In response to a many VB programmers wanting a better alternative to using
resource files to store their bmps,wavs, etc. This code presents a simple
way to store those resources in a resource-only ActiveX dll that can be loaded
from their VB application.
Here is some info about the code:
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ViewRes.Vbp
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This the code that loads the resources from the dll. To run this code, you
must FIRST load Createthedll.vbp and modify the cREATETHEDLL.RES by adding
your resources**. Compile into dll and register it in the IDE going to PROJECTS-->REFERENCES
and loading the dll. |
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Createthedll.vbp
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This is what you will use to create the dll that will hold your resources.
I have created a .res(Createthedll.res) that has a picture and a wave file
in it. You can delete those files and add your own**. Once you have finished,
compile to dll. |
Steps:
- Open Createthedll.vbp and add resources to .res and compile to dll.
- Register the dll in the IDE Projects--> References
- Open ViewRes.Vbp and run to view your resources.
(**Note: I have placed a bmp and wav in the .res file already. You can just
compile it as a demonstration).
I am sure there a lot improvements that can be made, bear in mind this was put
together to respond to user questions about using VB to store their wavs, bmps,
etc. in a resource only dll.