INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 4: Language Issues

ID: Q170161

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Visual Basic Learning, Professional, and Enterprise Editions for Windows, version 6.0

SUMMARY

The information below includes the documentation and workarounds for Visual Basic 6.0. This information can also be found in the README.htm file that ships with Visual Basic 6.0 on the Visual Basic 6.0 CD-ROM. Please see the REFERENCES section of this article for a list of the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles relating to the Visual Basic 6.0 readme.

Following is a list of all parts of the readme file:


Part 1.  Important Issues - Please Read First!
Part 2.  Data Access Issues and DataBinding Tips
Part 3.  Control Issues
Part 4.  Language Issues
Part 5.  Samples Issues
Part 6.  Wizard Issues
Part 7.  Error Message Issues
Part 8.  WebClass Designer Issues
Part 9.  DHTML Page Designer Issues
Part 10. Extensibility issues
Part 11. Miscellaneous Issues
Part 12. Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) Issues
Part 13. Dictionary Object
Part 14. Visual Component Manager
Part 15. Application Performance Manager

MORE INFORMATION

InStr Function and Locale-Specific Comparisons

To use locale-specific rules in a comparison, enter a valid LCID (LocaleID).

SendKeys Statement Gives Invalid Procedure Call Error

The short form of the code for sending an Insert, {INS}, results in an "Invalid procedure call" error under Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3. To work around this problem, use the long code for Insert, {Insert}.

Type Statement Clarification

The last sentence of the "Type statement" Help topic states: "The setting of the Option Base statement determines the lower bound for arrays." This sentence is incorrect and should be ignored. The Option Base setting has no effect on arrays in user-defined types.

Decimal Data Type Stored As Signed Integer

The "Decimal Data Type" Help topic states that Decimal variables are stored as unsigned integers, which is incorrect. Decimal variables are stored as signed integers.

DateSerial Function and Windows 98/Windows 2000

For the year argument, two-digit years are interpreted based on user- defined machine settings (the default range is 1930-2029). The range settings are defined in the Regional settings of the Microsoft Windows Control Panel.

Code Window "Find Next" Keyboard Shortcut

The "Code Window Keyboard Shortcuts" Help topic incorrectly states the Find Next keyboard shortcut is SHIFT+F4. The correct keyboard shortcut for Find Next is F3.

Add Method (Folders) Syntax

In the "Add Method (Folders)" Help topic, the syntax shown is incorrect. The correct syntax is:


   object.Add foldername

REFERENCES

For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q170164 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 1: Important Issues - Read First!

Q170163 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 2: Data Access/Databinding Issues

Q170162 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 3: Control Issues

Q170160 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 5: Samples Issues

Q190046 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 6: Wizard Issues

Q170158 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 7: Error Message Issues

Q189539 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 8: WebClass Designer Issues

Q190249 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 9: DHTML Page Designer Issues

Q170154 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 10: Extensibility Issues

Q170157 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 11: Miscellaneous Issues

Q170156 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 12: Transaction Server (MTS) Issues

Q191792 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 13: Dictionary Object

Q191791 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 14: Visual Component Manager

Q191790 : INFO: VB 6.0 Readme Part 15: Application Performance Explorer

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