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Performing date comparisons in VB6

August 23, 2005 8:49am PDT

Performing date comparisons in VB6 article root But, what about international settings? Does this tip work with D/M/Y formats? I mean, #6/7/2005# is June 7, but in Mexico is July 6. There in...

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VB6 Tip: Give users more options by generating an auto-OK dialog box

November 12, 2004 4:26pm PST

Using this timed-response technique, you can give your users the option of changing program defaults or letting the program run with the established defaults.

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VB6 Tip: Deleting files to the Recycle Bin from within a VB6 application

November 5, 2004 8:02am PST

In Visual Basic 6, with the right API function, you can delete a file to the Windows Recycle Bin, where it can be restored later if necessary.

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VB6 Tip: Changing text alignment for forms and picture boxes

October 22, 2004 7:03am PDT

Change the displayed alignment of text on a form or picture box in Visual Basic 6 with a Windows API call.

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How the ComboBox's Style property works in VB6

September 22, 2004 1:44pm PDT

Not all drop-down boxes are the same. This Visual Basic 6.0 tip shows you how to use the ComboBox Style property to enhance the interface of your application.

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VB6 Tip: Selecting all text when a Text Box gets the focus

December 10, 2004 8:02am PST

In many applications, especially forms, it is often desirable to have all of a control's text selected when it receives focus. This Visual Basic tip shows you how that is accomplished.

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VB6 Tip: Best practices requires that you ensure all forms unload

January 14, 2005 8:00am PST

Writing proper code requires that when a VB program ends, all of its forms will be unloaded and removed from memory.

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Simplify your VB6 coding with control arrays

September 29, 2004 2:52pm PDT

This tip can simplify your VB6 programming with a control array that permits two or more controls of the same type to have the same name and same event procedures, but retain their own separate...

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VB6 Tip: Making the most of user defined types (UDT)

December 17, 2004 8:02am PST

A user defined type (UDT) is a Visual Basic technique for defining a data type that exactly meets the needs of your program.

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VB6 Tip: Adding controls to a form at runtime to increase flexibility

November 19, 2004 8:05am PST

Adding controls to a form at runtime can give your VB6 program the flexibility to react to changing data and circumstances.

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Play WAV files from a VB program to improve user interaction

October 29, 2004 7:01am PDT

Signal application events for users using Microsoft Windows Multimedia functions from a Visual Basic 6 program.

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VB6 Tip: Create global properties to gain control over data storage

December 3, 2004 8:01am PST

Learn how to create global properties that aren't associated with any particular object but are available throughout the entire application.

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VB6 Tip: Understanding the importance of ByVal and ByRef keywords

January 7, 2005 8:00am PST

Defining whether procedures are passed by reference or value is an essential part of almost every VB program.

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Why you should be careful combining VB6 comparison operators

December 8, 2005 7:48pm PST

You may run into trouble when you include two or more VB6 comparisons in a conditional statement. Discover how you can avoid potential problems before they crop up.

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Enumerate your CD-ROM drives

August 4, 2005 4:13pm PDT

If you are writing a Visual Basic program that makes use of the CD drive, it is usually a good idea to check to see what is actually available. This Visual Basic tip shows you how to get a list of...

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Prevent bugs by filtering input in VB6

June 16, 2005 7:00am PDT

Once you discover a program contains a bug, it can take up hours, or even days, of your valuable time to determine what's causing the problem. Take preventive measures by filtering input, such as...

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Display the Windows Search dialog box from a VB program

July 21, 2005 3:25pm PDT

The Windows Search dialog box is great for finding a variety of items including files, computers, and documents. Learn how you can display this dialog box while running a VB program.

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Implement a MouseExit event for VB6 controls

July 14, 2005 4:06pm PDT

The MouseMove event lets you detect when a mouse enters a VB6 control; however, Visual Basic doesn't have a built-in event that allows you to determine when a mouse exits a control. This tip...

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Making the case for continued support of Visual Basic 6.0

April 28, 2005 7:46pm PDT

Microsoft's decision to end mainstream support for Visual Basic 6.0 spurred a group of developers to create an online petition that urges Microsoft to continue developing older versions of VB....

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Determine if a credit card number is valid using VB6

August 11, 2005 2:20pm PDT

If you support a Web site that accepts online payments, the first step in any process that accepts credit card numbers should be verifying the number. This tip shows how to do this using VB6.

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