[RESOLVED] 'Require Variable Declaration' bug

[baja_yu]

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?

[brucevde]

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.

[baja_yu]

Excellent info! Thanks.