VB1 - Visual Basic Core Concepts
| Categories |
Programming Training, Visual Basic Training |
| Duration |
3 days (21 hours) |
| Pre-requisites |
Familiar with Microsoft Windows; and should have some experience with programming - although not necessarily with Visual Basic. |
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| Courseware |
VB1-OC-01 (208 pages) |
| Price |
$1185 |
| Notes |
An excellent entry-level programming course.
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In this course you will learn to use the various components of Visual Basic to produce windows applications. You will also be taught how to isolate, identify, and correct compile, logic and run-time errors. Development of multiple-form applications and declaring variables will be taught so that the student will be able to create application interfaces with standard and custom controls. Database controls will be used to create data-centric applications.
"[The instructor] was excellent. She answered all of my questions and was the best computer software instructor I have ever had and I have had quite a few. She is what made the class so great.." -- Dave B. from San Diego, CA
"Very thorough and knowledgable. [The instructor] explained everything in detail while also giving some of it in laymens terms, which was helpful for it being a beginners class." -- Jennifer S. from San Diego, CA
"[The instructor] was very easy to understand and willing to answer questions and help out. I would recommend this course to anyone looking for an introduction to VB. I would also recommend this company to others seeking various other courses as well, my overall experience here was a good one.." -- Jeremy M. from Moroni, UT
"[The instructor] was delightful. A very good teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable on the software and could answer any question." -- Nanci A. from Channelview, TX
"The speaker's presentation was clear and to the point. Considering the amount of data it was well presented and understandable.." -- Tim M. from Riverside, CA
Starting with Visual Basic
Introducing Visual Basic
Understanding the Visual Basic Desktop
Using the Menu Bar
Using the Toolbar
Using the Project Explorer
Using the Form Designer
Using the Toolbox
Using the Properties Window
Using the Form Layout Window
Using the Code Window
Getting Help
Programming with Objects
Programming with BASIC
Understanding Event-Driven Programming
Messaging with Microsoft Windows
Understanding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Browsing Visual Basic Objects
Understanding Visual Basic Objects
Designing Applications
Understanding Application Design in Visual Basic
Understanding Projects
Working with Project Groups
Creating a New Project
Saving Files
Opening a Saved Project
Adding and Removing Project Files
Setting Project Properties
Running an Application
Printing Project Files
Working with Forms and Controls
Understanding Forms
Working with Form Properties, Events, and Methods
Adding a New Form to a Project
Understanding Controls
Working with Common Control Properties, Events, and Methods
Using Naming Rules and Conventions for Controls
Working with the Label Control
Working with the Text Box Control
Working with the Timer Control
Working with the Command Button Control
Writing Visual Basic Code
Setting Code Window Options
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Understanding the Implicit Keywords in Statements
Loading and Unloading Objects
Commenting in Code
Using the With Statement
Understanding Program Control Statements
Working with Decision Structures
Working with Looping Structures
Understanding Memory Variables
Understanding Memory Concepts
Allocating Memory for Data Values
Understanding Scalar Data Types
Declaring Variables
Declaring Constants
Working with Arrays
Forcing Explicit Declarations
Working with More Controls
Working with the Image Control
Working with the List Box Control
Working with the Frame Control
Working with Option Button Controls
Creating a Control Array
Adding ActiveX Controls
Working with Procedures
Understanding Procedures
Using Intrinsic Functions
Using Message Boxes
Using Input Boxes
Creating Functions
Passing Arguments to a Function
Creating a General Sub Procedure
Adding a Standard Module to a Project
Debugging and Handling Errors
Debugging Code
Using the Immediate Window
Using the Step and Break Tools
Using the Watch Tools
Understanding Error Handling
Using the On Error Statement
Understanding the Err Object
Writing an Error Handling Routine
Working with MDI Forms and Menus
Understanding a Multiple Document Interface (MDI)
Creating an MDI Form
Understanding Menu Systems
Creating a Menu System
Working with Menu Event Procedures
Identifying Child Forms
Adding a Toolbar with an ImageList
Adding a Status Bar
Understanding Database Access
Understanding Data Access
Working with the Data Control
Using Data-Aware Controls
Using Data Control Recordset Methods
Using the DBGrid Control
Using the SQL Select Statement
Using Drag and Drop
Understanding Drag and Drop
Working with Mouse Events
Coding the Source Control
Coding the Target Control
Changing the Drag Icon
Creating Setup and Distribution Files
Understanding Distribution Issues
Creating an Executable
Running the Package and Deployment Wizard
Installing the Application