RichTextBox Position

How to make the RTB caret follow the cursor. Shows the current row and column below the cursor.  Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170813-112215-RTBPOS.ZIP 8/13/2017 11:22:15 AM 2234

Simple MS Access Database Demo with VB6

This is a very simple program using VB and MSAccess. This code will allow you to Add, Edit, Delete, and Search entries in the database. The original project file was hosted on another site, but included references to an OCX control that was no longer available. The author had good intentions, and had hosted it on his personal… Read More »

Working with Regions in VB6

How to work with regions. Create complex shapes and detect mouse movements and clicks within them.  Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170813-111708-REGIONS.ZIP 8/13/2017 11:17:08 AM 3636

New Media Puzzler

This solved a specific New Media Magazine Puzzler. Scans a bitmap of folder icons and follows certain puzzler rules to pick the correct path. Looks like the puzzler rules are no longer available on that website. They were something like this: Given a graphic of some folders, determine the order in which the folders would be selected left… Read More »

Print Form

A better way to print a form than the PrintForm method. Can also print a screen image and/or save it to disk. Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170813-111349-PRNTFORM.ZIP 8/13/2017 11:13:49 AM 1962

PopHwnd

How to retrieve the handle of a popup menu. This sample uses a derivative of the technique created for the Windows Styles article in Visual Basic Programmer’s Journal. Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170813-110100-POPHWND.ZIP 8/13/2017 11:01:00 AM 2505

Plugins for VB6 Programs

How to create “plug-in” support for your programs. Uses the VB6 CallByName statement to demonstrate how to create custom interface support for your programs. Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170813-105928-PLUGINS.ZIP 8/13/2017 10:59:28 AM 4227