Visual Basic 2010 Basics
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An individual can get both text in the box or he can click the downwards ______ on the appropriate side.

arrow

Checkboxes resemble radio switches in that they are used in groups, but a user can choose more than one ______ in the group.

item

To change the form’s title, click in the box on the right of the ______ property.

Text

In the properties window, the items listed in the left column represent the names of various ______ associated with the selected object.

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You may also alter other properties of the form such as font, location, size, foreground color, background color, ______, and MinimizeBox.

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Properties can be set by highlighting the items in the right column then change them by typing or selecting the available ______.

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You can also change the properties of the object at ______ to give special effects.

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Remember the maximum number for each color is ______ and the minimum number is 0.

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Controls in Visual Basic 2010 are tools that can be placed in the form to perform various ______.

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Some of the most used common controls are Button, Label, ______, ListBox, PictureBox, TextBox and more.

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To insert a control into your form, you just need to ______ the control from the tool box and drop it into the form.

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When you click on the Toolbox tab, the common controls ______ will appear.

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The user can include strings, numerical values, and a mix of those in a ______.

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The ______ control is utilized to display a list of items in the application.

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Visual Basic 2010 is a full fledged ______ Programming Language.

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One label is to display the addition operator and the other label is to display the ______ sign.

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The Integrated Development Environment when you launch VB2010 Express is known as ______.

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The last label is to display the ______.

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To create your first application in VB2010, you need to click on ______.

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You can change the default project name to something like ______.

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After dragging the button control into the form, change its default Text from Button1 to ______.

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When you run the program and click on the OK button, a dialog box will display the message '______'.

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The ______ section shows a list of projects that have been created recently.

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The Toolbox will appear when you click on the ______ tab.

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Controls in Visual Basic 2010

Visual Basic 2010 elements that enable adding functionality to a form, like buttons, text boxes, and labels. They can be dragged and dropped from the Toolbox and customized.

Label in Visual Basic 2010

A visual element that displays text, such as informative messages or titles. It cannot be directly edited by the user.

PictureBox in Visual Basic 2010

A visual element used to display images. Great for adding pictures or icons to your application.

TextBox in Visual Basic 2010

A visual element that allows the user to input text data. This can be words, numbers, or any combination.

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ListBox in Visual Basic 2010

A visual element that allows the user to select one or more items from a list. The list can be presented in a dropdown or scrolling display.

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Button in Visual Basic 2010

A visual element that functions like a traditional Windows button. It typically triggers a click event when pressed.

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Button1_Click event handler

A coding block triggered when a user clicks a Button control. This event handler lets you define actions that happen when the button is clicked.

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Single data type in Visual Basic 2010

A variable type that can store floating-point numbers, allowing for decimal values.

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Visual Basic 2010

Visual Basic 2010 is an object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. It's known for its user-friendly interface and its ability to build various applications.

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Visual Basic 2010 IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

This is the main workspace you'll use in VB.Net. It allows you to design the interface of your application by arranging controls like buttons and labels. You'll also write code to interact with these controls.

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Toolbox

These are building blocks that provide visual elements like buttons, text boxes, and labels. The Toolbox helps you select and place these controls on the form.

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Properties Window

A window that allows you to define how each control behaves. Every control has properties that can be customized, such as its size, color, or text.

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Run Button

This lets you execute and run your code. It allows you to see the result of your programming and how it interacts with the user interface.

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Code Window

This is where you write instructions for each control. When an event happens like a button click, the code within this section will trigger the corresponding action.

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Compile

This allows your application to be used by others. It compiles your code into a runnable format that can be shared and used.

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Dialog Box

This represents a separate window that appears when a specific event happens, such as when a button is clicked. It provides a way to display messages or gather user input.

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Checkbox

A graphical element that allows the user to select one or more options from a list. Each option is represented by a small square box that can be checked or unchecked.

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Runtime

The process of changing the properties of an object while the program is running. This allows for dynamic changes, like changing the color of a button when it is clicked.

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Form1

The default name assigned to a form in Visual Basic 2010. It can be changed to a more meaningful name by modifying the 'Text' property in the Properties Window.

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Text Property

Used to set the title that appears on the top of a window. It is typically used to describe the purpose of the form or the application.

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Design Time

The ability to change the appearance and behavior of a control at the time the program is created, before running it. This is done within the Visual Basic IDE.

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Textbox

A control that allows the user to input text. This control can be used to get user input, display information, or create labels within the form.

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Visual Basic 2010 IDE

The visual representation of a form is created here. You can add controls, modify properties, and design the overall layout of your application.

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Study Notes

Visual Basic 2010 Basics

  • Visual Basic 2010 is a full object-oriented programming (OOP) language, developed by Microsoft in 2010.
  • It's comparable to other OOP languages like C++, Java, and C#.
  • A free Express Edition is available for download from the Microsoft website.
  • The Integrated Development Environment (IDE) has several sections:
    • New Project/Open Project: for creating or opening projects
    • Recent Projects: listing recently created projects
    • Getting Started: offering helpful tips for application development
    • Latest News: updates and new releases about Visual Basic 2010 Express
    • Properties: to define properties of individual controls

Creating a New Project

  • To start a new application, click "New Project".
  • A dialog box will open with various project types, including "Windows Forms Application".
  • The default project name is "Windows Application1" but can be changed.
  • Clicking "OK" leads to a new development environment window with an empty form, a toolbox, and property settings.
  • The toolbox is not initially visible, it must be selected.

Adding and Configuring Controls (e.g., Button)

  • Controls are added to the form by dragging them from the toolbox.
  • Controls can be resized and repositioned.
  • The properties of controls can be altered (e.g., a button’s text).
  • Changing a button's text in the "properties" window will display the change on the form.

Coding an Event Handler (e.g., Button Click)

  • Clicking a button in the IDE can open a corresponding code window.
  • Add an event handler to respond to the button's click:
    • An example is provided using a message box to say "Welcome to Visual Basic 2010".
  • The code includes the "Public Class Form1" and "End Class" statements surrounding the code and a "Handles" clause linking the code to the event

Controls Overview

  • Visual Basic 2010 has various controls categorized as "Common Controls" (Button, Label, ComboBox, ListBox, PictureBox, TextBox) and other categories.
  • Controls are used to create various Windows applications.

Running the Application

  • Running the program allows the user to interact with the implemented controls and functions.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of Visual Basic 2010, an object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. Participants will explore the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) features, project creation, and the different types of projects available. Test your knowledge of essential functions and structure in Visual Basic.

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