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Seeking and Fleeing AI Algorithms

In a good game we need our enemies to seek after the main character (like pacman and the ghosts) or we need them to flee (like the ghosts when pacman eats a pill). read more

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Time based modeling algorithm for games

If you are creating a game that has cutting edge graphics you want to take advantage of every CPU cycle you can. By learning Time Based Modeling you can take full advantage of your computer's FPS. read...

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Handling Bitmaps

This tutorial explains how to manipulate Bitmaps in VB6. Once you know this you can manipulate pictures, do screen captures, etc.read more

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Create your own custom Resource Files

Windows resource files are sometimes a pain to use. Instead we can store resources in binary format in our own custom resource file using only Visual Basic 6. Than to read the resources you do the same...

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Simulate a flock of objects in your game

There are times in game development where we need to have a bunch of objects behave like a flock. With a little math we can simulate the behavior of a flock of animals.read more

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Rectangular and Circular Collision Detection

In any good game we must detect when objects have collided. This turns out to be pretty simple. See how to do both rectangular and circular collision detection.read more

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Seeking and Fleeing Algorithms

If you want enemies to seek after your player (like ghosts after pacman) or you want enemies to run from your player (like when pacman eats a pill) then you must master the AI seeking and fleeing...

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Time based modeling algorithm for Games

Instead of putting a frame cap on your game this source code shows you how to get your max FPS by using Time Based Modeling.read more

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Handling Bitmaps well

See how to do all sorts of things with bitmap files. This code demonstrates how to use and manipulate windows bitmaps at the lowest level.read more

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Create your own custom Resource Files

Use the binary AND and OR operators to keep track of game character attributes.read more

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An advanced multiple client server chat program using Winsock control

This tutorial explains how you can use the Winsock control to create a server that accepts multiple clients. A lot like how IRC works.read more

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Advanced multiple client server using the Winsock control

See how to build an advanced client server chat like program that allows multiple connections (like IRC) using the Winsock control.read more

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Roman Numeral Converter

This program converts an integer in the range of 1 through 3999 to its equivalent in Roman numerals. It also converts a Roman numeral string to its decimal equivalent.read more

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Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language)

This explains in great depth how the SQL language works. It has many examples and uses access databases to demonstrate the SQL syntax.read more

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Using DAO (Data Access Objects) Code

This demonstrates a full working application using nothing but DAO code (no data control) this gives you the advantage of having full control over everything.read more

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Amazing things you can do with the Listbox control

Learn everything about the Listbox control. From simple to advanced to very advanced things you can do with this neat control. read more

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Using ADO and stored procedures

Learn how to use ADO along with stored procedures in this VB6 tutorial. It shows examples using an access database, SQL database, and oracle database.read more

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Advanced Formating using Multi-Part Formats

The Visual Basic 6 Format function can be used to format some very advanced data. This tutorial explains how to use Multi Formats to do this.read more

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Nesting the Format Function

By nesting the VB6 Format function inside of itself we are able to format some pretty amazing strings. Check out this Visual Basic Tutorial to see how.read more

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Understanding the Windows API in VB

Many times you want your VB6 application to interact with other dlls and applications. This can occur if you want to use one of the functions that Microsoft wrote in their Windows API Dlls or if you...

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Understanding VB6 Arrays (Advanced)

This VB6 tutorial demonstrates how you can pass arrays to functions, how User Defined Type (UDT) arrays work, and how variant arrays work. It is a little more advanced then the beginner tutorial but is...

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Using the FSO (File System Object) in VB6

The VB6 File System Object (FSO) allows you to do many things that aren't built into the normal VB commands. With the FSO you can do all sorts of file and folder manipulation, querying, reading,...

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Subclassing in VB6 ActiveX Tutorial

Sub classing in Visual Basic is a very powerful concept. However, it fails when you try to implement it from within an ActiveX control. Learn how you can handle window sub classing from withing your...

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Using The Win32 API

The Win32 API is a bit complex but very powerful. This tutorial shows you how to easily use the Windows API in a simple way. It explains the safety steps you need to take and how to write excellent API...

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Database Design

As you begin to program more advanced programs that store data in databases you will need to understand how to layout the database in the most efficient way. This will allow you to create Visual Basic...

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Optimizing Database Applications

Optimize, Optimize, Optimize! This is how you can create the best, fastest, most user friendly apps. In this tutorial you learn what the optimum way to do database development is.read more

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Using Jet Data Access Objects

Microsoft has a great database back end called JET. It is most known because the program called Microsoft Access uses it. You can also use this same database in your VB6 applications. This Visual Basic...

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Access Security

Microsoft Access is a great database application that is easy to interface into from within Visual Basic. A key thing you might want to learn is how to implement the proper security for your...

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Creating Advanced PDF documents in VB

This VB tutorial builds off the last and demonstrates how you can create more advanced PDF files. It teaches you how to create a multi-page document, with page headers, footers, page numbers, shapes,...

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Kreiranje naprednog PDF dokumenta u VB

Ovaj VB tutorial gradi poslednji i pokazuje kako možete da kreirate naprednije PDF fajlove. Ona vas uči kako da napravite višeslojni dokument, sa postavkom zaglavlja, podnožja stranice, brojeve...

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