VB6 & MS Access 2003 | Classic Development, Tutorials & Legacy Programming

Introduction Excel Automation from within VB6 Microsoft Excel remains one of the most widely used tools for data processing. In legacy applications, Visual Basic 6 (VB6) is still relied upon to automate Excel tasks efficiently. In this project, we demonstrate how to use ADODB Recordsets to read structured Excel data (Table/ListObject) with features like table header detection , field type guessing , and safe cleanup . Project Setup 1. Open VB6 and create a new Standard EXE project. 2. Add references to: Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects 2.8 Library Microsoft Excel Object Library 3. Add a form ( Form1 ) where we’ll load Excel data into a Recordset.   Key Features Table Header Detection : Automatically recognizes Excel table headers. Field Type Guessing : Infers whether fields are string , integer , double , or date . Safe Cleanup : Ensures Excel closes properly without leaving background processes. Sample Code Here’s the main VB6 code s...

VB6 Calculator Project – From Basic to Professional In this tutorial, we’ll build two versions of a VB6 Calculator Project : Easy : A simple calculator for basic operations. Advanced : A professional calculator UI with digit buttons, keyboard support, and more. Part 1: Easy VB6 Calculator Step 1: Create a New Project Open Visual Basic 6.0 . Select Standard EXE and click Open . Rename the form to frmCalculator and set the caption to Basic Calculator . Step 2: Design the Form You’ll need: 2 TextBoxes ( txtNum1 , txtNum2 ) 1 Label ( lblResult ) 4 Command Buttons: cmdAdd → Caption: + cmdSubtract → Caption: - cmdMultiply → Caption: × cmdDivide → Caption: ÷ Step 3: Add the Code Private Sub cmdAdd_Click() lblResult.Caption = Val(txtNum1.Text) + Val(txtNum2.Text) End Sub Private Sub cmdSubtract_Click() lblResult.Caption = Val(txtNum1.Text) - Val(txtNum2.Text) End Sub Private Sub cmdMultipl...

Downloading Visual Basic 6.0: A Classic Guide Visual Basic 6.0 remains a cornerstone in the world of Windows programming . Released in 1998 by Microsoft , VB6 revolutionized the way developers built applications with its user-friendly interface and rapid application development tools. Although newer languages and frameworks have taken center stage, VB6 still holds nostalgic and practical value—especially for maintaining legacy systems and understanding the evolution of software development. Introduction to Visual Basic 6.0 Visual Basic 6.0  was one of the first widely accessible development environments that allowed programmers of all levels to build Windows applications with ease. Its intuitive design, combined with built-in controls and a comprehensive library, made it the tool of choice for a generation of developers. Today, VB6 attracts enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals who must maintain older applications running on legacy systems . ...