How Do You Access A Database Using Visual Basic 6.0?
Visual Basic 6.0 can still be used to create robust, database-driven applications which can simply your life. Programs can range from contact mangers to personal calendars and games. There are several ways to access a database using Visual Basic 6.0. One of the easiest methods uses the ADO data control. This control will let you add data-bound VB6 controls to your form which automatically update as you page through your database. Create a new Visual Basic 6.0 project and add a form. Add a label to that form and name it “MyData”. This label will display the values retrieved from your database. Add an ADO data control to your toolbox if it does not already exist. Do this by pressing “Ctrl+T” and choosing “Add Component” from the pop-up window. Find “ADO Data Control 6.0” in the pop-up window and select it to add it to the toolbox. Drag the control to your VB6 form and name it “View_Records.” This control will have left and right arrows that will let you page through the records in your d
