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clipboard manipulation · Copy items to and from the clipboard

date picker form · Implementation of Lyle Fairfield's beautiful date picker form. Easy to integrate into your own projects

drag & drop · Drag a file from explorer onto a text box and picking up the file name. 2 versions, A97 or A2k. You cannot view the code then run the form. You must close the database first

open & run files of any type · Using the open/save dialog & running files

format by criteria · Simulating the conditional formating of A2k in A97

ftp files · Download files from FTP sites

manipulate text files · Using Chuck Grimsby's class module to read through a complex text file a line at a time and parse it into relevant fields

bypass shift key · Database file that enables or disables the Bypass Shift Key property in other databases

table manipulation · How to create a table in an external database using DAO

custom password routine · Creating your own password system and assigning access permissions

progress bar · Making a pretend progress bar without having to use any activex controls or such

semi-dynamic web pages · An example of how to make Access publish static web pages. Useful for monthly reports and the like that won't change once you've published them

parameter reports · Opening a parameter report or query from code

working with zip files · Using the Info-Zip dll's to archive and extract to and from zip files.

using the dtPicker api · Creating a date picker form using the dtPicker api.

shortcut menus · Create custom context menus for your worksheets. Brought to you by John Galanopoulos

total illustrations · How much will your mortgage cost you? Which type is better. Allows you to enter loan period, loan, interest rate, etc. then compare the 3 main methods of mortgage repayment and interest calculation. Also an exercise in creating custom menubars. Use ctrl+g to unlock the package (Password="dobbin") and ctrl+h to lock it back up again.

system info · Script to go with Jim Warringtons System Tray Icon ocx that lets you create a system tray icon using vbScript! This script puts your user name, IP address, and a load of other stuff close to hand.