound and unbound controls produce. I found it helpful because it gave an example of what changes in a form and what remains unchanged.
http://www.igetit.net/newsletters/Y03_12/BoundUBound.asp