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Mahoney
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Posted: 21st Sep 2008 21:28
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Is it powerful enough to make small programs for my personal use (hex-based file editing, in particular)? C++ requires far to much for simple windows even to make anything quickly. So, I guess my question is, will I be able to easily learn VB (2008, if you're wondering) in a single afternoon to use for simple programs?

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Kevin Picone
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Posted: 21st Sep 2008 21:34
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yes, easily.


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Mahoney
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Posted: 21st Sep 2008 21:36
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Alright. I'm having trouble finding a tutorial that isn't VB6, though. Microsoft documentation is all meant for absolute beginners, not C programmers.

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Mahoney
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I'm messing with a console app, and I cannot believe how simply it works. It's almost scary.

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David R
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Why not use CLR with C++? Then you can use file routines that you're used to, and use the GUI dialog/form editor as well


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Mahoney
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Isn't CLR disabled in the Express edition? Besides, I'm enjoying this. It's so simple for writing basic programs quickly.

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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 21st Sep 2008 22:14
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I've only experience with Visual BASIC 3, but that's an ace bit of software even if it is a big slow. Good for making simple editors, and tools like specialised calculators.

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