VB6 XP Themes

This isn't really VB code, and I'm sure people know this already, but you can give your VB6 IDE the WinXP theme!

Just put this code inside Notepad and save it in the same folder as VB6.exe (C:\Program Files\MS Visual Studio\VB98) as "VB6.EXE.Manifest"

Code:

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<assembly xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1" manifestVersion="1.0">
<assemblyIdentity type="win32" processorArchitecture="*" version="6.0.0.0" name="mash"/>
<description>Enter your Description Here</description>
<dependency>
  <dependentAssembly>
      <assemblyIdentity
          type="win32"
          name="Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls" version="6.0.0.0"
          language="*"
          processorArchitecture="*"
        publicKeyToken="6595b64144ccf1df"
      />
  </dependentAssembly>
</dependency>
</assembly>

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After that is finished run VB6!


Just keep in mind that this doesn't give your projects WinXP buttons, JUST your IDE.

-Sir Loin

However, i have read this not only is this NOT supprted by Microsoftm but is highly unrecomended. I dont know why but i am not risking it (not in IDE mode anyway), however i have used it on many apps in VB6, and works fine, few issues when using certain components in a frame, but can be worked around.

ILMV

I have been running XP Theme in the VB6 IDE for a year with no issues other then the Color Picker dropdown in the property grid doesnt show the color squares with theming turned on. Also, the usual drawing issues when a control is in a frame you need to fix it by placing the control in a picturebox and then in the frame. ;)

Seriously, i head that it was unadvised, but to hell with it...

Shabba

there is another method... i dont know what it is but can some one post it?

its a drag and drop trick

Trick to do what? Enable the XP style in the VB IDE?

hi all
for get zp style without app.name.manifest file add .res file to projects and load api sub on main form ... .res file is on this file
http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/Program/JSPXPS.zip


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download free program ASJ: -Board Date Time-Time Bell-Security File User-Paint Pixel Picture-Traffic On PC-Perceptual Documents-Theme Editor-Wallpaper Settings- and any tools form http://www.megaupload.com/?d=37BF6KO9 or
http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/P...v5.3%20sv4.zip
size: 6.6 mb

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Darg

hi all
for get zp style without app.name.manifest file add .res file to projects and load api sub on main form ... .res file is on this file
http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/Program/JSPXPS.zip


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download free program ASJ: -Board Date Time-Time Bell-Security File User-Paint Pixel Picture-Traffic On PC-Perceptual Documents-Theme Editor-Wallpaper Settings- and any tools form http://www.megaupload.com/?d=37BF6KO9 or
http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/P...v5.3%20sv4.zip
size: 6.6 mb

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Your link does nothing more than give me a "Bad Gateway" message.

i just downloaded Darg's file and it works great!!! I've been looking for this and now i found it! Tnx!

BTW, would it work in Win98?

new link for download JSPXPS.res "get xp style in vb project without app.exename.exe.manifest file"
http://j.1asphost.com/JavadSoltani/Programs/JSPXPS.res size:1kb

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download free program ASJ: -Board Date Time-Time Bell-Security File User-Paint Pixel Picture-Traffic On PC-Perceptual Documents-Theme Editor-Wallpaper Settings- and any tools form http://www.megaupload.com/?d=37BF6KO9 or
http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/P...v5.3%20sv4.zip
size: 6.6 mb
Sample pic: and more on http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/Program/ASJ5.3/Pictures

http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/P...Pictures/2.gif

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Darg

hi all
for get zp style without app.name.manifest file add .res file to projects and load api sub on main form ... .res file is on this file
http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/Program/JSPXPS.zip


________________________________________________
download free program ASJ: -Board Date Time-Time Bell-Security File User-Paint Pixel Picture-Traffic On PC-Perceptual Documents-Theme Editor-Wallpaper Settings- and any tools form http://www.megaupload.com/?d=37BF6KO9 or
http://javadsoltani.persiangig.com/P...v5.3%20sv4.zip
size: 6.6 mb

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when use a option button inside a frame control, it shows fully black, do u knw hw to solve this problm?

i solved that problm myself, put the option button inside a picturebox control and picturebox inside frame then it works good.

that flicker problem within a frame is solve, i have the src that fixes the frame flicker thing, i dont have that MOD @ this pc ill upload it laterz

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Darg

add .res file to projects and load api sub on main form ... .res file is on this file

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You lost me... Help?

can you do to make a form like xp Style please?

haix damn you my vb6 crash when i insert your mada pucker .manifest files and now i cant create program anymore but thx anyway for sharing this tortured info,im lucky i have my own VB6 Installer if i havent maybe my life will crash also like my vb6.