Is this possible in vb ?

[Ulrich Gerkmann-Bartels]

Dim a,b As Integer
Dim a2,b2 as Integer

a=2
b=3
a2=(a)
b2=(b)

a2 + b2 calculate 5 ??

How can i work with pointer ?

in dbase iV it was possible with a syntax like this..

&a2. give 2

Please Help ....