Also, if you are using VB code from Word, Excel or another VBA engine, then the answer in No--not without a VB compiler (which would be included only with the purchase of VB.)
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Browse All TopicsIf I create a program, is there any way to make it into
an .exe file so anyone can run it?
For a no answer (as long as no one else says yes) I will offer 20 pts.
If the answer is yes, I will offer 100 pts for the solution.
If this is unfair, let me know what would be a fair amount of points to offer.
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aavid is correct. If you have the free learning edition of VB, then I don't think this is possible. You will need to purchase at least the standard edition of VB6 in order to create a .exe. I think you can find this for somewhere around $100US. If you have the correct version, it is as simple as going to the File menu and then clicking "Make YourProject.exe".
Happy Programming.
DG
You can use 3d party products to create a standalone exe file, without using PDW. For example you can use Fusion, which will include your exe, all dll's and ocx's and create exe file. You can download Fusion from
http://www.bit-arts.com/
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by: aavidPosted on 2002-02-06 at 14:30:45ID: 6783989
Yes.
Use the Package and Deployment Wizard to create in install program to make sure the target machine gets all of the files needed to run your program.
If you are using the learning edition of VB, then I do not think it allows you to create an EXE file.