Visual C++6 Bible

If Visual C++ Can Do It, You Can Do It Too… Master quickly all the job skills you need to develop industrial-strength Windows or Web-based projects — everything from the basics of menus and mouse input to ODBC, DAO, and ADO database programming to scripting. With the expert advice of full-time Visual C++ developers Rick Leinecker and Tom Archer, you'll find everything you need to get up-to-date on the latest developments in Windows programming in Visual C++® 6 Bible — the most hands-on, most comprehensive reference tool of its kind! Inside, You'll Find Complete Coverage of Visual C++ 6

* Master the ins and outs of Windows programming — from menus to exception handling to data I/O
* Maximize the database capabilities of ODBC, the MFC database classes, DAO, ADO, and OLE DB
* Extend your applications with dynamically loaded DLLs and third-party libraries
* Use MFC to create ActiveX controls or ATL to create small footprint controls
* Write dynamic Internet applications with insider tips on sockets, CHtmlView applications, and DHTML
* Learn advanced Visual Studio skills — including VBScript macros and custom AppWizards

Powerful programming tools and demos on CD-ROM, including:

* Objective Grid, Objective Grid Lite, Objective Toolkit, Objective Chart, Objective Edit, Objective Plugin, and Objective Diagram from Stingray Software
* Ultimate Grid and Ultimate Wizard Factory from Dundas Software
* Compuware NuMega Labs's BoundsChecker

Plus, complete demonstration programs from the book! Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like—free—but they have no technical support. www.idgbooks.com System Requirements: Pentium or compatible processor running Windows 95/98 or NT; 24MB RAM; 175MB free hard disk space; CD-ROM drive