Programming

Prerequisites:   Experience with Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.  Some programming experience helpful.

Class length: 3 days.

Course Topics:

• Getting started with Visual Basic
• Understanding Visual Basic Objects
• Designing Applications
• Working with Forms and Controls
• Writing Visual Basic Code
• Understanding Memory Variables
• Standard Controls
• Working with Procedures
• Debugging and Testing Code
• Working with MDI Forms and Menus
• Introduction to Database Access
• Using Drag and Drop
• Creating Setup and Distribution Files

Prerequisites: Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic or equivalent skills.  Windows or DOS programming experience with a structured language is required.  Familiarity with MS Office programs (Word, Excel and Access) is helpful.

Class length: 3 days.

Course Topics:

• Understanding Database Access
• Accessing Databases with Data-Bound Controls
• Using Data Access Objects
• Validating User Input
• Handling Errors
• Using Special Database Techniques
• Working with ActiveX Components
• Creating Classes and Objects
• Creating ActiveX Code Components
• Creating ActiveX Controls
• Working with DLLs
• Documenting application design