November 19, 1999

Suppose you need to create a tree of directories, all at once, in code. For example, you could create the tree C:1stDir2ndDir3rdDir4thDir with one call simply by feeding that path,

A cast is a conversion of data type on a variable. Casts can occur when you explicitly request them as in: Frame f = new Frame; Object o = ((Object)Frame);

One of the nice things about VB is the ability to redefine most of the built-in commands. For example, you can extend the functionality of the Trim family of commands.