Read large text files faster. Reads lines in text files about 30% faster then the TextStream class. Skips much faster. Original Author: Jonathan Orgel Inputs Multiple functions see documentation in code Assumptions Mail me at FastTextStream@kalonymous.com if you want me to send you a zip file with a demo/test project. This project allows you to compare timings withread, readline,… Read More »
A StreamCipher encryption similar to the first ‘Cipher’ but now it can encrypt any text or binary file. Original Author: John Cui Inputs PlainText(the text to be encrypted/decrypted), Secret(the password) Assumptions There is only one function to Encrypt/Decrypt the strings. It is to this point stable that you can encrypt the same string multiple times using different passwords every… Read More »
For those of you who want to add a touch of professionalism to your program, now you can create a file type in the Windows Registry database which will associate all files ending with your program’s file extension ( yourfile.xxx) to your program. You also specify an icon for your file type and a description. This example also… Read More »
This code creates a Microsoft Access MDB dynamically. Original Author: Kenny Sendel Assumptions This sample code will create a database in the temp directory with the following fields:fldForeNamefldSurnamefldDOBfldFurtherDetails API Declarations NONE Code ”” PUT THIS BEHIND A COMMAND BUTTON TO TEST”’ DeclarationsDim tdExample As TableDefDim fldForeName As FieldDim fldSurname As FieldDim fldDOB As FieldDim fldFurtherDetails As FieldDim dbDatabase As DatabaseDim sNewDBPathAndName As… Read More »
This code makes the irritating office assistant a fun playmate, he play games of Paper, Scissors, Stone…and his expressions change according to your actions!!!! Original Author: Ed Hockaday Assumptions You will need the ietimer.ocx (from ie4) to get this working, a none timer version can be easily built using this code… API Declarations Code ‘This bit goes in a… Read More »
This code will easily let any user create simple, yet effective credit scroller. This is so effectively easy, that any novice can create it. I created this code because I tried the other source code on this site, and I found it difficult to follow. Original Author: silverx10 Inputs N/A API Declarations Code 1) Create a new project (Standard… Read More »
This class contains two functions which can be helpful in creating an online shareware registration system for your software projects. GenerateKeyCode takes a username, or any other string, and generates a unique human-readable registration code (such as 9397-JQM0LD0YJV from the string: Andy Carrasco). GenerateKeyCode will generate a totally unique registration code over and over again, even for the… Read More »
This code shows how to use Visual Basic to calculate great circle distance (distance between 2 points using decimal latitudes and longitudes). Original Author: Corey Behrends Inputs see code Assumptions 1. This code does not figure in differences in altiude2. In order to use this code you must have the latitude and longitude in decmal form. Returns Returns the… Read More »
This is a 4 function calculator with 8 – level memory, it performs calculations Original Author: James Bergeron Assumptions Nothing, it works nicely Returns Values you calculated Side Effects None, I hope 
API Declarations NONE Code Dim calcarray(0 To 3) As DoubleDim holder As IntegerDim operation As IntegerDim decicount As IntegerDim newnum As IntegerDim clearcount As IntegerDim memstorebut(1… Read More »
This code is a demonstration of a quick and easy way to copy an entire list (without needing to select them all) or selected list items to the clipboard for pasting into other applications. It simply copies the items to a hidden text box and then uses the clipboard method. Follow the instructions below to see how it… Read More »