ID Number: Q73798
1.00
WINDOWS
Summary:
This article describes how to optimize size and speed for applications
in Microsoft Visual Basic programming system version 1.0 for Windows.
More Information:
Below are guidelines to help increase speed, available resources,
available RAM, and available disk space in Visual Basic:
Increase Speed
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- Preload forms.
- Store graphics as bitmaps.
- Place debug routines in a separate module.
- Use dynamic link library (DLL) routines.
Increase Available Resources
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- Create simulated controls using a graphic object.
- Draw graphics images during run time.
Increase Available RAM
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- Use Integer variables instead of Single variables.
- Create dynamic arrays to free arrays when not needed.
- Drop/unload controls and forms when not needed.
- Use local variables.
Increase Disk Space
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- Build controls at load time.
- Minimize header size.
- Delete unnecessary functions and subroutines.
- Delete unused objects and associated methods.
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