How to Compile Visual Basic 6.0
Visual Basic is the programming language of Visual Studio 6.0, the 1998 release of Microsoft's interactive programming development software. Visual Studio is used in computer science degree programs for its simplicity and its straightforwardness of its programming concepts. Major concepts and functions have remained untouched throughout newer editions of Visual Studio so as to not complicate its effectiveness as an education tool. The process of finalizing a program through compilation remains both simple and educational.
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Instructions
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Open a program in the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Click on "File" menu at the top. Click on "Open Project," then click on desired program.
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Click on the "Debug" menu. Click on "Start Debugging." The debugger compiles the program. You can also compile this way by pressing the "F5" button on the keyboard.
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Press the "Control" button and the "F5" key simultaneously to compile the program without debugging it.
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Tips & Warnings
Errors found during debugging will be displayed in a message box to help clean up your code.
Do not rely solely on compilation to create workable code; smart programming starts before you sit down in front of the computer.
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