visual basic question

[keebler303]

is it possible to save a program as something besides a .vbp file that a machine without vb could open? like an .exe or something?

thanks
Matt

[MetLHead]

Originally Posted by keebler303 is it possible to save a program as something besides a .vbp file that a machine without vb could open? like an .exe or something? thanks Matt

Yes, VB programs can be compiled into .EXE's. However, in order to run it on another computer you need more than just the .EXE file. There is the VB runtime DLL, ActiveX control .OCX files and others. Visual Basic has what's called the "Package and Deployment Wizard" which will gather together the needed files and build an installer. There's also Inno Setup compiler which is a great, free tool which does basically the same thing with lots more flexibility.

Regards,
Scott

[keebler303]

thanks Scott

Matt

[blfinche]

If you are wanting to open a source file for VB, any text editor can open it.

Bobby

[Megahertz]

I believe *.bas files can be viewed by a regular text editor.

[teebee]

Originally Posted by Megahertz I believe *.bas files can be viewed by a regular text editor.

all VB project files (.vbp, .frm, .bas, .cls)... the whole nine yards....