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What follows are several examples of how to create a complete application.  They assume that you have at least a beginner level understanding of Access.  You should be familiar with creating tables, forms, queries, and reports. 
Each Zip file contains an instruction sheet, a beginning database, and a completed database.
 

Class Information

An application used to maintain the student information of a college class.
  4 tables.  Access 97  Level: Beginner
 ClassInfo1.zip   ClassInfo2.zip   ClassInfo3.zip  ClassInfo4.zip

Cater-It Database

 An application to maintain information for a simple catering service. 
  4 tables  Access 2000  Level: Intermediate
 CaterIt1.zip     CaterIt2.zip    CaterIt3.zip    CaterIt4.zip

Scrip Database

  An application that maintains the information for a high school music department fund-raiser.
  7 tables.  Access 2000  Level: Intermediate
  Scrip1.zip     Scrip2.zip    Scrip3.zip    Scrip4.zip   

Boiler Plate

  Demonstrates how to create the "Boiler Plate" template that was used as the beginning point for each of the other samples.  Access 2000  Level: Programmer
 (In development)
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Application Profile Form Created by Candace Tripp:
Form for obtaining specifications and requirements from prospective clients. (RTF format)