Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Advanced Tutorial

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Looping
Do - Loops (Pre-Test Versus Post-Test)
For - Next Loops
Nexted Loops Overview
How to Avoid Problems When Using Loops

Control Arrays
The Creation of an Array of Command Buttons
The Index Property Overview
Control Arrays - Possible Problems
Further Control Array Demo
Working with Loops with Control Arrays in VB
The Case Structure and Control Arrays in VB

Print output
PrintForm Versus Printer.Print method
Print zones, TAB, SPC Functions
How to Change Font Properties while you Print
Print within a Loop (List/Combo Box Lists)
Use CurrentX and CurrentY Methods for Printing

Misc. Items
Common Dialog Control Overview
Object Linking Embedding (OLE)
Mouse Events and Pointer Shape - Lesson 1
Mouse Events and Pointer Shape - Lesson 2
Auto DragDrop

Database Access
Chapter Overview
Data Control Properties Explained
The Creation of Navigational Buttons
Add/Delete Records
Search the Database

Sequential Files
Chapter Overview and Demo
Retrieving the Data File
Write Data to the File - Save
Adding, Removing and Clearing Items
Form Unload Event

Random Files
Overview, .BAS Module for Random File
Open & Access the File
Call Procedures
Adding and Deleting Records Procedure - Lesson 1
Adding and Deleting Records Procedure - Lesson 2
Updating/Browsing Procedure
Demo Summary

Compiling and Distributing the application
Project Options Properties
Compile Options
Executable Files
Using the Package & Deployment Wizard
The Deployment Steps
The Uninstalling Option
Advanced Visual Basic Tutorial Wrap Up