The InvisibleInstance sample implements a nonvisual run-time instance of the InvisibleDesigner object.
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The InvisibleInstance designer has one property, MyString, which can be read or edited. This designer also implements an AboutBox method that displays a simple About box.
To build the InvisibleInstance sample
Using the Designer at Design Time:
See the InvisibleDesigner sample for a description of design-time behavior.
Using the Designer at Run Time:
When the InvisibleDesigner enters run mode, Visual Basic creates an instance of an aggregate object containing the InvisibleInstance object. This object does not have a visible user interface; you must use Visual Basic code to get or set the MyString property or view the About box.
Sample Project
The VB_SimpleDsgnSamp project in the VBSamples directory is a Visual Basic test program for the InvisibleInstance sample. To use this project in Visual Basic, create a standard EXE project. On the File menu, click Open Project, then navigate to the VB_Samples\VB_SimpleDsgnSamp directory. Select SimpleDsgnSamp.vbp to load the project files into the Visual Basic environment.
See Also
InvisibleDesigner Sample