Random-Access Files in Visual Basic 6

Jimmy_Jazz

Does anyone know where I can find some examples of Random-Access Files in Visual Basic 6?

The Corinthian

Had you considered doing a search of MSDN for Random-Access Files in Visual Basic 6 before asking here?

Jimmy_Jazz

Of course I had. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.

The Corinthian

Jimmy_Jazz wrote:

Of course I had. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.

There's plenty of examples of Random-Access Files in Visual Basic 6 on MSDN, so if this is not exactly what you were looking for, you'll have to be more specific with your requirement here.

Evil Phil

Some examples:
http://www.google.ie/search?hl=en&q=VB6+Random+Access&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

Jimmy_Jazz

I've obviously tried that already. Look, if you don't want to help, you don't have to.

The Corinthian

Jimmy_Jazz wrote:

I've obviously tried that already. Look, if you don't want to help, you don't have to.

So far the only information that we have from you is that you are looking for pretty straight-forward examples of Random-Access Files in Visual Basic 6. If this is not the case we need more information if we are to help. Otherwise it simply looks like you're looking for spoonfeeding.

Evil Phil

It's not that obvious, you should have said. Have a go at it and post some code perhaps, you'll get a much healthier response. Or just tell us what you are trying to do?

Seth Brundle

Jimmy_Jazz wrote:

Of course I had. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.

...which is what?
Are you looking for basic beginners info or more advanced stuff? Is there a particular thing you are trying to do?

Jimmy_Jazz

Right. Here's what I need to do. The user will choose a username and password. Then, he/she will input his/her details (name, age, address etc.) into a form via textboxes and comboboxes. If he/she clicks on a "Save" command button, the details will be saved to a random-access file and the program will end. Later, the user will be able to enter in his/her username and password, the details will be retrieved from the random-access file, and be displayed in either a picture box, or on separate labels. I haven't made a final decision on the display yet. This sounds like it should be easy to do, but for some reason I'm having serious difficulty with it. I thought I'd be able to find an example that does this, but I can't. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it.

Evil Phil

Not going into too much detail here but have a look at the File System Object which is perfect for your purposes and a good introduction to using COM objects within VB6 to boot. Here's a tutorial that may help to get you started as well.

Jimmy_Jazz

That tutorial was excellent. Thanks a lot.