Microsoft Visual Basic 4 is a versatile language, usable for business applications, database interface, gaming applications, and even for presentations. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, David Steer begins by introducing the user interface and the code needed in Visual Basic. He will then teach you about objects and forms, and many different controls, as well. This tutorial includes an example that corresponds to each chapter. To get started now, click below on the topic of your choice.
User Interface && CodingIntroductionProject OrganizationVisual Basic InterfaceRunning a VB ApplicationCoding ConventionsObjects, Properties etc.ObjectsPropertiesEventsMethodsClasses && InstancesFormsThe Mainform - Form1Change a Forms PropertiesUsing a Forms EventsCalling other FormsCreate Instances of a FormUsing ControlsSelecting the Controls
Moving and Sizing Control
Change Control Properties
Finding a Controls Events
Deleting Controls
Input && Output ControlsTextBox control
Label control
HScrollBar control
VScrollBar control
Button ControlsCommandButton control
Check Box control
OptionButton control
User Choice ControlsListBox Control
ComboBox Control
Database ControlsData Control
DBList Control
DBComboBox Control
Creating Databases
DBGrid Control
Visual ControlsPictureBox Control
Image Control
Frame Control
Shape Control
Line Control
Common Operation ControlsCommonDialog Control
DriveListBox Control
DirListBox Control
FileListBox Control
Miscellaneous ControlsOLE Control (Embedding)
OLE Control (Linking)
Timer control
VariablesVariable Types
Declaring Variables
DecisionsCase Statements
If/then/else
LoopsFOR NEXT Loops
DO WHILE loops
ArraysCreating Control Arrays
Using Control Arrays
Example Application - Pt. 1Creating a Start Up Window
Saving Your Work
Adding Password Protection
Creating a Main Window
Example Application - Pt. 2Add Data Control
Add DBList Control
Add Icon
Example Application - Pt. 3Adding Help Bubbles
Fancy Help Bubbles
Animated Help Bubbles
Example Application - Pt. 4Add Icon
Add Item Selection
Polish Item Selection
Example Application - Pt. 5Create Dispatch Form
Create Instances
Add Print and Exit
... If it doesnt workDebug Window (Immediate)
Debug Window (Watch)
Distributing ApplicationsDistribution Discs
Install Your Application
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