how do I recompile a VB6 Project or file 2

[eliboone]

I know this is a stupid question but the Help feature in my VB6 is unavailable because I am using a Working Model Edition that came with my book. There is a program that someone else created that I need to recompile. I don't know how to do this.

I would appreciate any help received.

Thanks, Eli

 

[Golom]

In standard releases it's just "File/Make" but I don't believe that all the "Working Model" releases of VB have the option to compile a program.

 

[mmilan]

Press F5 to run the program, or use File > Make *****.exe from the menu to compile an exe.

mmilan

 

[eliboone]

Thank You both for the quick response. Does a VB6 file need recompiled only when changes are made to it?

Thank You,

Eli

 

[Golom]

In general ... Yes. But if you have changed something like a comment (and nothing else) then program functionality is unchanged and you don't need to recompile. Further, you can run the program from the IDE to test it. You need to recompile only when you want to generate a stand-alone EXE. I'm assuming that you are working with an EXE project and not an ActiveX, DLL, ActiveX Document, etc., that have different rules.

 

[eliboone]

Ok, just wanted to make sure I understood that.

Yes, I am working with an EXE project.

Thanks again,

Eli