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- How to omit or include optional arguments in VB6
- There may be times when you may want to define one or more optional arguments that can be included or omitted when a procedure is called. Read this VB6 tip to learn how you can do so with the Optional keyword. Most VB6 procedures—subs and functions—take a fixed number...
- Tags: Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Peter Aitken, Microsoft development tools, optional argument, Visual Basic Tips Newsletter, Argument, Programming Languages, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- Technical articles 2005-08-25
- How to omit or include optional arguments in VB6
- How to omit or include optional arguments in VB6article rootUse Multiple Methods Not Optional ArgumentsAlthough VB6 and many other languages as well support optional arguments in methods, this is really not the best solution to the programming problem.There are typically two scenarios where programmers use optional arguments. One, a...
- Tags: Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, optional argument, programming, refactoring, software development, Wayne M.
- Discussion threads 2005-08-26
Additional Resources
- Argumentative (exe)
- Argumentative is open source Argument Mapping software. The program will allow you to manipulate and view the structure of an argument. A tree view allows the argument to be expanded and contracted in a format that is quickly navigated. The graphical view shows a more pictorial view of the argument....
- Tags: Argument, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Management
- Software downloads 2008-02-01
- Agushka Backgammon (zip)
- This backgammon game is designed to have a more advanced level of play than other programs, with a computer opponent modeled on neural networks. Its features include four skill levels, optional doubling cube, games statistics, zoom, optional move display, and optional animation. You can also view or change the random...
- Tags: Games, Productivity, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2007-06-21
- Utilize VB6's PaintPicture method to create special effects
- If your development work could use a creative flair, you should consider utilizing VB6's PaintPicture method to create special effects with bitmap images. Peter Aitken offers pointers on using this method and makes sense of the confusing opcode argument. Visual Basic 6's PaintPicture method allows you to create...
- Tags: Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Peter Aitken, Picture Box, pixel, ScaleMode, ScaleMode property, Visual Basic Tips Newsletter, Destination, Picture, Image, Argument
- Technical articles 2005-05-26
- Access To MySQL (exe)
- Access to MySQL is a small program that will convert Microsoft Access Databases to MySQL Transfer data directly to a server. Create a dump file. Optional transfer of indexes. Optional transfer of records. Optional transfer of default values in field definitions. Identifies and transfers auto number field types. Command line...
- Tags: Transfer, Microsoft Access, MySQL, Databases, Microsoft Office, Open Source, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Office Suites
- Software downloads 2006-05-31
- System_Up_Time (widget)
- Designed for everyone who would like to take a quick glimpse once in a while at how long the favorite machine has been chugging along since the last OS boot and especially for all the sysuptime obsessed recorder-holders out there. Here is a list of the main features: Diode matrix...
- Tags: Diode, Matrix
- Software downloads 2007-07-11
- Rationale (exe)
- Rationale is a high-quality 'argument processing' software. Use Rationale to create "argument maps", diagrams of reasoning and argument. Rationale will help professionals (for example, lawyers, analysts, or policy makers) handle complex reasoning more effectively; and it will help students learn the fundamentals of good reasoning, critical thinking, and argumentative essay...
- Tags: Layout, Argument, Rationale, Performance Management, Tools & Techniques, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management
- Software downloads 2007-11-08
- Explore the various benefits of the Collection object in VB6
- VB6 makes use of collections in many ways, such as keeping track of controls on a form and system printers. Learn how to create a Collection object, as well as how to use the Add method to add items to the collection. A collection is an ordered set...
- Tags: Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Peter Aitken, benefit, Visual Basic Tips Newsletter, Collection, Construction, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Languages, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- Technical articles 2005-08-01
- The Java Extension Mechanism
- The Java extension mechanism offers an easy-to-use infrastructure for providing optional packages. Packages can be used by all Java programs without the need to modify the user class path. Instead of requiring the user to work with the -classpath option, please consider taking advantage of the extension mechanism. However, the...
- Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Extension Mechanism, Programming Languages, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- White papers 2005-04-26
- Invalid procedure call or argument encountered in one computer
- just upgraded to Windows XP and now the Export to Excel function in the web application I'm using gets an "invalid procedure call or argument" error.has anyone experienced the same problem? do I just have to tweak some configuration in my OS?thanks!
- Tags: gctan@..., software, excel, programming, export, computer
- Discussion threads 2006-12-14
- Squeezing Information Out of Data
- The SAS system offers a superb set of tools for analyzing data. However, the data received from a client may not be as clean as one would like. Prior to version 9, the undesired information was removed out of the variables by a combination of programming and the use of...
- Tags: Function, SAS System, SAS Institute
- White papers 2006-02-28
- Introduction to the FileConnection API
- This paper describes the FileConnection API. It also includes a brief description of the example MIDlet that is included in this package and additional details about the API implementation in Nokia devices. The FileConnection API was specified in JSR-75: PDA Optional Packages for the J2ME Platform, which includes two Java...
- Tags: Package, Nokia Corp., J2ME, API, PDAs, Java, Handhelds, Hardware, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- White papers 2004-11-02
- ByteRun Protector for PHP (zip)
- Protect your PHP scripts from being pirated. Convert your PHP scripts to unreadable but still executable form. The program supports PHP4 and PHP5 and offers 100% secure bytecode protection. Works under Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD. Has optional domain lock and optional time expiration.
- Tags: PHP, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development
- Software downloads 2005-08-04
- BigTime (exe)
- BigTime is an easy to use count down/count up timer with optional voice announcements and 1 second increments. The time allowance can be set from 1 second to 100 hours. Optional color changes based upon time. Start, stop, and reset functions allow pauses and restarts. Great for classrooms and presentations,...
- Tags: BigTime
- Software downloads 2007-11-27
- No %'s or &'s: Macros Inside the SAS DATA Step
- Macro programming is one of the most powerful and flexible techniques in the SAS system. Macro programs can be used to automate repetitive tasks and for conditional execution of program statements. For some, however, the syntax of macro code may sometimes be confusing and hard to follow. But most macro...
- Tags: SAS Institute, Macro Programming, CALL EXECUTE
- White papers 2005-03-09
- code option
- code optionhow about a way to post code in a response that doesn't get formatted to include smiley images etc?in both the Q&A and Discussion Centre? something like the bbcode of:[code]insert code here[/code]to avoide posts that get this:http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=9&threadID=168994&messageID=1723694How about no smile face cr*p.I think we can talk with out that...
- Tags: This function, EOQ, HTML, Value at Risk, Jaqui, feedback
- Discussion threads 2005-02-27
- Of course I don't need it
- I read with some interst this discussion thread Sonja started:And I noticed more than one comment along the lines of "why do I need to upgrade to Vista?" I remember the same argument being touted when we were debating whether we would upgrade to Windows XP. In fact I remember...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Desktops
- Blog posts 2006-08-25
- Straw man arguments bite both ways
- George: Thank you for debunking these straw man arguments. I appreciate it greatly.I really liked how you used those same straw man arguments as the only evidence for your argument that there is no real argument for net neutrality. That is the real coup.So let me get...
- Tags: Net Neutrality
- Discussion threads 2006-06-07
- Wild Arms Alter Code: F: Prima Official eGuide (exe)
- Detailed maps to show the locations of items. Destroy all bosses with ease including Ragu O Ragula. All optional areas explored. All optional events covered. Find all Ex File Keys. Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer...
- Tags: Boss, Desktops, Hardware
- Software downloads 2007-06-21
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