Visual Basic 6
Description
This series provides an in-depth look at Visual Basic 6.0. Introductory topics covered include the Visual Basic programming process, development environment, and program structure, and creating controls and setting properties. Creating controls and coding are covered in detail, including a discussion of datatypes, literals, variables, and storing and calculating data. Coding tools and other supplied tools such as subroutines, arguments, and various functions are explored, and manipulation of data files and printing from an application is discussed. Advanced topics covered in this series including tuning your program with additional Visual Basic tools, and preparing a Visual Basic program for…Frequently asked questions
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Syllabus
PROGRAMMING BASICSProvides 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.
- Programming with Visual Basic
- Using the Development Environment
- Introduction to Programs
- Looking at Programs
- Creating Your First Application
- Creating Controls
- Setting Properties
- Creating a Project From Scratch
CONTROLS AND CODING
Explains how to use common controls and simple code to create applications in Visual Basic.
- Labels, Text Boxes and Buttons
- Coding Basics
- Storing and Calculating Data
CODING THE DETAILS
Examines some of Visual Basic's coding tools for building applications.
- Built-in Functions
- Message and Input Boxes
- Remarks
- Comparisons
- The If Statement
- Working with Comparisons
- Do Loops
- The For Loop
LISTS AND MORE CONTROLS
Explains how to add many of the finishing touches and extra controls and arrays for users interested in using Visual Basic to create applications.
- Building an Interest Calculator Application
- Creating the Rest of the Application
- Putting on the Finishing Touches
- List and Combo Boxes
- Data Arrays
- Option Buttons
- Check Boxes, Scroll Bars, and Timers
USING SUPPLIED TOOLS
Explains how to use some of the built-in tools in Visual Basic to improve and expand applications.
- Calling Procedures
- Coding Subroutines and Functions
- Coding Arguments
- Built-In Functions
- Data and Formatting Functions
- The Common Dialog Box
DATA FILES AND PRINTING
Introduces students to interacting with data files and printing information from their applications.
- Managing Files
- Reading and Writing Data
- Database Processing
- Creating a Database Application
- Printing from an Application
PROGRAM TUNING
Explains how to add to an application some of the additional tools that Visual Basic offers.
- Creating Menus
- Filling in the Menus
- Images and Pictures
- Creating an Animated Application
- Toolbars
- Line and Shape Controls
DELIVERING THE PROGRAM
Explains how to prepare a Visual Basic program for distribution.
- Debugging
- Stepping through Code
- Debugging with the Watch and Immediate Windows
- Installing Applications
Qualifications
Qualification: Printable Transcript
On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Options
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Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.
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