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Creating Dynamic SQL

Question: I’m trying to develop a dynamic query handler within VB that will prompt users for parameters as set up in the parameter list in MS Access (v1.1). I wish

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Dynamic Runtime Creation

Question: Is it possible to add elements to a control array of an object (ex. SSPanel) in a module that is notthe form’s module. My goal is to be able

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Moving Controls on Screen

Question: I was wondering how you can move pictures and controls from one end of a screen (that part I know) and then have it go back or down? Answer:

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Using the WITH Operator

Question: This code is in pascal how can i implement it in VB ? with treasuremap do move Answer: VB 3 does not support the With operator. (version 4 does,

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Creating Simple Animation

Question: How do I get four simple .bmp pictures to animate?Could you maybe give me an example? What the picturesare is a green scare then it would turn into a

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Executing Programs Stored in Variables

Question: Is it possible to store a MS-DOS pathname in avariable, and run the program at that path withthe shell command? Answer: The Shell command can be given a string

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Handling Dependent Processes

Question: I need execute some commands to rename/copy files. What is the best method of performing this type of function.I do not want to fire off a batch file, but

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Intercepting Windows Messages

Question: I want to add a new item to the control box menu(or system menu). I add a new item using API’s likeAppendMenu and InsertMenu and both work fine, but

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Advantages/Disadvantages of Using Sub Main

Question: Can you please tell me when do you use Sub Main and the advantages of using it? Answer: In certain programs, initialization code has to run before any windows