Really pathetically stupid question but please help...

[Iceman]

Ok... I am positive this is super easy and I just missed something so simple I'm gonna shoot myself when I find out how. So, here goes...

How do I create an exe with vb 6.0 that has a certain icon? I tried the properties but I can't change the icon with that Icon part.

Please help

later,
Iceman

[Jarrod]

When you have selected File > Make EXE and the dialogue box is displayed, click on the Options button at the bottom and you have a chance to select the icon on the right hand side under Application.

[Iceman]

I think you missed the point

It gives me no choices except form1. Where would i have to put an icon to use it?

I do have an icon in the main vb folder named test.ico

later,
Iceman

[This message has been edited by Iceman (edited 01-28-2000).]

[MartinLiss]

Bring up the Properties for Form1. There you will find the Icon property. Click on it and enter or browse to the path of the icon you want to use.

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Marty
COGITO EGGO SUM
I think; therefore I am a waffle.

[Iceman]

Getting warmer but it said "invalid property value" as an error when i loaded mine

The icon i tried to load is a 32x32 blue and black icon. Any help?

later,
Iceman

[netSurfer]

Goto Project on hte menu bar, then select your project properties(last choice at the bottom). THen clcik the make tab. There you can change the icon used for the executable.

[Iceman]

Ok i may know the problem does anyone have a program that makes specifically .ico files?

later,
Iceman

Yeah, Microangelo (http://www.impactsoft.com).

Did you make the icon by renaming a BMP file?
Naughty. VB won't like that at all. Try Microangelo.

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[seaweed]

I've never tried Microangelo, but a GREAT icon editor is Axialis Software's AX Icon 4.5 program. You can get a free shareware version at:
http://www.axialis.com/axicons/index.html

Good Luck.

[Iceman]

Ok, I did find that allready the problem is it doesn't let me change what icon i use it only shows me Form1 no other options and the help didn't help

I have an icon in the main vb folder with .ico extention is that the wrong one or something? Wrong place? Mine is screwed?

later,
Iceman

[MartinLiss]

Email me Form1 and the icon and I'll see if I can help.

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Marty
COGITO EGGO SUM
I think; therefore I am a waffle.

[netSurfer]

Martin, I'm really starting to enjoy reading some of your tag lines... a waffle? I've always wanted to be a waffle.. all those square holes to put stuff in... mmmmmm waffles...