Simple Clock
Shows how to create a simple one-form analog ‘clock’ application, using SIN/COS functions with Shape and Line controls. Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170616-074424-CLOCK.ZIP 6/16/2017 7:44:24 AM 1763
Clipboard Viewer
How to write a clipboard notification program. The TextBox and PictureBox on the Form automatically change anytime new text or compatible images are copied to the clipboard from any application. Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170615-085712-CLIPVIEW.ZIP 6/15/2017 8:57:12 AM 2536
Class & Text Spy
How to view the Class name and Text of any window. Uses a Timer to retrieve the mouse position and the window handle beneath the mouse. Displays the window handle, class name, and text (if any). Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170613-102944-CLASSSPY.ZIP 6/13/2017 10:29:44 AM 1761
Draw a Circle
How to programmatically draw a circle/ellipse/polygon. Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170611-060153-CIRCLE.ZIP 6/11/2017 6:01:53 AM 1675
ChooseFont Dialog
Shows how to display the Font dialog without using a control. Uses the ChooseFnt API function to display the Font dialog. Use this method if you don’t want to install the Common Dialog Control. Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170611-055319-CHOOSFNT.ZIP 6/11/2017 5:53:19 AM 2974
How to change video resolutions and color depth
Utilizes API calls to enumerate possible video settings. Switches the system to the selected setting and reboots if necessary. pre-selection. Uses the following API functions: Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170609-064437-CHANGREZ.ZIP 6/9/2017 6:44:37 AM 2331
How to center a common dialog
Responds to the WM_INITDIALOG message to center the Common Dialog Control on a form. This sample uses a derivative of the technique created for the Windows Styles article in Visual Basic Programmer’s Journal. Uses the following API functions: Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170609-062808-CENTRDLG.ZIP 6/9/2017 6:28:08 AM 3467
A small ATM emulator
Includes a data manager form. Uses SQL to search for the account. Attachments File Uploaded Size 899-20170608-075805-ATM.ZIP 6/8/2017 7:58:05 AM 9375
Advice for Young SysAdmins
I’ve been working in the technology field since 1986, and it’s been a long and winding road, with many twists and turns. I thought I would take a minute and share some tips with my brethren who might be just starting out.
INI Tutorial
This is a short tutorial piece of code that shows how to work with INI files. It demonstrates how to open and read INI files, as well as create and/or write to INI files. This allows you to have your program save settings for the next run. Attachments File Uploaded Size 898-20170603-152316-INITutorial.zip 6/3/2017 3:23:16 PM 3068