!!!Question for you VB gurus!!!

[gaurav_sarin]

Hey y'all,
I am relatively new to VB programming and was wondering if it is possible to create a visual basic editor (Even though the MS editor is great) & compile the code by calling the VB compiler from within the custom made editor?
Is it possible to do this?

I am really looking forward to your reply!

Ciya!!!

[Crazy D]

Run vb.exe /? from the command line and you see all command line switches.
Yes, it's possible to control the compiler thru commandlineoptions.

[gaurav_sarin]

If I create my own VB editor and use Microsoft compiler to compile it
1) Are there any legal problems???
The next question is kinda stupid, but ...
2) How big (MB) do you think the editor might be (I know it depends on the code and the functions it performs, but just to create an editor like Microsoft's How big would it be?).

[Inhumanoid]

I think there will be 'legal' problems if you plan to distribute youre application as a full functional package....

Ik reckon if you just make an editor wich will only work if vb is installed there are no problems.
You should not distribute parts of visual basic itself with your application...

The size of you're application depends on how much functionality you implement.
The most basic editor i can think of would be something like an MDI version of notepad with an extra option to compile the contents....
That should not be too big...

[This message has been edited by Inhumanoid (edited 01-03-2000).]