Tutorials & Articles
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A Checksum Algorithm
by Joseph M. NewcomerHistorically, checksums have been used to increase data transmission reliability, whether from a serial line or network, tape drive, or disk drive, among the many data sources that require reliability checking. However, checksums have other uses, such as in dialog box change-state maintenance, docum
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SQL Server Locks
by Michael BalloniSQL Server Lock Contention Tamed: The Joys Of NOLOCK and ROWLOCK
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String Concatenation Component
by Michael BalloniAn efficient string concatenation component to replace VBScript's poor performance.
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Using Optional Parameters in VBScript
by Michael BalloniA nifty way to use optional parameters in VBScript, getting around the lack of an 'Optional' keyword.
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Implementing a template based website
by James CrowleyHow to implement your own template based web site using php
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Uploading Files with ASP
by James CrowleyWe take you through the steps of writing the ASP and VB component code needed to upload files with Active Server Pages
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Speech Recognition
by John T YungHow to build your first speech recognition program in VB!
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TreeView Control
by James CrowleyEver wanted to create a 'tree' in your application, like in explorer? This tutorial shows you how to use the TreeView control to do just that!
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Package & Deployment Wizard
by James CrowleyLearn how to create setup programs for your VB apps, with this free tool included with VB
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VB 6 Tutorial
by James CrowleyCompletely new to Visual Basic? Overwhelmed with the confusing instructions? Read this tutorial and get a head start - learn what VB is, what you can do with it, how much it costs, and how to get star
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Printing in VB
by James CrowleyLearn how to print graphics, text and RTF in Visual Basic, as well as printer & graphics options
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Number Functions
by James CrowleyHow to use number functions in VB
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Simulating User Actions
by James CrowleyHow to simulate user actions by sending keys, moving the mouse, clicking a button etc. Veryuseful for providing interactive program tutorials.
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String Functions
by James CrowleyHow to use the various string functions available (converting, finding, replacing etc).
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Combo Box
by James CrowleyHow to use the ComboBox control.
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Data Control
by James CrowleyHow to use the Data Control to add database functionality to your program.
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Forms
by James CrowleyThis tutorial explains all you need to know about customizing forms in VB.
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Label Control
by James CrowleyHow to use the label control.
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ListView Control
by James CrowleyAn extensive tutorial on using the ListView control, covering items, icons, headers, background images and more.
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PictureBox Control
by James CrowleyHow to use the picturebox control to display/load images, and act as a container.