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Intro

In lesson 104, we will learn how to work with multiple forms in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, including sharing values between forms and using load, unload, show, and hide events. We'll cover project properties, changing the startup form, using the timer control, and calculating ages based on birth dates. New functions like Round, Date, Now, and IsDate will be introduced, along with multi-line text boxes, graphical command buttons, checkboxes, and toggle buttons. This lesson builds on material from VB103 and earlier lessons.

Transcript

Welcome to Visual Basic 104 brought to you by VBLearningZone.com. I am your instructor, Richard Rost.

In today's class, we will be working with multiple forms. We'll learn how to share values between two forms. We'll learn about the load, unload, show, and hide events. We'll take a look at the project properties and how to change the startup form. We'll work with the timer control. I'll show you how to calculate people's ages knowing their birth dates.

We'll learn some new functions including Round, Date, Now, IsDate, IsNewAmerican, and a bunch more. We'll work with multi-line text boxes and all their different properties. I'll show you graphical command buttons, checkboxes, and toggle buttons.

The prerequisite for this class is VB103. I strongly recommend you take 101 through 103 before taking this course. In today's class, I'll be using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. If you are using a different version of VB, such as VB.net or VB2005, you will find that the interface is different. However, most of the Visual Basic programming code is the same.

I strongly recommend you sit back, relax, and watch each video once through without doing anything. Then replay the video again and follow along with the examples, building each project as I do. Don't try to apply what you're learning immediately to any other projects you might be working on. Instead, build the sample project in class with me.

There is a web page for this class located at vblearningzone.com, question mark, GOVB104. On this page, you will find sample project files, the course outline, and the student discussion form. If you have any questions about the material covered in today's class, post it here on the discussion form.

If you are watching this class in the Amocrine Video Player or the Online Theater, you will see this page load up just to the right of the videos. Join in the discussion by posting your thoughts here.

Quiz

Q1. What is one of the main topics covered in this Visual Basic 104 class?
A. Working with multiple forms
B. Database management
C. Advanced networking protocols
D. Web design basics

Q2. Which event types are discussed in the class?
A. Print and run
B. Load, unload, show, and hide
C. Connect and disconnect
D. Begin and end

Q3. What will you learn about sharing values in this class?
A. How to share values between two forms
B. How to share values between two databases
C. How to share values over a network
D. How to share values between two computers

Q4. Which Visual Basic version is primarily used in the class?
A. Visual Basic 2010
B. Visual Basic .NET
C. Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0
D. Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Q5. If you are using a different version of Visual Basic, what should you expect?
A. The programming code will be entirely different
B. The interface may be different but most code is the same
C. It will not run at all
D. The interface and code will be identical

Q6. What is the recommended approach to following along with the course?
A. Build your own project while watching
B. Watch the video once then replay it and build the sample project with the instructor
C. Skip directly to the end of the course
D. Read the documentation only

Q7. What can you find on the course web page mentioned in the class?
A. Sample project files, course outline, and student discussion form
B. Only practice quizzes
C. Downloadable software installers
D. Instructor's personal blog

Q8. Which new functions will you learn about in this class?
A. Sort, Filter, and Merge
B. Round, Date, Now, IsDate, and others
C. Encrypt and Decrypt
D. Open and Close

Q9. Which user interface controls are mentioned in the class?
A. Graphical command buttons, checkboxes, and toggle buttons
B. Data grid views and radio groups
C. Toolbars and menus
D. Picture boxes and labels only

Q10. What is the prerequisite for this class?
A. Having prior web programming knowledge
B. Completing VB101 through VB103
C. Knowing C++ and Java
D. Finishing VB2005 course

Answers: 1-A; 2-B; 3-A; 4-C; 5-B; 6-B; 7-A; 8-B; 9-A; 10-B

DISCLAIMER: Quiz questions are AI generated. If you find any that are wrong, don't make sense, or aren't related to the video topic at hand, then please post a comment and let me know. Thanks.

Summary

Today's video from Visual Basic Learning Zone introduces the concepts you'll need to work with multiple forms in Visual Basic 6.0. In this lesson, I will explain how to share values between two forms, and we'll look closely at the various events tied to forms, such as load, unload, show, and hide. I will also show you where to find and how to change your project's properties, including the startup form.

We'll be working with the timer control and I'll demonstrate how you can use it to calculate a person's age based on their birth date. You will be introduced to several new functions like Round, Date, Now, IsDate, IsNewAmerican, among others. We will explore the use of multi-line text boxes and cover their key properties so you understand how they differ from single-line boxes. In addition, I'll guide you through creating graphical command buttons, checkboxes, and toggle buttons.

To get the most out of this lesson, you should have already completed Visual Basic 101 through 103. This class is taught using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. If you're working with a newer version like VB.net or VB2005, the interface may look different, but much of the programming logic will be familiar.

I recommend that you first watch the lesson all the way through without pausing to work on your own projects. After that, play the lesson a second time and build the class sample project step by step with me. This method helps you follow along clearly and avoids confusion with any other projects you might be developing at the same time.

Additional resources for this class are available on the course web page at vblearningzone.com with the course code GOVB104. There, you will find all the sample project files, a detailed course outline, and a student discussion forum. If you have any questions about today's material, I encourage you to participate in the forum and connect with other students.

If you are watching this in the Amocrine Video Player or Online Theater, the web page will appear to the right of the videos. Feel free to join the discussion and share your thoughts or questions there.

A complete video tutorial with step-by-step instructions on everything covered here is available on my website at the link below. Live long and prosper, my friends.

Topic List

Working with multiple forms in Visual Basic
Sharing values between two forms
Load, unload, show, and hide form events
Changing the startup form in project properties
Using the timer control
Calculating age based on birth date
Using Round, Date, and Now functions
Using IsDate and IsNewAmerican functions
Working with multi-line text boxes
Graphical command buttons
Checkboxes and toggle buttons