Visual Basic 5 Interactive Course

by Harrington, John; Spenik, Mark; Brumbaugh, Heidi; Diamond, Cliff

• ISBN13: 9781571690777
• ISBN10: 1571690778
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-03-01
• Publisher: Waite Group Pr

Summary

"Visual Basic 5 Interactive Course" is a Web-based learning center that provides an in-depth introduction to this remarkable tool, from the overview of the redesigned interface to the discussion of creating ActiveX controls to the explanation of the new MSCOMM control Add your Internet connection to the mix and you've got free access to the eZone where you'll find additional resources, including expert help from personal mentors, interactive quizzes for immediate feedback, and dedicated discussion groups.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xxii
Chapter 1 What's All That Stuff on My Screen?	1	(30)
Chapter 2 Object-Oriented Programming	31	(44)
Chapter 3 Variables, Constants, and Associated Functions	75	(78)
Chapter 4 Subroutines, Functions, and the Visual Basic 5 Language	153	(66)
Chapter 5 Controls	219	(54)
Chapter 6 Forms, Menus, and MDI Forms	273	(54)
Chapter 7 Classes	327	(48)
Chapter 8 Discovering the CommonDialog and Windows 95 Controls	375	(78)
Chapter 9 Printing	453	(46)
Chapter 10 Error Handling and Debugging	499	(38)
Chapter 11 Graphics	537	(60)
Chapter 12 Files	597	(64)
Chapter 13 Data Access	661	(78)
Chapter 14 Advanced Features	739	(48)
Chapter 15 Interfacing with Excel and Other Programs	787	(50)
Chapter 16 Roll Your Own: Creating Your Own ActiveX Controls	837	(50)
Chapter 17 Register Your Programs: Using the Windows Registry	887	(32)
Chapter 18 Visual Basic 5 Communications	919	(82)
Appendix A Quiz Answers	1001	(14)
Appendix B Internet Explorer 3.0: A Field Guide	1015	(12)
Index	1027