[RESOLVED] 'Require Variable Declaration' bug

I just noticed a strange little thing in VB6 IDE. Did some quick Google searching but couldn't find any mention of it.

I, of course, as soon as I install VB6 go to Tools > Options and turn on "Require Variable Declaration" that forces the IDE to auto-add the Option Explicit statement to beggining of each Form, Module...

And that works fine if I go to New Project > Standard Exe. But if I choose 'VB Enterprise Edition Controls' from the New Project window/wizard, then open Form1 code, Option Explicit is not there. If I add a module or a new form to the project however, it does get added. Starting a fresh project like that I also checked the option in Tools > Options, and it is still turned on. No sign of Option Explicit in Form1 though.

Can anyone else replicate this or is it just happening to me?

You are not alone. It should be happening to everyone.

The files for each project type are located in the following folder

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VB98\Template\Projects

After opening/creating a new VB Enterprise Controls project, add Option Explicit to Form1 and then save the changes back to the above folder.

You can create your own Template by starting a new project, adding everything you typically want and save all files to the above folder. Next time you start a project you template will be listed.

Excellent info! Thanks.