Beginner Level Users.
This book is a tutorial introduction to the Visual Basic 6 language and development environment. All major features of Visual Basic are addressed from the basics of the language to general Win32 API programming. Exercises include learning how to create simple and complex programs, use the debugger, build databases, and when to use SQL. An overview of advanced techniques covers object programming, OLE automation, custom controls, advanced file handling, and how to create reusable classes. You also learn to build an ActiveX control for use in anything from Excel to Internet Explorer.