Reading and Writing Files with the VBScript FileSystemObject
The example code in this article uses the VBScript FileSystemObject and TextStream Object to read a text file and write a new text file, reformatting the text into lines a maximum of 90 characters long, except when that would break a word, then it extends the line length to include the entire word. More ...
Write Your Own VBScript HTA Text Editor
Because this application is designed for instructional purposes, I didn't design it with the conventional File drop-down menu. In order to show how menu items link to the code that performs each function, I just placed all the menu selections in the main menu. More ...
Visual Basic 2005 Express Reserved Words or keywords
Reserved words or keywords are words that are part of the language and therefore have special meaning in Visual Basic. The reserved words cannot be used as names for your programming elements such as variables, functions, subroutines or procedures. More ...
Six Important Points When Importing Data Into An Access Database
Asking general users to import data into an Access database without knowing too muchabout how Microsoft Access works and they will become frustrated within minutes. The most desirable way of using external data is by importing or linking data to an Access table object. Once the data has been imported or linked, you treat it like any other data table and build your queries, forms and reports. More ...
Compile C Sharp Without Visual Studio
I have never been very excited about C sharp because you have to use Visual Studio to write programs with it. I don't like to use over-complicated IDEs to write programs because the IDE is often more difficult to figure out than the programming language itself. The fact is you actually can write C sharp programs without Visual Studio. More ...
Five Common Mistakes Affecting Access Database Optimisation and Performance
Building an Access database requires some time, effort and ideally a good level of database knowledge. The assist tools Microsoft Access provides do not control some of the pitfalls most developers brush aside leading to a slow database. Here are the five common mistakes developers need to be aware of and handle accordingly. More ...
Visual Basic 2010 Textbox Based Simple Edit Program
In this example, you'll create a very simple text editor that uses the Textbox control. This example is for beginners so I'll go step-by-step through the process of developing the program. More ...
Visual Basic File Reading and Writing
The biggest problem with administering the list myself is adding and deleting email addresses from the list. Before you add an address to the list you have to make sure it's not already on the list. More ...
Five Reasons Why You Should Consider Splitting a Microsoft Access Database
In the development and design mode, your Access database runs perfectly. But when you deploy the database, end-users complain that it's slow or it fails to respond. When you have concurrent users accessing your database, you may need to split an Access database and the following five reasons explain why. More ...
How to Navigate the Access 2019 Opening Workspace
If you're upgrading to Access (or Office) 2019 from the 2013 or 2016 interface, you'll find it looks very familiar ? and you'll find much of it to be the same as what you're accustomed to. More ...
