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Visual Basic 6 For Dummies - by Wallace Wang (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Create your own custom Visual Basic programs fast for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT!
- About the Author: Wallace Wang, a columnist for Boardwatch, has written more than a dozen computer books, including More Visual Basic For Windows For Dummies and Beginning Programming For Dummies.
- 512 Pages
- Computers + Internet, Programming Languages
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About the Book
Wang cuts through the intimidating jargon to create Windows applications with Visual Basic right away. The CD-ROM contains author-created sample programs and code, as well as third-party demonstration and freeware tools. 150 illustrations.Book Synopsis
Create your own custom Visual Basic programs fast for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT!
If you want to develop business applications for Windows, then Microsoft's Visual Basic 6 programming environment is for you. With its powerful and friendly object-oriented interface, Visual Basic 6 is the ideal tool for creating easy-to-use and attractive interfaces of your own. Whether you want to build original programs from the ground up or take advantage of existing wizards, Visual Basic 6 For Dummies will help you design and debug your work - and accomplish all your goals!
- Covers using Visual Basic 6 with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT
- Walks you through the ins and outs of object-oriented programming in Visual Basic and using the Visual Basic toolset
- Shows you how to make use of menus and submenus, write subprograms that everyone can share, save and retrieve information in databases, integrate ActiveX controls into your applications, and build attractive user interfaces with buttons, boxes, and scroll bars
From the fundamentals of writing BASIC code to the thrill of distributing your very own custom applications, Visual Basic 6 For Dummies brings a fresh perspective to programming in Visual Basic 6 that everyone can understand.
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CD-ROM packed with source code and bonus demos!All the tools you need to create good-looking user-friendly interfaces
Your first aid kit for getting the most out of Visual Basic 6 If you want to develop business applications for Windows, then Microsoft's Visual Basic 6 is the programming environment for you. Whether you choose to build your programs from scratch or use helpful wizards, this friendly guide leads the way. Handy tips help you design and debug your work so you can accomplish your goals -- fast! all this on the bonus CD-ROM Trial versions of Crescent Internet ToolPak 4.1, InstallShield Express 2.02, and VBAssist 5.0 Demos of VSFLEX, VSREPORTS, VSDOCX, VSDATA, and other products from VideoSoft. 486 PC running Windows 95 or later or Windows NT 4 or later. See the CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements.
Discover how to: Write BASIC code with ease Create menus and dialog boxes Add and remove ActiveX controls Manage your data Run, print, and debug your programs
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About the Author
Wallace Wang, a columnist for Boardwatch, has written more than a dozen computer books, including More Visual Basic For Windows For Dummies and Beginning Programming For Dummies.