Developing pretty software applications 2

[IanNav]

Dear All,

First of all please dont think i'm stupid asking this question, i just wanna hear it from someone else...

I am thinking of developing a picture viewer appication for a friend, which look would be more important than functionality. I know VB fairly well (mainly database stuff). But i'm not sure if this is the right language to develope in.

Just to give you an idea, i would be looking to get the same sorta look as alot of modern appications, (eg MSN6, ICQ, WinAMP, Adware, ZoneAlarm etc...) with the rounded edges pretty pictures etc.

I know C++ would be the first choice to develop in (but i don't know it), i was just wondering if that sorta thing could be done in VB or in any other similar BASIC langauge, (dark basic etc..)

Would .net be an option, (the app would need to be compatible with win9x as well as XP)

Can anyone offer any advise on this?

Cheers

Ian

 

[strongm]

Yep, entirely possible in Vb6

 

[JAG14]

Ian,

There is a control that I use by Connetica software in the UK that lets you design your form to any shape you want, round, rounded edges, triangles etc. The control is tiny and best of all FREE.

All you need is a basic working knowledge of GIF images, which, if you don't, i'm sure you'll find help on here...

http://www.connetica.co.uk

The control was recommended by a Tek-tips user, but i can't find the thread... (If it was you, Pipe up!)

This goes a long way to making pretty apps.

Hope this helps.

[tt]"Very funny, Scotty... Now Beam down my clothes."[/tt]

 

[TheTuna]

That would be me Jag... I'm glad to see it's getting around. I pretty much don't develop without it!



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[TheTuna]

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To save myself from totally looking like a goof, i double checked to make sure it really was me... yep, it was...




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[JAG14]

Good Piping, You Dessicated Dolphin of a man you!

For the record. I hereby Acknowledge that Mr. Tuna here is the man who has recommended the foresaid control and shall therefore be the on who receives the appraisal by the writer of the foresaid control, should any be forthcoming. Thank you.

Oh.. and bravo to the writer of the foresaid control too. Tanfastic.

[tt]"Very funny, Scotty... Now Beam down my clothes."[/tt]

 

[TheTuna]

lol

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[IanNav]

Thanks guys...

Really helpful.

Will give it a go, and let you know how i get on

 

[JAG14]

No probs Ian.

[tt]"Very funny, Scotty... Now Beam down my clothes."[/tt]

 

[TheTuna]

I'd like to take a moment to recommend Macromedia's Fireworks MX 2004 as an EXCELLENT tool to create user interfaces.

For anyone who's ever wanted to quickly and easily create forms with that clean, beveled look, Fireworks MX 2004 is a great solution.

Macromedia has generously granted a 30 day FULLY FUNCTIONAL trial version to anyone who wants to download it.

Visit

http://www.macromedia.com

and follow the links.

When your 30 days is up, you'll have to make a purchase... because living without it would be insane! ;-)

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