Tools For Visual Basic

Build powerful line-of-business applications
Tap the development foundation of Tools for Visual Basic and Microsoft Visual Basic Add-Ins to automate the creation of Visual Basic controls and assist in the development process. Microsoft ActiveX® controls and properties are fully integrated with the Visual Basic Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Access the power of SQL Server
Minimize the effort required to create Microsoft SQL Server-based applications. Microsoft SQL Server database APIs can be accessed by using Tools for Visual Basic components to provide forward and backward record navigation, field validation, field value lookup, common event logging, multi-user contention, automated transaction rollback, and more. Reduce development time
Easily maintain SQL table data, generate new SQL tables, place Visual Basic controls on Visual Basic forms with application properties already set, and add new reports from Crystal Reports 10.0. In addition to programming components, Tools for Visual Basic provides design dictionary utilities to support the development process. Manage customizations
Allow users of your applications to perform customizations and extensions to your applications — without changing your source code. Applications created using Tools for Visual Basic are enabled for Microsoft Dynamics SL Customization Manager. Realize quick return on investment with MSDN
Achieve maximum return on your investment by mastering Tools for Visual Basic quickly with hands-on training that teaches the Visual Basic development environment used by Microsoft programmers. Also, the MSDN Library contains technical programming information including sample code, documentation, technical articles, and reference guides for Tools for Visual Basic and other Microsoft development environments.