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vb6 question

Aug 9, 2007 3:13PM PDT

If I am to make an executable out of vb6 code, how would I go about doing this?

Can I just put code in notepad and save it?
What file extension would I use?
How would I execute it?

Thanks in advance.

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Blunt answer.
Aug 9, 2007 8:49PM PDT

1. Install VB6.
2. Type code into it's IDE.
3. Click File, Make _____.exe

Done.

But I am guessing you don't have VB6 so I suggest you go get the FREE VISUAL BASIC EXPRESS from microsoft.com

Bob

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You can use Notepad
Aug 9, 2007 8:56PM PDT

When you choose save as in Not pad Clear the file name line out amd save as "filename.exe"{ or "filename.comd" ect You just have to clear the line and plaace the file name and . exe or whatever type of file you are saving in "___.___" marks and it creates your exe or cmd or dll or whatever file typr you choose.

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That's a hoot.
Aug 9, 2007 9:09PM PDT

Thanks for giving me a good chuckle today.

Bob

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(NT) Thanks
Aug 10, 2007 6:42AM PDT