Importing and Exporting Data: Apply It 1

  • Discuss the value of external data
  • Differentiate among import and export options
  • Import external data
  • Export data
  1. Open a new Access database and save the new Module 14 assignment file to the Rowan folder on your desktop as BA132_LastName_QueryDB.accdb, replacing “LastName” with your own last name. (Example: BA132_Hywater_QueryDB) It is a good idea to save your work periodically.
  2. Import External Data: With the Access new database open import the Excel data file into Access.Two overlapping dialog boxes in Microsoft Access. The Get External Data - Excel Spreadsheet dialog box is mostly hidden by the File Open Dialog box.
  3. Import Wizard: Set up the imported data into a new table, make sure the box with first row with column heading is checked and let Access add the primary key, and name the table.The imported excel data has populated an Access table called "OrdersMenuItems"