DeVry University
Student Lab Activity
BIS245 Database Essentials for Business With Lab
A. Lab # BSBA BIS245A-6
B. Lab 6 of 7 : Creating Reports
C. Lab Overview—Scenario / Summary
TCO(s):
7. Given a database application with a completed relational schema,
populated tables, and business reporting requirements, create the
necessary reports and make a business decision.
Scenario:
The purpose of this iLab is to create Access Reports. After a report is created,
the student will sort the fields in different ways. Also the Student can also delete
fields in layout view and modify the appearance of the report by applying
Themes. In addition to the report generated by Access, the iLab also uses Report
Design to allow users to design their own reports.
Upon completing this iLab, you should be able to
• create a report and apply a theme for professional appearance of the report;
and
• use Report Design to generate your own report.
D. Deliverables:
Upload the modified Lab6_Start.accdb file that you saved as
YourName_Lab6.accdb to the Week 6 iLab Dropbox.
Section Deliverable Points
Part A Step 1: Create a Simple Report—Lab6_Report1
Part A Step 2: Create a report using Report Design—Lab6_Report2
Part A Step 3: Creating Multi-table Reports—Lab6_Report3
Part A Step 4: Adding a Subreport—Lab6_Report4
Part A Step 5: Create Mailing Labels—Lab6_Report5
Part B Step 1: Create a Report—Lab6_Report6
Part B Step 2: Create a Multi-table Report—Lab6_Report7
E. Lab Steps:
,Preparation:
1. Download the Access starter file from the Week 6 iLab page, and save the file
to your local drive.
2. Using Citrix for MS Visio and/or MS Access
a. If you are using the Citrix remote lab, follow the login instructions
located in the iLab area in Course Home.
b. You will have to upload the “Lab6_Start.accdb” file to your Citrix folder.
Follow the instructions located on the iLab area in Course Home.
3. Start MS Access:
a. If you are using Citrix, click on Microsoft Office Applications folder.
b. If you are using Visio on a local computer, select Microsoft Office from your
Program Menu.
Lab:
Part A: Creating Reports—Step-by-Step
Step 1: Create a Simple Report
The basic steps for creating a simple report in MS Access are as follows:
- Select the table for the report in the Navigation Pane.
- Click the Create tab.
- Click the Report button in the Reports group.
a. Select the Customers table. You will see the table highlighted in the left pane.
b. Click the Create tab to create a new object.
c. Click Report from the Reports group to create a new report.
d. After clicking the Report button, a new report is created by Access. Right-click any of
the fields to view a Shortcut menu.
, e. Using the shortcut menu, you can sort
the data in the report by descending or
ascending sequence. You can also use
this shortcut menu to delete unwanted
fields. Notice that the shortcut menu items
are determined by the item you have
selected when you right click the mouse.
Yours may not look exactly like the
example shown.
f. Click Themes to display different types of formats. Choose any format to see the report
Student Lab Activity
BIS245 Database Essentials for Business With Lab
A. Lab # BSBA BIS245A-6
B. Lab 6 of 7 : Creating Reports
C. Lab Overview—Scenario / Summary
TCO(s):
7. Given a database application with a completed relational schema,
populated tables, and business reporting requirements, create the
necessary reports and make a business decision.
Scenario:
The purpose of this iLab is to create Access Reports. After a report is created,
the student will sort the fields in different ways. Also the Student can also delete
fields in layout view and modify the appearance of the report by applying
Themes. In addition to the report generated by Access, the iLab also uses Report
Design to allow users to design their own reports.
Upon completing this iLab, you should be able to
• create a report and apply a theme for professional appearance of the report;
and
• use Report Design to generate your own report.
D. Deliverables:
Upload the modified Lab6_Start.accdb file that you saved as
YourName_Lab6.accdb to the Week 6 iLab Dropbox.
Section Deliverable Points
Part A Step 1: Create a Simple Report—Lab6_Report1
Part A Step 2: Create a report using Report Design—Lab6_Report2
Part A Step 3: Creating Multi-table Reports—Lab6_Report3
Part A Step 4: Adding a Subreport—Lab6_Report4
Part A Step 5: Create Mailing Labels—Lab6_Report5
Part B Step 1: Create a Report—Lab6_Report6
Part B Step 2: Create a Multi-table Report—Lab6_Report7
E. Lab Steps:
,Preparation:
1. Download the Access starter file from the Week 6 iLab page, and save the file
to your local drive.
2. Using Citrix for MS Visio and/or MS Access
a. If you are using the Citrix remote lab, follow the login instructions
located in the iLab area in Course Home.
b. You will have to upload the “Lab6_Start.accdb” file to your Citrix folder.
Follow the instructions located on the iLab area in Course Home.
3. Start MS Access:
a. If you are using Citrix, click on Microsoft Office Applications folder.
b. If you are using Visio on a local computer, select Microsoft Office from your
Program Menu.
Lab:
Part A: Creating Reports—Step-by-Step
Step 1: Create a Simple Report
The basic steps for creating a simple report in MS Access are as follows:
- Select the table for the report in the Navigation Pane.
- Click the Create tab.
- Click the Report button in the Reports group.
a. Select the Customers table. You will see the table highlighted in the left pane.
b. Click the Create tab to create a new object.
c. Click Report from the Reports group to create a new report.
d. After clicking the Report button, a new report is created by Access. Right-click any of
the fields to view a Shortcut menu.
, e. Using the shortcut menu, you can sort
the data in the report by descending or
ascending sequence. You can also use
this shortcut menu to delete unwanted
fields. Notice that the shortcut menu items
are determined by the item you have
selected when you right click the mouse.
Yours may not look exactly like the
example shown.
f. Click Themes to display different types of formats. Choose any format to see the report
