Implementing a Progress Bar in Visual Basic Applications This database-driven search application keeps the user informed about the search process and thus improves the overall user experience. Informing the user about the processing is the fundamental motive of the Progress Bar.
Zip and Unzip Using VB5 or VB6 Learn how to use Zip and Unzip compatible methods with VB5 or VB6. All the code is contained in class modules that can either be compiled into an ActiveX or dropped into an existing project. The Zip/Unzip functionality is handled by the FreeWare InfoZip components from (http://www.cdrom.com/pub/infozip ) - these DLL's are included in the download.
Writing Your Own GPS Applications: Part I What is it that GPS applications need to be good enough to handle in-car navigation? Also, how does the process of interpreting GPS data actually work? This two-part series will cover both topics and give you the skills you need to write a commercial-grade GPS application that works with a majority of GPS devices in the industry today.
Slow Chat with the MS Visual Basic Team VBForums had a Slow Chat with some of the members of the Microsoft Visual Basic team. Find out what's new and important with VB here.
Working With Design Patterns: Factory Method Your production code isn't the only place you will find a use for design patterns. The factory method pattern helps you answer a question about how to organize your test classes. Exploring Net60 Have you ever dreamt about porting your managed Windows Mobile application to Symbian OS? Or, maybe you wanted to develop a new one but were uncertain whether you need to learn a new paradigms and languages? Well, with Net60 from Red Five Labs, you may be relieved; you can continue your development in your favorite languages! Getting Back to Basics with GUIs Learn the basics of creating your own custom GUI components by creating a pair of buttons used to turn pages. Creating Native Web Services in SQL Server Expose your SQL Server data directly over the web. Learn to create SOAP-based native web services in SQL Server 2005/2008 that can be consumed from client applications over HTTP. GraphicsMagick: Image Processing Add-In as Easy as Abra Cadabra! Need to create, update, or convert images programmatically? Look no further than GraphicsMagick for help for your C, C++, Perl, or .NET app.
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