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Synopsis
Visual Basic 6: Programming Basics provides the user with a foundation for using Visual Basic 6 software. In this course the user creates an application using the VB Application Wizard, and then develops a simple application from scratch.

Audience
This course is for anyone who wants to start learning how to use Visual Basic 6.

Time
4 hours

Product Code: V6BC01
After completing Visual Basic 6: Programming Basics, the user should be able to:
 
Describe the Visual Basic programming process
Use the Visual Basic development environment
Explain the basic program structure
Create controls
Set properties
Create an application

Programming with Visual Basic
 
What is Visual Basic?
The VB program development cycle

Using the Development Environment
 
Using the menu bar and toolbar
Using the Form window
Supplying Controls with the toolbox
Using the Properties window
The Project Explorer window
Placing forms with the Layout window
Using the Help! feature

Introduction to Programs
 
Opening a sample project
Running applications
Viewing objects
Naming objects

Looking at Programs
 
Event-driven programs
Looking at code
Control events
Event procedures
Properties and event procedures

Creating Your First Application
 
Generating an application
Using the VB Application Wizard
Looking at the generated program

Creating Controls
 
Creating new applications
Providing the interface with controls

Setting Properties
 
Control properties
Changing properties

Creating a Project From Scratch
 
Creating a simple application
Saving the new application

This course is distributed with:
 
Exercises, with sample files, that allow users to practice in Visual Basic
A file containing the text of the exercises
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the Visual Basic product
A Visual Basic glossary


 

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