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Posted by: shan

I'm trying to teach myself some Visual Basic for the **** of it, but i have [b][u][i]NO[/i][/u][/b] ideas what I want to begin with... So i'm leaving my learning up to everyone here. So post some SIMPLE :D hahhah ideas, and i'll go from there!!



Posted by: þÄ®âÐÖx

One of my earlier projects was to make a CSS scrollbar skinning app... it was really simple and quite useful, but it covered a lot of different areas (file access, etc)

If you're interested in learning to use the Windows API, a great place to start is with API Guide.. it's a great resource with a huge list of APIs and examples for all of 'em

[url]http://www.allapi.net/agnet/apiguide.shtml[/url]



Posted by: shan

þÄ®âÐÖx, thanks!! This list looks pretty comprehensive, so I should be learning a lot in no time...hahhahah :D!!



Posted by: pch

þÄ®âÐÖx, that is not a simple idea for beginners. Shan, a simple idea would make password protection. You will learn If and Then statements. Create one text box and two buttons [an OK and Cancel button]. Here is a helpful site:

[url]http://www.planet-source-code.com[/url]



Posted by: shan

Yea, i've got that far, but I'm pretty tech heavy, i can comprehend alot of coding and stuff, right now I'm working on dde and database applications....Just kinda preparing myself for when i start up school.

Thanks for the site pch! I'll check it out and learn some more there!



Posted by: Pat

As difficult as it might sound (or not). Create a web browser.

I did, just a few minutes ago. At school. Thats how I'm browsing the forum right now.



Posted by: D.Viddy

Just start with a blank form and start adding controls (The little tool buttons on the side). Then try passing text from one control to another. Or add a button and make a simple hello world application. It's really easy to get started. I taught myself. Just play with it, that's how simple it is.



Posted by: warl0rd

Try the calculator program, or if you are feeling brave, create an art program. All of the api's are on the net.



Posted by: ap

check out a1vbcode.com too and better some of their ideas.



Posted by: MM

Here are my suggestions:

1. Calculator (as suggested by warl0rd)
2. A small editor (very easy)
3. A Paintbrush program (it is quite easy, once you begin)



Posted by: Person

Nothing will get you up and running more than good ol calculator :) but try to make one where you can type a whole calculations, so you need order of operations and all that things. :)

Ohoho. MM its you (i see your sig) :) . Good luck on your forum, couple more people and there will a lot to talk about :) (im a member :beard: :p )



Posted by: Shakie

I was at the Nashville, TN release of .NET last week and I have to say, the things that Microsoft is doing with VS .Net (Visual Studio) is very nice.

I am teaching myself VB.NET and it's very easy. So far... lol.



Posted by: Jack

A good starting point would be to either find a program on the net that has the source and use it as a learning tool or look at the example programs included with VB. If you have specific things you want to do with VB post it here and I will dig through my library and see what I have.



Posted by: Jon2

Try simple maths calculations?