
Learn Visual Basic 5.0
(Shareware Version)

 KIDware (206) 721-2556



Course Description:

Learn Visual Basic 5.0 is a 10 week, self-paced overview of the Visual Basic 
programming language and environment.  Upon completion of the course, you will:

1. Understand the benefits of using Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 as an application 
development tool. 
2. Understand the Visual Basic event-driven programming concepts, 
terminology, and available tools.
3. Learn the fundamentals of designing, implementing, and distributing a wide 
variety of Visual Basic applications.

Learn Visual Basic 5.0 is presented using a combination of course notes (written in 
Microsoft Word format) and over 60 Visual Basic examples and applications.


Course Prerequisites:

To grasp the concepts presented in Learn Visual Basic 5.0, you should possess a 
working knowledge of Windows 95 and have had some exposure to programming 
concepts.  If you have never programmed a computer before, youll have to put in a 
little more effort - perhaps, find a book in your local library on programming using 
QBasic or some other dialect of the Basic computer language.

You will also need the ability to view and print documents saved in Microsoft Word 
for Windows 95 format.  This can be accomplished in one of two ways.  The first, 
and easiest, is that you already have Microsoft Word for Windows 95 on your 
computer.  The second way, and a bit more difficult, is that you can download Word 
Viewer for Windows 95.  This is a free Microsoft product that allows viewing Word 
documents - it is available for download at all the major shareware internet sites 
(ZDNet, Download.Com, SoftSeek).

Finally, and most obvious, you need to have Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0, preferably 
the Professional Edition.  Learn Visual Basic 5.0 does not cover the rudiments of 
navigating in Visual Basic 5.0.  You should be familiar with the simple tasks of using 
the menus, the toolbar, resizing windows, and moving windows around.  Visual 
Basic 5.0 provides an excellent tutorial with instruction on such tasks.

Installing Learn Visual Basic 5.0:

The course notes and code for Learn Visual Basic 5.0 are included in one single 
ZIP file.  Use your favorite unzipping application to write all files to your computer.  
The course is included in the folder entitled LearnVB5-SW.  This folder contains two 
other folders:  VB Notes and VB Code.

The VB Notes folder includes all the notes needed for the class.  Each file in this 
folder has a DOC extension and is in Word for Windows 95 format.  The files are:

Start Here.doc	This file in Word format
Contents.doc	Course Table of Contents
Class 1.doc	Class 1. Introduction to the Visual Basic Language and 
Environment
Class 2.doc	Class 2. The Visual Basic Language
Class 3.doc	Class 3. Exploring the Visual Basic Toolbox
Class 4.doc	Class 4. More Exploration of the Visual Basic Toolbox
Class 5.doc	Class 5. Creating a Stand-Alone Visual Basic Application
Class 6.doc	Class 6. Error-Handling, Debugging and File Input/Output
Class 7.doc	Class 7. Graphics Techniques with Visual Basic
Class 8.doc	Class 8. Database Access and Management
Class 9.doc	Class 9. Dynamic Link Libraries and the Windows API
Class 10.doc	Class 10. Other Visual Basic Topics
Appendix I.doc	Appendix I. Visual Basic Symbolic Constants
Appendix II.doc	Appendix II. Common Dialog Box Constants

The VB Code folder includes all the Visual Basic applications developed during the 
course.  The applications are further divided into Class folders.


How To Take the Course:

Learn Visual Basic 5.0 is a self-paced course.  The suggested approach is to do 
one class a week for ten weeks.  Each weeks class should require about 4 to 8 
hours of your time to grasp the concepts completely.  Prior to doing a particular 
weeks work, open the class notes file for that week and print it out.  Then, work 
through the notes at your own pace.  Try to do each example as they are 
encountered in the notes.  If you need any help, all solved examples are included in 
the VB Code folder.  After completing each weeks notes, a homework exercise is 
given, covering many of the topics taught that week.  Like the examples, try to work 
through the homework exercise, or some variation thereof, on your own.  Refer to 
the completed project in the VB Code folder, if necessary.


What If You Have Questions?

It is recognized there may be times when you need clarification on some point about 
the notes, examples, or Visual Basic.  We will gladly help.  The preferred method of 
relaying your questions to us is via E-Mail.  The E-Mail address is:

KIDware@msn.com

Please include a clearly defined subject for all questions to get past our anti-
spamming filters.  All questions should be sent to the attention of Lou.


Who Produces Learn Visual Basic 5.0?

This course has been developed by Lou Tylee, a partner in KIDware, a producer of 
quality childrens educational programs for over 15 years.  The course notes have 
evolved based on Lous experience in writing childrens software and in teaching a 
similar course at the university level for over four years.  KIDware may be contacted 
via:

KIDware
15600 NE 8th, Suite B1-314
Bellevue, WA 98008
(206) 721-2556
FAX (425) 746-4655
E-Mail:  KIDware@msn.com
Web Site:  http://www.jetcity.com/~kidware


Shareware Version of Learn Visual Basic 5.0

Learn Visual Basic 5.0 is distributed under the shareware concept.  You get to try 
the course free-of-charge.  If you find it doesnt meet your needs, simple erase the 
files from your computer.  If, however, you find the course useful, you are asked to 
pay for it.  The current registration fee is US$19.95 (shipping included).  The 
shareware version includes the first four weeks of the course.  Upon registration, 
you will be sent the complete 10 week course, with all notes and all applications.  
Examine the Contents.doc file to get a flavor for what each weeks class entails.  

To register your version of Learn Visual Basic 5.0, simply fill in the form on the next 
page and mail or FAX it to KIDware.  A portion of all registration fees is donated to 
the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington.



REGISTRATION FORM - LEARN VISUAL BASIC 5.0, VERSION 1.0

LEARN VISUAL BASIC 5.0 is offered as shareware.  This means 
you get to try the course free of charge.  If you use the 
course, however, you are asked to pay for it.  The 
registration fee is just $19.95 (add $1.70 sales tax if 
resident of Washington and $2.00 postage if outside the US or 
Canada).  Upon receipt of your registration fee, you will be 
sent the complete 10 week course, with all notes and code.  A 
portion of the fee is donated to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer 
Research Center in Seattle.  All information on this form will 
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