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Comparing Double vs. Single data types in VB6

December 1, 2005 9:26pm PST

VB6's two floating point types are called Single and Double. Learn what distinguishes Single from Double, and find out when you would be wise to use Double instead of Single in your programs.

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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: 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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Explore the various benefits of the Collection object in VB6

August 1, 2005 7:00am PDT

VB6 makes use of collections in many ways, such as keeping track of controls on a form and system printers. Learn how to create a Collection object, as well as how to use the Add method to add...

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Save time with VB6's Common Dialog control

August 2, 2005 7:00am PDT

VB6's Common Dialog control can save you a lot of programming time, as well as provide a standard Windows look to certain parts of your program. Learn how to use this control.

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Simplify programming with enumerations in VB6

August 2, 2005 7:00am PDT

VB6 lets you create enumerations, which are programmer-defined data types that can take on a set of constant values. Peter Aitken shows you how to create and use enumerations.

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Display a select folder dialog box in VB6

December 15, 2005 3:30pm PST

VB6's Microsoft Shell and Automation Component allows you to select a folder. Follow Peter Aitken's instructions in this tip to learn how to show a particular folder's dialog box.

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Implementing mouse-over effects on VB6 forms

March 31, 2005 5:32pm PST

Mouse-over effects can be an effective way to improve the visual appearance of your VB programs. Learn how to create mouse-over effects on your forms.

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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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Creating graphical command buttons in VB6

March 24, 2005 2:31pm PST

If you're looking for a way to use graphical buttons that use images instead of text to indicate their function, check out some of the Command Button control's built-in capabilities. This control...

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Use VB6's TypeOf keyword to work with controls

January 26, 2006 8:00am PST

Are you looking for a way to make a change to all the controls of a certain type on a VB6 form? Then find out why you should take advantage of the TypeOf keyword for these types of development tasks.

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How to omit or include optional arguments in VB6

August 25, 2005 3:56pm PDT

There may be times when you may want to define one or more optional arguments that can be included or omitted when a procedure is called. Read this VB6 tip to learn how you can do so with the...

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Learn about VB6's Currency data type

September 29, 2005 7:45pm PDT

Visual Basic 6's Currency data type is specifically designed to hold data that represents money amounts. Discover several advantages to using the Currency data type.

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Preserve procedure variables with Static in VB6

September 8, 2005 2:18pm PDT

In order to make a Visual Basic procedure remember the value of local variables between calls, try using the Static keyword. Peter Aitken demonstrates the benefits of using Static.

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Define VB6 procedure arguments with the ParamArray keyword

September 1, 2005 7:57pm PDT

In times when you don't know how many arguments will be passed to a procedure, you might want to think about using the ParamArray keyword. Learn how to use ParamArray in this VB6 tip.

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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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Utilize VB6's PaintPicture method to create special effects

May 26, 2005 7:00am PDT

If your development work could use a creative flair, you should consider utilizing VB6's PaintPicture method to create special effects with bitmap images. Peter Aitken offers pointers on using...

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Performing date comparisons in VB6

August 1, 2005 7:00am PDT

The representation of dates in VB6 makes it really easy to compare dates, yet some programmers still go to unnecessary lengths to perform a comparison. Peter Aitken demonstrates that it's a breeze...

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Working with project groups in VB6

July 27, 2005 7:00am PDT

There may be times when you need to work on more than one project at the same time because the projects are dependent on each other in some way. Learn the ins and outs of working with project...

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