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which files do I need to save?

Hi,

need to know which are the files needed to backup a visual basic project. I am saving to floppy, so the bare minimum please.

I assume the following, have I got them all?

<filename>.vbp project file
<filename*>.frm all forms for project

Thanks,

80083r

hongjun

Everything. .vbp, .frm, .cls, .bas, etc. Note that binary files like .frx, etc are also needed.

hongjun

rdrunner

You should also include you cls (classes) and mod (Modules) files...

Thats about it ...

If you have obj files you can delete them (they are left from a failed compilation)

hongjun

MSSCCPRJ.SCC can also be deleted.

hongjun

rdrunner

arrrgh right BAS for modules ;)

frx files should NOT be needed (also left overs from a failed build)

hongjun

.vbw files can also be deleted.

hongjun

hongjun

frx files is NEEDED. They are created because you used controls like picturebox and have included pictures. Try creating a project and a form with a picturebox with of course a picture in it, then run to make sure your creation is okay. Then save it. You will notice .frx file is created. Delete the .frx file and run the project again. You will notice you will get an error! You need the .frx file!!!

hongjun

hongjun

.log files can also be deleted. They are generated to log error messages.

hongjun

Cimperiali

How about zipping the files?
Once you excluded the
MSSCCPRJ.SCC and the compiled (.exes, .dll, .ocx) and inetrmediate or libraries (like .oca,.exp,.lib, .TLB and .VBR for remote components as long as you can recompile before opening projects that refers to... )
from the backup, zip the remaining files before moving to floppy...

80083r

ASKER

ok,

errr... that's a lot of discussion.

How about if I just "save as" and point to the floppy? the problem is there doesn't seem to be one type of save that saves everything... is there?

80083r

80083r

ASKER

also, very simple project, only one form with textboxes, labels and one timer.

no .bas (or any of that other... arghhh! too complicated)

80083r

ASKER

also, very simple project, only one form with textboxes, labels and one timer.

no .bas (or any of that other... arghhh! too complicated)

80083r

ASKER

also, very simple project, only one form with textboxes, labels and one timer.

no .bas (or any of that other... arghhh! too complicated)

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hongjun

Thanks for selecting my comment as the answer. But why the grade of "B"? It could have been an A grade since my comment solved your problem directly. Note that a grade A given does not differ from a grade B or C to a questionner. It will not affect your question points value but rather it only affect your grading record. Your grading record will be better if you shows consistent A grading awarding habit.

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Please explain the reason for the B grade.

hongjun

80083r

ASKER

arrrrgghhhh!

Um, I selected the answer at the end of my shift with my eyes mostly closed?

Sorry, I was really bleary at that point this morning. You are right. Is there any way I can change it?

hongjun

I will request for a change on your behalf. Thanks for responding.

hongjun

Netminder

Grade changed.

Netminder
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80083r

ASKER

Thanks Netminder.