http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access-help/order-of-events-for-database-objects-HP005186761.aspx
Knowing when events occur and in what order they occur is important
http://www.techonthenet.com/access/switchboard/maximize.php
To maximize the Switchboard, open the Form called Switchboard in Design View. Select the property called “On Load”
DoCmd.Maximize