Developing visual basic Add-ins

Autori

• Steven Roman

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• 183 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Computer, IT, programmazione

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Most developers envision numerous enhancements to Visual Basic's integrated development environment (IDE) for improved productivity, ranging from simple tasks like checking the version of Visual Basic for Applications to more complex utilities for managing control tab orders. The Visual Basic Extensibility Model allows developers to access the IDE's functionality, but it is often poorly documented and challenging to understand. Many programmers lack the time to navigate through this documentation and experiment with trial and error. This book addresses the documentation gap by guiding readers through the process of developing add-ins for Visual Basic Versions 5.0 and 6.0, complete with numerous coding examples of practical add-ins. It is structured in two parts. The first part, Add-in Basics, covers the fundamentals of creating add-ins, including retrieving references to the VB IDE, registering and activating add-ins, and making their functionalities accessible through menus or toolbar buttons. Developing an add-in requires creativity, as it involves identifying limitations of the IDE and enhancing its capabilities. The second part, The Extensibility Model, prepares readers for the creative aspects of add-in development by focusing on the VB IDE Extensibility Model, with chapters dedicated to specific categories of objects, such as user interface, project-related, and form and control objects.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

(In brossura)