Category Archives: Microsoft

Multi-Search Engine Application

This application will allow users to search 4 Search Engines at one time for the search criteria which they have entered in the Search String. This source uses Yahoo!, Lycos, Alta Vista, and Infoseek but the code can be easily adjusted to work for any engine. MSINET.OCX and Common Controls Required. Original Author: unknown Returns The code will return… Read More »

Disable ‘X’ on Forms (Including MDI Child Forms)

This is shorter way to disable the ‘X’ or close button on a form. It also works on MDI Child forms also which I have found most other code does not. Original Author: Mark Troutwine Inputs None. Assumptions Just copy and paste it as stated below! Returns None. Side Effects None. API Declarations ‘ Place this in a module:Public… Read More »

Game Trajectory, Fire / Shoot like you’ve dreamed

Have you ever wanted to create a game where the character or tank or whatever can shoot something, and instead of just drawing a straight line it took into acount gravity(or none) angle(direction)power/speed(velocity) then calculated it and created a curve upon which the object of your choice, like a sprite or shape or button, or character.. ANYTHING, followed… Read More »

AOL C-Chat (c-com)

This is a c-chat or c-com FOR aol ( America Online ) , whatever you call it..all you have to do is, type in the chat wahtever you want, and then it does it, like here is an example, .newmail ; this would open the new mail you have gotten for aol, THIS WILL HELP YOU!!! THIS IS… Read More »

EBrowseF.zip

Enhancing the SHBrowseForFolder API Function ============================================ Browse for a Folder using SHBrowseForFolder API function with a callback function BrowseCallbackProc. This Extends the functionality that was given in the MSDN Knowledge Base article Q179497 “HOWTO: Select a Directory Without the Common Dialog Control”.After reading the MSDN knowledge base article Q179378 “HOWTO: Browse for Folders from the Current Directory”, I… Read More »

ULTIMATE CD Function

This Code opens and closes the cd-rom drive at a given interval. This can be used for security purposes and just for laughs. (though cruel laughs they would be ) This code is great for beginners. It shows how to use a timer in a very simple way. Original Author: zOnE Inputs n/a Assumptions Needs two command buttons (optional… Read More »

SUPER FAST! Gradient Fills (Any Angle) (Updated)

(Updated – Even Faster Now) This class will fill any Form or PictureBox with a Gradient fill starting from Color1 and blending to Color2. Sure, I know you’ve seen that plenty of times, but this code allows you to select any angle 0?? to 359.99999?? and it does a perfect blend at all angles. Use any colors, even… Read More »

Icon Extractor

This code extracts icons from Dll’s and Exe’s.The code is so simple any VB newbie should be able to understand it. Original Author: unknown Attachments File Uploaded Size CODE_UPLOAD34962192000.zip 9/3/2020 3:45:00 PM 2915

Floating Menus

Gives you application the Windows 95 look of a floating menu. Right click any where on the form and the menu will appear. Original Author: Iain West Assumptions Knowlege of the menu control would be advantages. Attachments File Uploaded Size CODE_UPLOAD35072202000.zip 9/3/2020 3:45:00 PM 1901

How to Get… Updated Wed 28 Aug

(For Newbies wanting to find out the following). Information on what you find in BJ’s How to Get… (BJ’s How to Get… Readme.txt can be found in BJ’s How to Get Directory) The Directory you can find them in00: How to Get All – (BJ’s How to Get)*01: How to make a Basic Calendar. – (BJ’s Basic Calendar)*02:… Read More »