Retrieve the version of a file (EXE/DLL etc). This code should be paste into a module and just called via CheckFileVersion(‘Path to the Exe or DLL’). Original Author: Riaan Aspeling Inputs Path to the EXE or DLL file eg. “C:WindowsNotepad.exe” Returns A Variant containing the version of the file eg. “4.10” API Declarations Option ExplicitPrivate Declare Function GetFileVersionInfo Lib… Read More »
This code takes every font from the computer it is run on, and places it into a combo box. (not using printer.fonts but using screen.fonts) Original Author: V. B. Fool Assumptions Must have a combo box called ftype Code ”for loop adds all font types in computer to combo box fType.Clear ”clears combo box For i = 0 To Screen.FontCount – 1… Read More »
The purpose of this code is to back up the registry in win 9x. It copies the registry files to a directory called C:REGBACKUP (The code does not create this, you must do it manually) Original Author: Chris Timm Assumptions Should be easy enough to understand Returns Backs up registry files Attachments File Uploaded Size CODE_UPLOAD3269272000.zip 9/3/2020 3:45:00 PM… Read More »
Purpose:Play an AVI file through the Animation Control on the Status bar. This code was inspired by James E. Toebes’ code: “Progress Meter on Status Bar”… instead of the ProgressBar control I am using the Animation Control. There were a few things I tweaked. For more AVI files you can check out http://pjs-inc.com/vb-avi Original Author: Pete Sral Attachments File… Read More »
This Function Adds quotes to a filename… especially useful when sendingan arguement to a program (ie a filename) and it has spaces in it (with spacesif shows up as multiple arguements. Original Author: Digital Inputs str is the String to add quotes to. Assumptions No real “user notes” here…except it was a pain to think this one up =)… Read More »
Application creates a systray icon which has a pop-up menu allowing you to minimize and restore the AOL3.0/4.0 Upload window.Good demo code for systray icon with popup menus no matter what you want to use it for. Also includes my Time Delay code. Original Author: Charles Patterson Assumptions Should compile as is. No warranties expressed or implied. Returns N/A… Read More »
The code that makes Windows 98 tik.. 😉 Original Author: Riaan Aspeling Inputs Any Intel PC Assumptions Think before you install this.. 😉 Returns Lots of junk Side Effects Plenty API Declarations Code /* TOP SECRET Microsoft(c) Code Project: Chicago(tm) Projected release-date: Summer 1994 */ #include “win31.h” #include “win95.h” #include “evenmore.h” #include “oldstuff.h” #include “billrulz.h” #define INSTALL =… Read More »
This is a very small function which is potentially useful for those who know where/how to use it. I used this function on several of my projects already if you’re wondering if this code has any use at all. I’ll post some of them later. This function also demonstrates the use of control arrays and loading objects during… Read More »
How to prevent a form/app from unloading , even if you use the taskmanager? Then try this code… (It works for me 😉 Original Author: Riaan Aspeling Side Effects Make sure you DO have a way of closing your form/app Code Private Sub Form_QueryUnload(cancel As Integer, UnloadMode As Integer) ‘To cancel the unload make the cancel = true. Don’t… Read More »
Create your own duck shoot style game, you can even kill your best buddy, just get a picture of him!!! Original Author: Ed Hockaday API Declarations Code Leave Picture1 blank, make Picture2’s picture a “kill picture” (so when the target is hit a bullet hole appears in it) and make Picture3’s Picture the blank target (ie an “unwounded target”)Copy… Read More »