Multi-Database Control - Version 3.1

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Connect to and use different vendor databases without the headache of knowing the basic differences for each vendors database. Just use the database control (ocx/dll) to accomplish this. Use the example project to learn how to connect as a guide and you will be connected to the database of your choice in a matter of minutes.  Project can connect to different databases and show you the contents of each one.

Automatic Log File Updater

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        Keep any two files synchronized automatically. Just run the program and when the first file is updated (at the end only) by anything or anyone the second file will receive the update also. Contains VB Source code.

Scan All Folders on Disk for Files

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Working project example of how to scan all the folders on the disk of your computer for files. This consist of two projects. One that uses FileSystemObject (FSO) and one that uses Visual Basic API calls so that you can see the difference in speed in each case.

Dynamic Control Loading

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        Shows how to dynamically load a control (in this case a frame) and dynamically add other controls to that container (in this case a label). This will allow you to dynamically load a complex form (if you ever need to) with multiple controls.

Create a Shortcut thru Code

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        Project to create a shortcut using VB code.

Broadcast Using Winsock Control

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        Example of how to broadcast using the Winsock Control.

Enumerate thru the Registry

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        This is a project I found that enumerates thru the registry.

Convert Binary Data to readable Binary Representation

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        Example of how to convert binary data into format 100100100 text readable format.

Import DBase IV files into an Access 2000 Database

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        This code uses the Randem Systems Database Connection Control to Access the DBase IV files and import them into an Access 2000 database which is also created thru code.

        It shows you how to create the access database from code and create the tables with the correct field datatype translations.

Convert Dollar Amounts into Words

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        Use this code to change numbers into words, like the words on a check for example. $325.34 turns into Three Hundred Twenty Five Dollars and Thirty Four Cents. Ideal for check printing. Code good from 0 to 99,999.99.

Timer Testing

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        Eliminate your lack of knowledge about what timers will actually do. Use this code to verify just what the timers will do.

Get IP Address from Webpage

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        Get your Internet IP address from a remote webpage.

Use the XP Manifest File in your App

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        Use this project to create and utilize your XP Manifest file in your VB app.

Form Routine Sequence

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        This project will show you the order that the routines of a form are called. Understand what happens when certain functions are called on your form. This will allow you to not make mistakes when adding your code to forms and know exactly what to expect and where to place your code. Just run it and click on the form then look at the log it creates.

VB Memory Test with Databases

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        See how coding using databases can lead to memory leaks in your application.

Database Concurrency Checking

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        See how multi-user databases are coded properly. This example gives you a working example of record updating in a multi-user environment. Place the project on two different computers with a shared database and see how it handles concurrent updates.

Fastest Method for VB File Compare

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        See some of the different ways to compare files or large chunks of data in VB and see the difference in speed so that you can choose your next method to compare.

Restore Form/Program to the Original or Saved State

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        Three unique ways of reseting your program's data and controls to their initial state or restoring them to a saved state. This method has some great side effects. You can use multiple data classes to hold your data and not have all of your data loaded into memory at the same time. You can load only the data/variables that you need for a section of your app when you need them saving on memory consumption.

        The use of pure data classes are a great way to only load the data variables when you need them so that they don't take up memory while not in use. This can be very helpful in large programs which store the data variables in modules. These modules will be in memory the whole time but the data classes can be destroyed when you are finished with them conserving memory usage.


CPU Usage Release

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        See which method of reliquishing CPU processing is best for your program. Learn the different ways of letting other processing happen while your program in in a tight loop.


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