Visual Basic 6 Core Language Little Black Book: The Indispensable Guide of Day-to-Day VB6 Programming Tips and Techniques

Holzner, Steven

ISBN 10: 1576103900 / ISBN 13: 9781576103906

Published by Coriolis Group, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Visual Basic 6 Core Language Little Black ...

Publisher: Coriolis Group

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis:

Provides a detailed reference on all Basic control structures, data types, and other code mechanisms. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to build common code structures in VB, from simple if statements to objects and ActiveX components. Lays out the low-level formatting of VB data types to facilitate data exchange with other languages.

From the Author:

All you need to know in a powerful, compact format
There's a tremendous amount of Visual Basic literally packed into this book. This is the essential, compact guide to Visual Basic 6.0, covering syntax, data organization, programming and the Visual Basic tools - from the Integrated Development Environment to the deubgger - all the way up to program deployment. You'll find the programming answers and techniques you need to become an expert Visual Basic programmer. Some of the topics include: Best programming practices, Writing ActiveX controls, Database applications in DAO, Code components (OLE automation servers), Creating customized toolbars with embedded controls like combo boxes, Database editing applications, Direct connections to the Windows API, Error handlers, Windows Help files, Compiled HTML Help files, MDI applications, Application deployment, Applications that create controls at run time, Mouse capture, Setup programs, Status bars, Toolbars, and much more. It's all here in a compact, easy-to-find format. Want to look it up fast, find the answer and an example? This is the book for you. Forgotten the syntax of the Select Case statement? Find it fast. Forgotten how to create a popup menu? Just look it up. Want to create HTML help? It's right here. Forgotten how to give a class a Get/Let property? No problem. Through special formatting and by taking out the longer listings, we were able to pack much more into this book than any similar one. Written for people with some Visual Basic experience, this is the book you'll want next to your computer at all times, ready to grab!