How Do You Use Visual Basic Express?
The current version of Visual Basic Express (VBE) is 2008. If you already have VBE 2005, then with the exception of some enhancements, using either one involves essentially the same skills. If you are familiar with earlier versions of Visual Basic, picking up a basic knowledge of the Express edition is not difficult. Those brand new to programming will find the visual nature of the approach and the built-in tool set a help in getting up and running in a short time. The sample below introduces you to a number of the basic elements involved in using VBE to create programs. Download the free Visual Basic Express 2008 from the Microsoft Visual Studio Download page listed in the Resources section and follow the instructions to install the software. Click on “Start,” then “All Programs” and locate the installed program listed as Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition. Click on this to start the program. Click on “File,” then “New Project” and choose “Windows Forms Application.” In the e
