[RESOLVED] i need help with this program i have no clue what to do

there is a lblcommission, it's right next to lblcom just nothing in the caption because i wanted to keep it blank, also tyvm for the working code i'll be sure and NOT copy/paste in the future

Looks like we cross posted examples. I included the Sub to Clear all the TextBoxes, Timeshifter Formats the calulation - so you need to see both I guess :)

Well, I guess it's all good then. At least everything works now... :lol:

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Originally Posted by Newtonx

i'll be sure and NOT copy/paste in the future

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I wouldn't go that far, Control Arrays have a place. An example is if you have tons of TextBoxes and you want common code - say in the ClickEvent. You only have to code it once, and the refernce will be determined by the INDEX.
The only draw back is not being able to uniqly name each TextBox (althoug you can use the .Tag property)

There is a place for Control Arrays, you just havnt found it yet ;)

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Originally Posted by Bruce Fox

I wouldn't go that far, Control Arrays have a place. An example is if you have tons of TextBoxes and you want common code - say in the ClickEvent. You only have to code it once, and the refernce will be determined by the INDEX.
The only draw back is not being able to uniqly name each TextBox (althoug you can use the .Tag property)

There is a place for Control Arrays, you just havnt found it yet ;)

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yeah i have no clue what a control array is, but hey i'm learning i just need to read more, now how about enableing a command button when another is pressed if succesfully got it to work in the past but forgot how i did it i think it was something like
cmdButton Enabled = True
but i don't remember

Your right ;) Set it's .Enabled proporty to True/False as required.

VB Code:

Private Sub cmdCalculate_Click(Index As Integer)
    lblCommission.Caption = CStr(Val(txtSales.Text) - Val(txtCost.Text) * 0.2)
cmdPrint Enabled = True
End Sub

doesn't work

You need to use the proporty of the CommandButton - so a "." is required.
Do you have intellisense on you IDE (the area you type code)?

When you type "cmdPrint." (note the decimal) the intellisense should show you the available proporties etc.

In any event, tou need:

cmdPrint.Enabled = True

Do you have intellisense on you IDE (the area you type code)?
no clue what that is, but ty vm

Ok, just realised that yor cmdPrint is also part of a Control Array (intellisense still works tho)

Delete the Button, and add a new one.

nvm that didn't work either

ok will make a new button lol stupid arrays *in this case anyways*

ok the enable works but now the "Print Form" won't work

See the attached.
Actually, intellisense works when you type part of the word say "cmdp" and press Ctrl + Space bar and have the word completed
When I type the decimal, the intellisense popup appears.

This forum is one of the best places to learn at your own pace. I know I wouldn't be where I'm at right now if not for this place.

Anyway, until you have need for a control array, I'd stay away from copy-pasting anything on your form. Just create a new object and you'll never make an array unless you mess something up pretty badly.

And Intellisense is that fun little box that pops up when you enter an object name and a ".". For instance, on that program, when you type "cmdPrint.", a box should pop up wen you hit the period, and that box lists all the properties that you can change during runtime. Very useful when trying to discover new commands for stuff.

And Bruce, you and me seem to be double posting just about everything, except always in a different fashion... Kinda scary...

You know what they say; great minds...

okay ic about the intellisense now, as for the enable, it works, but when i press print form it gives me another compile error, all i have for code under the print command button is quite simply

Print Form

VB Code:

Private Sub cmdPrint_Click()
    PrintForm
End Sub

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Originally Posted by Bruce Fox

VB Code:

Private Sub cmdPrint_Click()
    PrintForm
End Sub

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lol i feel stupid now i put a space

You didnt make a mistake, just that Print is a VB function. Used when writing out to Files.

PrintForm is as it says :)

Do you have MSDM library installed?

MSDM? idk i'm just taking an online vb high school course and the books don't tell the info very clearly when it comes to functions strings yada yada yada, i have no help files, VB 6 Working Model Edition but no help files..it's a pain in the arse sometimes

If you have web access make MSDN your friend:

Work your way down tru the left hand panel VB6 etc (it takes alot to root down)
Your looking for VB6 Properties etc

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...rview.asp.aspx

Addistionaly, VB6 Programmers Reference Book is fantastic - for offline use. It lists all the Functions etc.

Also, use the Object Browser in the toolbar of VB6 (or, press F2) - give this a go, let us know how you wnet as you could do this right away :)

No kidding. MSDN: Microsoft Developer's Network, or something to that extent. The VS6 library is over a gig, but incredibly useful. Without it, this is the next best source, as we are (mostly) intelligent enough to piece together bits of information and figure out what's needed as a whole.

i'm downloading msdn atm didn't know it was in bits and pieces it will take a couple hours but it looks pretty nice, also how do i add tool tips and it wants me to put in an accumulator how do i do that and how should i show it? maybe to add up all of the total commissions into a label box would work...

Just to make sure, which version are you downloading?
Can you post the link ur using.

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those 4 on this page http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/

something wrong with that? i think i'm just gonna do the vb express edition, guess thats not the libraries....how the hell do i download the library?

That is VB.Net! not VB6.

then what am i supposed to download? be more specific lol

I don't think you can get the VB6 library from MSDN online anymore. Microsoft has cut off support for VS6 in favor of VS2005Express...

that sucks oh well

Private Sub cmdCalculate_Click()
lblCom.Caption = "Commision: $" & Round(0.2 * (Val(txtSales.Text) - Val(txtCost.Text)), 2)
cmdPrint.Enabled = True
End Sub

giving me an error again won't allow the cmdPrint.Enabled to work o.o wants to put it as .count/item/ubound/lbound again

i still haven't gotten that figured out anyways how do i add tooltips?

anyone any ideas?

You can buy and OEM Version of MSDN Library October 2001 CD on Ebay - I found it yesterday :)

I don't know if its the COMPLETE documentation, but the VB6 section of the MSDN still exists.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms950408.aspx

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Originally Posted by kleinma

I don't know if its the COMPLETE documentation, but the VB6 section of the MSDN still exists.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms950408.aspx

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Doh, I'm an idiot - I new it existed... I was there yesterday when I got the URL to add in post #64 above ...

Use the left hand panel and work your way down: Product Documentation / Reference - from here you can select Objects/Properties etc..