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Create calendars as Microsoft Access reports or PDF files. Specify month and year, number of months, first day for the week. Calendars display in the language defined in your Windows Region settings. Print however many months you want, such as 12 for a full year, on one or more pages depending on number of months and calendars per page. Show data from your queries. Open calendars in Access, send to printer, or create a PDF to show in a PDF reader or a web browser.
Use queries to show additional information such as holiday names and other calendar data from your database such as appointments, birthdays, schedules for your favorite sport or the ballet! whatever you want to see.
Create a Title to specifically describe displayed information.
There is lots of sample data for you to play with and get ideas from! Look at the sample queries to see how they're done, and read the Query Fields section. Turn your date-dependant data into easy-to-read calendars!
All you need to incorporate these calendars into your application is 4 modules. Calendars are scaled and positioned by VBA. There can be one or many per page.
So, you don't need this database to use the CalendarMaker! The download database has a form to make it easier to launch various calendar reports, and different report examples have VBA to position calendars, and loop, if there is more than one per page. However, you can just import the modules you need into your application, and put the logic you need into the code behind your reports.
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The CalendarMaker is written in VBA and runs in Microsoft Access. It uses Report .Line and .Print methods to do all the drawing and writing. Calendars can be scaled and positioned, so you could show multiple calendars on each page.
The default report type on the menu is full-page calendars, but you can choose something else, like multiple calendars on each page in rows and columns, which can be customized. Be sure to open only one calendar report at a time. They all use the same variables.
When the CalendarMaker application opens, one click of a button is how fast its possible to get a calendar for the current month that you can print. There could be more information on each day, but nothing was specified. Sometimes this is exactly what you want, so you can handwrite with pencil or pen, and plan or document.
Given that entertainment content is inescapable, the final question is practical: How does one consume popular media without being consumed by it?
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There is a dual role at play. During economic downturns or global crises (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic), consumption of popular media skyrockets. It serves as a coping mechanism. However, excessive exposure to algorithmically driven content—particularly doomscrolling through news or toxic fandom debates—can spike cortisol levels. The industry has thus created a paradox: we consume to feel better, often ending up more anxious than when we started.
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Entertainment Content and Popular Media: The Digital Pulse of Modern Culture
In the modern era, the lines between our physical lives and our digital experiences have blurred into a single, continuous stream. At the heart of this convergence is entertainment content and popular media, a powerhouse industry that does far more than just "distract" us. It shapes our language, dictates our trends, and provides the cultural glue that connects people across continents.
From the rise of short-form video to the "peak TV" era of streaming, here is an exploration of how entertainment content and popular media are evolving and why they matter more than ever. The Shift from Passive Consumption to Active Participation
For decades, popular media was a one-way street. You sat in a theater, watched a broadcast, or read a magazine. Today, the landscape is defined by interactivity.
Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have democratized content creation. The "audience" is now the "creator." This shift has birthed the Influencer Economy, where a person filming in their bedroom can command more attention—and advertising revenue—than a traditional television network. Popular media is no longer just about what Hollywood produces; it’s about what the global community shares. Given that entertainment content is inescapable, the final
The Streaming Revolution and the Death of the "Watercooler Moment"
The transition from cable television to Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max has fundamentally changed our viewing habits.
Binge Culture: We no longer wait a week for a new episode. We consume entire seasons in a weekend.
Niche Dominance: Algorithms allow platforms to serve highly specific content to niche audiences, ensuring that there is "something for everyone."
The Loss of Synchronicity: While we have more choices, the "watercooler moment"—where everyone watches the same show at the same time—is becoming rarer, replaced by viral social media trends that peak and fade within days. The Power of Representation and Global Media
One of the most significant shifts in popular media is the push for diversity and global storytelling. As streaming services expand worldwide, content is no longer Western-centric.
Shows like Squid Game (South Korea) or Money Heist (Spain) have proven that language is no longer a barrier to becoming a global phenomenon. Entertainment content is increasingly reflecting a multi-faceted world, allowing audiences to see themselves represented in stories that were previously gatekept by traditional studios. Transmedia Storytelling: Worlds Beyond the Screen
Modern entertainment doesn't stop when the credits roll. We are living in the age of the Cinematic Universe and Transmedia Storytelling. A popular media franchise today often spans across: Feature Films Limited Series Video Games Podcasts and AR Experiences
This creates an immersive ecosystem where fans can "live" within their favorite stories. Franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and The Last of Us leverage this to maintain engagement year-round, turning casual viewers into dedicated lifelong fans. The Future: AI, VR, and the Metaverse
As we look toward the future, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) promises to redefine entertainment once again. We are moving toward "personalized media," where AI might help generate unique soundtracks or visual experiences tailored to an individual’s mood. Meanwhile, the Metaverse aims to turn media consumption into a 3D social experience, where you don’t just watch a concert—you attend it as an avatar. Conclusion Content Classification
Entertainment content and popular media are the mirrors of our society. They reflect our collective fears, hopes, and curiosities. Whether it’s a 15-second viral dance or a 10-part prestige drama, the media we consume defines the "now." As technology continues to evolve, the way we tell stories will change, but our fundamental human need for connection through entertainment will remain the same.
Algorithms are designed to maximize watch time, not quality or diversity. Consequently, users are funneled into filter bubbles. If you watch two reaction videos to a Marvel trailer, the algorithm assumes you want nothing but Marvel reaction videos. This homogenization of entertainment content means that two people using the same platform can have completely different realities.
To understand the power of entertainment content and popular media, one must first understand the neurochemistry of engagement. The modern entertainment industry is not merely an art form; it is a behavioral modification engine.
Looking forward, the line between consumer and creator continues to blur. We are entering an era of immersive entertainment. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) promise to dissolve the screen barrier, placing the user inside the story. Simultaneously, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to generate scripts, visual effects, and even digital actors, raising profound questions about copyright, creativity, and the human element in art.
What does the horizon hold for entertainment content and popular media?
1. Generative AI (Synthetic Media): We are already seeing AI-generated scripts, voice cloning for audiobooks, and deepfake commercials. Within five years, you will likely be able to say to your TV, "Give me a rom-com starring a digital Audrey Hepburn set in cyberpunk Tokyo," and the algorithm will generate it overnight. This raises terrifying copyright and existential questions: Who owns an AI-generated hit?
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3. Spatial Computing (Metaverse 2.0): Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest are pushing toward "ambient entertainment." Instead of watching a concert on a screen, you will stand on the stage. Instead of watching The Office, you will walk through Dunder Mifflin. Immersion is the final frontier of media.
4. The Nostalgia Rebound: As the future becomes overwhelming, we retreat to the past. The box office is dominated by sequels, reboots, and "legacyquels" (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters). Popular media is entering a "remix era," where nothing is new, but everything is a remix of something you already loved.
Here's a calendar in English for December 2019 with American holidays. You could change the qCalendarHolidays_US query to eliminate some of the less-known holidays by adding criteria for the Lev field (Level) and remove anything greater than 3, or maybe 1, depending on what you want to show. The data comes from the cal_HolidayCtry table, which you could swap for your own holiday table.
If you show calendar data AND holidays, the font size for holiday names is smaller. This calendar has a title defined to be "Abby's Appointments". Some days have more than one appointment, so text is combined using whatever is your list separator character for Windows. For Americans, this will be a comma.
Calendars in different languages for different countries, with holidays. I've entered holidays for 2019 and 2020 for America, and five other countries. The following calendars were created by the CalendarMaker:
First day of the week is Sunday
First day of the week is Monday
First day of the week is Sunday, like Americans ... but the holidays are a little different ...
First day of the week is lundi
First day of the week is domingo
First day of the week is mandag
CalendarMaker requiredTo import the CalendarMaker tool into another database, you'll need these 4 modules: | |
| Module | mod_CALENDAR_MAKER_s4p |
| Module | mod_Properties_s4p_cal |
| Module | mod_Registry_GetSeparator_Branislav |
| Module | mod_api_GetDeviceCaps_PPI_s4p_cal |
+CalendarMaker menu formIf you also want the menu form and the full-page landscape report, you'll need these objects too. | |
| Table | cal_NUMBER |
| Table | cal_Reports |
| Form | f_CalendarMaker_MENU |
| Report | rCALENDAR_Fullpage_Landscape |
optional, for holiday queries
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| Table | cal_HolidayCtry |
| Query | qrHolidays_caEN |
| Query | qrHolidays_FR |
| Query | qrHolidays_MX |
| Query | qrHolidays_NO |
| Query | qrHolidays_UK |
| Query | qrHolidays_US |
Optional tables that are nice to have if you're building international applications ... always changing ... | |
| Table | cal_Country |
| Table | cal_Language |
| Table | cal_TimeZone |
Optional reports for multiple calendars on each page in rows and columns | |
| Report | rCALENDARS_Landscape |
| Report | rCALENDARS_Portrait |
other optional reports | |
| Report | rCalendar_1month_HalfPage_Roses_Portrait |
| Report | rCalendar_3months_Roses_Landscape |
| Report | rCalendars_3monthsPage_Picture_Landscape |
Calendar Custom Picture featurenot done, so this will get better | |
| Table | cal_PicCategory |
| Table | cal_PicCategory |
| Table | cal_Picture |
| Form | f_cal_PICTURE |
| Report | rCalendar_HalfPage_Picture_Portrait |
| Module | mod_Browse |
| Module | mod_Dir_Exist_Path_PathFile |
| Module | mod_Dir_MakeAPath |
Sample: Games and Sportsif you like sports, you'll like this! | |
| Table | gamDiv |
| Table | Games |
| Table | GamesTeams |
| Table | gamSports |
| Table | gamTeams |
| Table | gamVenues |
| Query | qGames_REQUIRED |
| Query | qCalendar_Games_NFL |
| Query | qCalendar_Games_Spurs |
| Query | qGame_Team_Ordr |
| Form | f_Game_SPORTS |
| Form | f_GAMES_mainform |
| Form | f_Games_sub |
| Form | f_GamesTeams_sub |
| Form | f_GameTeam_Ordr_sub |
Other Samples | |
| Table | Orderz |
| Table | Paymentz |
| Table | Production |
| Table | c_Address |
| Table | c_AdrType |
| Table | c_Appointment |
| Table | c_ApptType |
| Table | c_Contact |
| Query | qCalendar_Appointments_Abigail |
| Query | qCalendar_ContactBirthdays_Year |
| Query | qCalendar_Orders |
| Query | qCalendar_Payments |
| Query | qCalendar_ProductionSales |
| Form | f_CalendarMaker_Appointments |
Stephen Lebans' tool to save and restore Relationships Diagram | |
| Table | tblRelationshipViews |
| Form | frmRelationshipViewsAdd-Modify |
| Module | clsCommonDialog |
After importing the modules, be sure to Debug, Compile the code. Save after the project compiles. Alt-F11 to switch to the VBE (Visual Basic Editor)
Needs VBA7 to run. Fixed code for 32-64 with the help of Peter Cole, the world expert on this topic. Thanks to Garry for telling me that running in 64-bit didn't work.
Download Peter's Scanner and Viewer (comes with scanner)
to find problems and lookup correct syntax for API calls.
https://www.thememydatabase.co.uk/access32to64.html
it's free -- click the Download button and then click Add to Cart in the screen that pops up. There won't be a charge.
If you're using Access 2007, get this version. Sample data for dates in 2020 or 2021
If you want to download a version where you can specify
background day colors in your data, as shown below, go to
https://msaccessgurus.com/tool/CalendarMaker_DayColor.htm
This is a regular ACCDB file with source code. It may be used freely, but you may not sell it in whole or in part. You may include it in applications you use yourself, and that you develop to help others. Keep attribution. Use at your own risk.
Remember to unblock the ZIP file, (remove Mark of the Web) before extracting the file(s). Here are steps to do that: https://msaccessgurus.com/MOTW_Unblock.htm
Report Draw Reference for VBA syntax and help for drawing on Access reports.
Help: WeekdayName function
Help: Report.Line method
Help: Report.Print method
Help: Report.TextHeight method
Help: Report.TextWidth method
Help: Report.CurrentX property
Help: Report.CurrentY property
Help: Report.FontSize property
Someone wrote and asked me to make my popup calendar to pick dates to use Monday as the start day for the week since he's in France and that's the way they do it.
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