The Quick Buttons Dashboard System is a powerful MS Access-based productivity tool that puts your most-used URLs, files, folders, shortcuts, and applications just one click away. The dashboard is organized into a Main Menu with access to three customizable Quick Button Menus and a Tools Menu — each supporting up to 20 programmable buttons.
Buttons labeled AUTO are available for customization. Assigned buttons launch your chosen target instantly. The dashboard also features a color customization system so you can personalize the look and feel to your preference.
At a Glance
🖱 Up to 20 buttons per menu
📂 Launch URLs, Files, Folders & Apps
🎨 Customizable color scheme
⚙️ Tools menu with Settings & Email Generator
🔄 AUTO buttons = available to assign
📋 Button Action list shows all assignments at a glance
3 Quick Menus
1 Tools Menu
20 Buttons Each
Fully Customizable
📋 Step 1 — Main Menu
Navigating the Main Menu
Quick Buttons Dashboard System — Main MenuVersion 1.01
Dashboard Tools
01) Menu 1
02) Menu 2
03) Menu 3
04) Tools Menu
05) Exit Dashboard
Quick Buttons
Quick Buttons Menu 1
Quick Buttons Menu 2
Quick Buttons Menu 3
Quick Buttons Tools Menu
Exit
Quickly Save, Access, or Use your Favorite URLs, Files, Folders, Shortcuts and More!
Quick Buttons Keeps Your Favorite Work Flow Tools Just One Click Away!
Launch the MS Access database file (.accdb). The Main Menu opens automatically as the startup form.
2
Two Navigation Methods
Use either the left Dashboard Tools list OR the right Quick Buttons panel — both open the same menus.
3
Choosing a Menu
Click Menu 1, Menu 2, or Menu 3 to access your customizable button panels. Click Tools Menu for settings and utilities.
4
Exiting the Dashboard
Always use the Exit Dashboard button or Exit Quick Button to close properly and save your settings.
🔘 Step 2 — Quick Buttons Menu 1
Using & Customizing Menu 1
Quick Buttons Dashboard System – Quick Buttons Menu 1Version 1.01
Quick Buttons 1
Buttons Menu 1
AOL.COM
Neon Pix Viewer
Register Here
AUTO
ToDo Today
Launch Email Generator
AUTO
AUTO
Show All Functions
Launch MAC Help One
AUTO
AUTO
Dbase BackUp
Launch MAC Help Two
AUTO
AUTO
Open Contacts
AUTO
AUTO
Exit
Button Action
01 Goto AOL
02 Neon HTML Pix Viewer
03 Register Screen
04 Not In Use
05 ToDo Today
06 Email Generator
07 Not In Use
08 Not In Use
09 Show All Functions
10 MAC Help One
11 Not In Use
12 Not In Use
13 Dbase BackUp
14 MAC Help Two
15 Not In Use
16 Not In Use
17 Open Contacts
18 Not In Use
19 Not In Use
20 Exit
1
Assigned Buttons (Named)
Buttons with real names (AOL.COM, ToDo Today, etc.) are already programmed. Click once to launch the assigned URL, file, or application immediately.
2
AUTO Buttons
Buttons labeled AUTO are unassigned and available for you to customize. See the Tips section to learn how to assign them.
3
Button Action Panel
The right-side Button Action list shows a numbered reference of every button's function. "Not In Use" means that slot is available to assign.
4
Reading the Grid
Buttons are numbered left-to-right, top-to-bottom (1–20). Button 20 is always Exit. Match the button position to the Button Action number for reference.
5
Launching a Target
Simply click any named button to instantly open its assigned URL, file, folder, or application. No confirmation required.
6
Exiting Menu 1
Click the Exit button (bottom right, position 20) to return to the Main Menu.
🔘 Step 3 — Quick Buttons Menu 2
Using & Customizing Menu 2
Quick Buttons Dashboard System – Quick Buttons Menu 2Version 1.01
Quick Buttons 2
Buttons Menu 2
Google.com
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Dashboard Color Code
Exit
Button Action
01 Goto Google Webpage
02 Not In Use
03 Not In Use
04 Not In Use
05 Not In Use
06 Not In Use
07 Not In Use
08 Not In Use
09 Not In Use
10 Not In Use
11 Not In Use
12 Not In Use
13 Not In Use
14 Not In Use
15 Not In Use
16 Not In Use
17 Not In Use
18 Not In Use
19 Dashboard Color Code
20 Exit
1
Mostly Open Slots
Menu 2 has 17 available AUTO slots — perfect for adding your second group of favorite tools, websites, or file shortcuts.
2
Google.com Button
Button 1 is pre-assigned to open the Google homepage in your default browser with a single click.
3
Dashboard Color Code
Button 19 opens the Dashboard Color Code tool, which lets you change the visual color scheme of the entire dashboard interface.
4
Customizing Colors
Use the Dashboard Color Code feature to select a color theme that fits your style. Changes apply across all menus in the dashboard.
🔘 Step 4 — Quick Buttons Menu 3
Quick Buttons Menu 3 — Fully Open
Quick Buttons Dashboard System – Quick Buttons Menu 3Version 1.01
Quick Buttons 3
Buttons Menu 3
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Exit
Button Action
01 Not In Use
02 Not In Use
03 Not In Use
04 Not In Use
05 Not In Use
06 Not In Use
07 Not In Use
08 Not In Use
09 Not In Use
10 Not In Use
11 Not In Use
12 Not In Use
13 Not In Use
14 Not In Use
15 Not In Use
16 Not In Use
17 Not In Use
18 Not In Use
19 Not In Use
20 Exit
💡 Menu 3 is completely blank — all 19 slots are open and ready for your assignments. This is your most flexible workspace. Use it for a dedicated project, a client, a specific workflow, or any group of tools you access regularly.
1
Your Blank Canvas
Menu 3 has no pre-assigned buttons (except Exit). This gives you 19 completely free slots to fill with any URLs, files, folders, or applications.
2
Planning Your Layout
Before assigning buttons, list out the 19 tools or shortcuts you want. Group similar items together for a logical, easy-to-remember layout.
3
Best Uses for Menu 3
Ideas: project-specific shortcuts, client portals, daily workflow tools, reference documents, or any set of items you access together frequently.
4
Returning to Main
Click Exit (position 20) to return to the Main Menu at any time.
⚙️ Step 5 — Tools Menu
Tools Menu — Settings & Utilities
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Tools Menu
Dashboard Utilities
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Email Generator
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Settings
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Exit
Button Action
01 Not In Use
02 Not In Use
03 Not In Use
04 Not In Use
05 Not In Use
06 Not In Use
07 Email Generator
08 Not In Use
09 Not In Use
10 Not In Use
11 Not In Use
12 Not In Use
13 Not In Use
14 Not In Use
15 Not In Use
16 Settings
17 Not In Use
18 Not In Use
19 Not In Use
20 Exit
1
Email Generator
Button 7 opens the built-in Email Generator utility. Use this to quickly compose and launch emails without opening your full email client.
2
Settings
Button 16 opens the dashboard Settings panel where you can configure button assignments, dashboard behavior, and other system preferences.
3
Available Slots
The Tools Menu has 17 open AUTO slots (excluding Email Generator, Settings, and Exit) for adding your own utility tools, admin shortcuts, or maintenance scripts.
4
When to Use Tools
Access the Tools Menu for administrative tasks: updating settings, running the email generator, or any utilities you add to the open AUTO slots.
5
Settings Panel
Inside Settings you can manage button labels, assign targets to AUTO buttons, change color schemes, and configure how the dashboard behaves on startup.
6
Returning Home
Click Exit (position 20) to return to the Main Menu.
💡 Pro Tips & How-To
Getting the Most from Your Dashboard
A. How to Customize any AUTO Button
Open the dashboard and navigate to the menu where the AUTO Button is located
Hold down the ALT Key and click desired AUTO Button to launch the Editor Dialog
AUTO Buttons describes a programmable button that you decide what the button should do. Open Shortcuts, URLs, Files, Application and more.
Navigate to Menu 2 and click the "Dashboard Color Code" button to access the Color Customization Panel.
Yes. In the dashboard, any AUTO buttom can be reset or changed at any time.
Nothing will happen but you will see a popup indicating that the button is unassigned. Always assign a target before using.
Use the "Dbase BackUp" button in Menu 1 to create a backup of your database and all button configurations.
The current version supports up to 20 buttons per menu panel. For more shortcuts, use additional menus or contact myitguy-consultant.com for custom expansion.
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