Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Advanced

Multiple Form Projects

Single vs. Multiple forms

Start-up Object

Unload vs. Hide

About form template

Removing forms

Code for multiple forms

Writing code for multiple forms

Common errors

.BAS module & Sub Main

The List Box and Combo Box controls

Which to use: List box or Combo box?

Entering items into the list

ListIndex, ListCount and Sorted properties

Code to alter the list; Change, LostFocus events

RemoveItem, Clear methods

AddItem; Preventing user erros

Looping

Do - Loops (pre-test vs. post-test)

For - Next Loops

Nexted Loops

Avoiding problems with loops

Control Arrays

Creating an array of command buttons

The Index Property

Problems with control arrays

Another control array demo

Using loops with control arrays

The Case structure & control arrays

Printing output

PrintForm vs. Printer.Print method

Print zones, TAB, SPC functions

Changing font properties while printing

Printing within a loop (List/Combo box lists)

Using CurrentX and CurrentY methods to print

Miscellaneous Items

Common Dialog Control

OLE (Object Linking Embedding)

Mouse Events

Mouse Pointer shape

Automatic DragDrop

Database Access

Database Overview

Data Control Properties

Creating navigational buttons

Adding/Deleting records

Searching the database

Sequential Files

Demo of Sequential File Program

Form Load Event (retrieving the data file)

Writing data to the file (saving)

Add, Remove, Clearing items

Form Unload Event

Random Files

Overview, .BAS module for Random File

Opening & accessing the file

Calling procedures

Add records procedure

Delete records procedure

Update/Browse procedure; Conclusion of Demo

Compiling and Distributing the application

Project Options Properties

Compiling options; Executable files

The Package & Deployment Wizard

The Deployment steps

The Uninstall option