Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: RELOADED, Second Edition

by Zak, Diane

• ISBN13: 9781418836238
• ISBN10: 1418836230
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-17
• Publisher: Course Technology

Summary

Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: RELOADED, Second Edition leverages the powerful pedagogy of the first edition, but takes it to the next level with Visual Basic 2005. The highly visual four-color interior clearly illustrates topics and features such as Tips and How To boxes. Added to the end of every chapter is an exciting tutorial in which students create and program a game. Complete programming examples have been updated at the end of each chapter, allowing students to see the concepts they have learned and how they are applied. The new Self-Check Question and Answer sections allow students to determine whether they understand the topics. Quick Reviews and Key Terms, as well as a Glossary at the end of the book, provide easy reference for important concepts and terms.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Read This Before You Begin	xviii
An Introduction to Visual Basic 2005	1	(70)
Programmers	2	(1)
A Brief History of Programming Languages	2	(2)
Machine Languages	3	(1)
Assembly Languages	3	(1)
High-Level Languages	3	(1)
OOP Terminology	4	(2)
Visual Studio 2005	6	(4)
The Common Language Runtime	7	(1)
Solutions, Projects, and Files	7	(1)
Starting Microsoft Visual Studio 2005	8	(2)
Creating a Visual Basic 2005 Windows-Based Application	10	(2)
Managing the Windows in the IDE	11	(1)
The Windows Form Designer Window	12	(1)
The Solution Explorer Window	13	(2)
The Properties Window	15	(4)
Properties of a Windows Form Object	16	(3)
The Toolbox Window	19	(5)
The Label Tool	21	(1)
The Button Tool	22	(2)
The Code Editor Window	24	(3)
The Me.Close Method	26	(1)
Saving a Solution	27	(1)
Starting and Ending an Application	27	(3)
Using an Assignment Statement	30	(1)
Printing Your Code	31	(1)
Closing the Current Solution	32	(1)
Opening an Existing Solution	32	(1)
Programming Tutorial: Creating a Visual Basic 2005 Application	33	(23)
Starting Visual Studio .NET	33	(1)
Creating a Visual Basic 2005 Windows-based Application	34	(1)
Managing the Windows in the IDE	35	(1)
Using the Toolbox Window to Add Objects to a Form	36	(4)
Using the Properties Window to Change an Object's Properties	40	(3)
Using the Format Menu	43	(1)
Displaying an Image in a Picture Box Control	44	(2)
Starting and Ending an Application	46	(3)
Writing Visual Basic 2005 Code	49	(4)
Closing the Current Solution	53	(1)
Opening an Existing Solution	53	(1)
Printing Your Code	53	(1)
Syntax Errors in Code	54	(2)
Exiting Visual Studio .NET	56	(1)
Programming Example: State Capitals	56	(2)
User Interface	56	(2)
Code	58	(1)
Quick Review	58	(2)
Key Terms	60	(3)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	63	(1)
Review Questions	64	(3)
Review Exercises - Short Answer	67	(1)
Computer Exercises	67	(2)
Case Projects	69	(2)
Castle's Ice Cream Parlor	69	(1)
Allen School District	69	(1)
Elvira Learning Center	69	(1)
Mary Golds Flower Shop	70	(1)
Creating a User Interface	71	(56)
Planning an Application	72	(1)
Skate-Away Sales	72	(6)
Identifying the Application's Tasks	72	(2)
Identifying the Objects	74	(3)
Identifying the Events	77	(1)
Designing the User Interface	78	(8)
Arranging the Controls	81	(3)
Including Graphics in the User Interface	84	(1)
Including Different Fonts in the User Interface	85	(1)
Including Color in the User Interface	85	(1)
Assigning Access Keys	86	(1)
Setting the TabIndex Property	87	(3)
Designating Default and Cancel Buttons	90	(1)
Including Splash Screens and Dialog Boxes in an Application	91	(2)
The Timer Tool	93	(2)
Programming Tutorial: Creating the Color Game Application	95	(16)
Completing the MainForm's Interface	96	(4)
Coding the MainForm	100	(1)
Coding the Color Buttons' Click Event Procedures	101	(1)
Coding the Clear Colors Button's Click Event Procedure	102	(1)
Adding the DialogForm to the Color Game Project	102	(2)
Coding the DialogForm and the Options Button	104	(2)
Adding the SplashScreenForm to the Color Game Project	106	(1)
Completing the Color Game Application	107	(4)
Programming Example: Moonbucks Coffee	111	(4)
TOE Chart	112	(1)
User Interface	112	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	113	(1)
Tab Order	114	(1)
Code	115	(1)
Quick Review	115	(2)
Key Terms	117	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	118	(1)
Review Questions	119	(2)
Review Exercises - Short Answer	121	(1)
Computer Exercises	122	(2)
Case Projects	124	(3)
Crispies Bagels and Bites	124	(1)
Perry Primary School	124	(1)
Jasper Health Foods	125	(1)
Sophia's Italian Deli	125	(2)
Variables, Constants, Methods, and Calculations	127	(68)
Variables	128	(3)
Selecting a Data Type for a Variable	128	(2)
Selecting a Name for a Variable	130	(1)
Declaring A Variable	131	(1)
Assigning Data to an Existing Variable	132	(9)
Using the TryParse Method	134	(6)
Using the Convert Class	140	(1)
Writing Arithmetic Expressions	141	(3)
The Scope and Lifetime of a Variable	144	(4)
Static Variables	148	(2)
Named Constants	150	(2)
Option Explicit and Option Strict	152	(2)
Coding the Skate-Away Sales Application	154	(4)
Using Pseudocode to Plan a Procedure	155	(1)
Using a Flowchart to Plan a Procedure	156	(2)
Coding the Clearbutton's Click Event Procedure	158	(3)
Clearing the Contents of a Control's Text Property	159	(1)
Setting the Focus	160	(1)
Coding The Calcbutton's Click Event Procedure	161	(3)
Testing and Debugging the Application	164	(2)
Formatting Numeric Output	166	(4)
Programming Tutorial: Creating the Change Game Application	170	(7)
Completing the Change Game Application	171	(1)
Coding the clearButton's Click Event Procedure	172	(1)
Coding the calcButton's Click Event Procedure	173	(4)
Programming Example: Currency Calculator	177	(4)
TOE Chart	178	(1)
User Interface	178	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	179	(1)
Tab Order	180	(1)
Pseudocode	180	(1)
Code	180	(1)
Quick Review	181	(2)
Key Terms	183	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	184	(2)
Review Questions	186	(2)
Review Exercises - Short Answer	188	(1)
Computer Exercises	189	(4)
Case Projects	193	(2)
Willow Pools	193	(1)
Builder's Inc	193	(1)
Tile Limited	193	(1)
Quick Loans	193	(2)
Making Decisions in a Program	195	(74)
The Selection Structure	196	(1)
Writing Pseudocode for the If and If/Else Selection Structures	197	(1)
Flowcharting the If and If/Else Selection Structures	198	(1)
Coding the If and If/Else Selection Structures	199	(1)
Comparison Operators	200	(9)
Using Comparison Operators -- Swapping Numeric Values	202	(4)
Using Comparison Operators -- Example 2	206	(3)
Using the ToUpper and ToLower Methods	209	(2)
Logical Operators	211	(6)
Using the Truth Tables	214	(2)
Using Logical Operators in an If...Then...Else Statement	216	(1)
The String.IsNullOrempty Method	217	(1)
Modifying the Skate-Away Sales Application	218	(3)
The MessageBox.Show Method	221	(5)
Nested Selection Structures	226	(5)
The If/Elself/Else Selection Structure	231	(2)
The Case Selection Structure	233	(4)
Using To and Is in an ExpressionList	235	(2)
Generating Random Integers	237	(2)
Programming Tutorial: Creating the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game Application	239	(1)
Creating the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game Interface	240	(12)
Coding the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game Application	242	(6)
Programming Example: Fat Calculator Application	248	(1)
TOE Chart	249	(1)
User Interface	249	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	249	(1)
Tab Order	250	(1)
Pseudocode	250	(1)
Code	251	(1)
Quick Review	252	(1)
Key Terms	253	(2)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	255	(1)
Review Questions	256	(3)
Review Exercises - Short Answer	259	(4)
Computer Exercises	263	(5)
Case Projects	268	(1)
Allenton Water Department	268	(1)
Professor Juarez	268	(1)
Barren Community Center	268	(1)
Willow Health Club	268	(1)
Repeating Program Instructions	269	(80)
The Repetition Structure	270	(1)
The For...Next Statement	270	(4)
The Financial.Pmt Method	274	(7)
The Monthly Payment Calculator Application	277	(1)
Selecting the Existing Text in a Text Box	278	(2)
Coding a Control's TextChanged Event Procedure	280	(1)
Using a List Box in an Interface	281	(6)
Adding Items to a List Box	282	(2)
The SelectedItem and SelectedIndex Properties	284	(2)
The SelectedValueChanged and SelectedIndexChanged Events	286	(1)
Modifying the Monthly Payment Calculator Application	287	(3)
Using a Combo Box in an Interface	290	(4)
The Do...Loop Statement	294	(6)
Using Counters and Accumulators	300	(2)
The InputBox Function	300	(2)
The Sales Express Application	302	(5)
Programming Tutorial: Creating the Car Race Game Application	307	(19)
Completing the Car Race Game Interface	308	(4)
Coding the Car Race Game Application	312	(1)
Moving a Control While an Application Is Running	313	(2)
Coding the raceTimer's Tick Event Procedure	315	(11)
Programming Example: Grade Calculator	326	(4)
TOE Chart	326	(1)
User Interface	327	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	327	(1)
Tab Order	328	(1)
Pseudocode	328	(1)
Code	329	(1)
Quick Review	330	(2)
Key Terms	332	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	333	(2)
Review Questions	335	(3)
Review Exercises - Short Answer	338	(2)
Computer Exercises	340	(7)
Case Projects	347	(2)
Sonheim Manufacturing Company	347	(1)
Random Numbers Game	348	(1)
Edmonton Bank	348	(1)
Powder Skating Rink	348	(1)
String Manipulation and More Controls	349	(82)
Manipulating Strings in Visual Basic	350	(1)
Determining the Number of Characters Contained in a String	350	(2)
Removing Characters from a String	352	(6)
The Remove Method	356	(2)
Replacing Characters in a String	358	(6)
The Mid Statement	361	(3)
Inserting Characters In a String	364	(6)
The Insert Method	368	(2)
Search a String for One or More Characters	370	(12)
The Contains Method	375	(3)
The IndexOf Method	378	(4)
Accessing Characters Contained in a String	382	(3)
Comparing Strings	385	(8)
The Like Operator	388	(5)
More Controls	393	(6)
Using Radio Buttons	393	(3)
Using Check Boxes	396	(3)
Programming Tutorial: Hangman Game	399	(11)
TOE Chart	400	(1)
Coding the Hangman Game	400	(10)
Programming Example: Glasgow Health Club Dues Calculator Application	410	(7)
TOE Chart	411	(1)
User Interface	411	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	412	(1)
Tab Order	413	(1)
Pseudocode	414	(1)
Code	414	(3)
Quick Review	417	(1)
Key Terms	418	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	419	(1)
Review Questions	420	(3)
Review Exercises -- Short Answer	423	(1)
Computer Exercises	424	(5)
Case Projects	429	(2)
Georgetown Credit	429	(1)
Jacobson Finance	430	(1)
BobCat Motors	430	(1)
Delta Primary School	430	(1)
Sub and Function Procedures	431	(64)
Procedures	432	(1)
Sub Procedures	432	(6)
The Gadis Antiques Application	434	(4)
Including Parameters in an Independent Sub Procedure	438	(1)
Passing Variables	438	(10)
Passing Variables by Value	439	(5)
Passing Variables by Reference	444	(4)
Associating a Procedure with Different Objects and Events	448	(3)
Function Procedures	451	(4)
The Pine Lodge Application	452	(3)
Programming Tutorial: Concentration Game Application	455	(21)
TOE Chart	456	(1)
Coding the Concentration Game Application	457	(7)
Converting Object Variables	464	(3)
Completing the Concentration Game Application	467	(9)
Programming Example: Rainfall Application	476	(4)
TOE Chart	476	(1)
User Interface	476	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	477	(1)
Tab Order	478	(1)
Pseudocode	478	(1)
Code	479	(1)
Quick Review	480	(1)
Key Terms	481	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	482	(1)
Review Questions	483	(3)
Review Exercises - Short Answer	486	(2)
Computer Exercises	488	(4)
Case Projects	492	(3)
Car Shoppers Inc.	492	(1)
Wallpaper Warehouse	492	(1)
Cable Direct	493	(1)
Harvey Industries	493	(2)
Arrays	495	(56)
Using Arrays	496	(1)
One-Dimensional Arrays	496	(2)
Storing Data in a One-Dimensional Array	498	(1)
Manipulating One-Dimensional Arrays	499	(17)
Displaying the Contents of a One-Dimensional Array	500	(2)
The For Each...Next Statement	502	(1)
Using the Subscript to Access an Element in a One-Dimensional Array	503	(2)
Searching a One-Dimensional Array	505	(2)
Calculating the Average Amount Stored in a One-Dimensional Numeric Array	507	(2)
Determining the Highest Value Stored in a One-Dimensional Array	509	(2)
Updating the Values Stored in a One-Dimensional Array	511	(2)
Sorting the Data Stored in a One-Dimensional Array	513	(3)
Parallel One-Dimensional Arrays	516	(3)
Two-Dimensional Arrays	519	(6)
Storing Data in a Two-Dimensional Array	521	(1)
Searching a Two-Dimensional Array	522	(3)
Programming Tutorial: Lottery Game Application	525	(5)
TOE Chart	525	(1)
Coding the Lottery Game Application	525	(5)
Programming Example: Perrytown Gift Shop Application	530	(6)
TOE Chart	531	(1)
User Interface	531	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	532	(1)
Tab Order	533	(1)
Pseudocode	533	(1)
Code	534	(2)
Quick Review	536	(1)
Key Terms	536	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	537	(1)
Review Questions	538	(4)
Review Exercises - Short Answer	542	(1)
Computer Exercises	543	(6)
Case Projects	549	(2)
JM Sales	549	(1)
Waterglen Horse Farms	549	(1)
Conway Enterprises	550	(1)
Tic-Tac-Toe	550	(1)
Structures and Sequential Access files	551	(46)
Structures	552	(10)
Using a Structure to Declare a Variable	553	(1)
Passing a Structure Variable to a Procedure	554	(5)
Creating an Array of Structure Variables	559	(3)
File Types	562	(1)
Sequential Access Files	562	(1)
Writing Information to a Sequential Access File	563	(4)
Aligning Columns of Information in a Sequential Access File	566	(1)
Reading Information from a Sequential Access File	567	(3)
Determining Whether a File Exists	568	(2)
The FormClosing Event	570	(1)
The Friends Application	571	(4)
Programming Tutorial: Modified Car Race Game Application	575	(6)
Modifying the Car Race Game Application	576	(5)
Programming Example: Glovers Application	581	(5)
TOE Chart	582	(1)
User Interface	582	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	582	(1)
Tab Order	583	(1)
Pseudocode	583	(1)
Code	584	(2)
Quick Review	586	(1)
Key Terms	586	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	587	(1)
Review Questions	588	(2)
Review Exercises - Short Answer	590	(2)
Computer Exercises	592	(3)
Case Projects	595	(2)
Warren High School	595	(1)
WKRK-Radio	595	(1)
Shoe Circus	595	(1)
Revellos	595	(2)
Creating Classes and Objects	597	(60)
Classes and Objects	598	(1)
Defining a Class	598	(3)
Example 1---Using a Class That Contains Public Variables Only	601	(3)
Example 2---Using a Class That Contains a Private Variable, a Property Procedure, and Two Methods	604	(8)
Constructors	608	(1)
Methods Other Than Constructors	609	(3)
Example 3---Using a Class That Contains Two Constructors	612	(5)
Example 4---Using a Class That Contains Overloaded Methods	617	(5)
Example 5---Using a Base Class and a Derived Class	622	(4)
Programming Tutorial: Card Game	626	(12)
TOE Chart	627	(1)
Coding the Card Game Application	627	(11)
Programming Example: Kessler Landscaping Application	638	(4)
TOE Chart	639	(1)
User Interface	639	(1)
Pseudocode	639	(1)
Code (MyRectangle.vb file)	640	(1)
Code (Main Form.vb file)	641	(1)
Quick Review	642	(1)
Key Terms	643	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	644	(1)
Review Questions	645	(2)
Review Exercises -- Short Answer	647	(2)
Computer Exercises	649	(5)
Case Projects	654	(3)
Glasgow Health Club	654	(1)
Franklin Calendars	655	(1)
Bingo Game	655	(1)
Pennington Book Store	655	(2)
Using ADO.NET 2.0	657	(50)
Database Terminology	658	(2)
ADO.NET 2.0	660	(1)
Connecting a Database to an Application	661	(3)
Previewing the Data Contained in a Dataset	662	(2)
Binding the Objects in a Dataset	664	(8)
Having the Computer Create a Bound Control	664	(6)
Binding to an Existing Control	670	(2)
Accessing the Records in a Dataset	672	(2)
Dataset Designer	674	(10)
Creating a New Query	678	(2)
Using the Query Builder Dialog Box	680	(1)
Allowing the User to Run a Query	681	(3)
Programming Tutorial: Trivia Game Application	684	(10)
TOE Chart	685	(1)
Coding the Trivia Game Application	685	(9)
Programming Example: Cartwright Industries Application	694	(3)
TOE Chart	695	(1)
User Interface (drag the table to the form)	695	(1)
Objects, Properties, and Settings	696	(1)
Code	696	(1)
Quick Review	697	(1)
Key Terms	698	(1)
Self-Check Questions and Answers	699	(1)
Review Questions	700	(2)
Review Exercises -- Short Answer	702	(1)
Computer Exercises	703	(2)
Case Projects	705	(2)
Addison Playhouse	705	(1)
College Courses	705	(1)
Sports Action	705	(1)
The Fiction Bookstore	706	(1)
Appendix A How To Boxes	707	(4)
Appendix B GUI Design Rules	711	(4)
Appendix C Visual Basic Type Conversion Functions	715	(2)
Appendix D Creating a SQL Server Database	717	(6)
Glossary	723	(10)
Index	733