VisualBasic Tools & Fun

Tools move the world. In the computer world, we could not function daily without our tools and utility programs. Here are some I've written which I think may be useful to you. Also included are some fun programs.







Color Wheel
I took the original Color Wheel script from The JavaScript Source!! and made it into an executable program, adding two new functions. Now Color Wheel allows you to save a hexadecimal tri-color (like #FFA500) to the clipboard by clicking the mouse on a colored rainbow background. Paste the color combination into that script you're working on and you're all set.

Install instructions:

1. Create a new folder for Color Wheel.

2. Download Color Wheel and save the ZIP file to the new folder.

3. Unzip Color Wheel. You will see 3 files.

4. Click on the .EXE file to execute.

Note: You can copy any color to the clipboard by left-clicking on the image. The color directly under the cursor will be copied.

Download Color Wheel 31k

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This is a Visual Basic program, so requires you to have the current VB6 Runtime files. Most of you have them already, but if you get a program error, go to the VB Runtime Files page. They can be downloaded from there.



Create New Folder Utility
Here's another handy Visual Basic utility. Create New Folder adds a "Create New Folder" item to the context menu when you right click any folder or hard drive in Windows Explorer (whether on the left or right side of the window). It simplifies your new folder creation down to one click. With only one click and no foldout menus to navigate, you can then type in the name of your new folder and it will be created as a sub folder under the folder or hard drive you clicked.

Download Create New Folder Utility 257k

This program comes as a full install. The install also adds an uninstall program to your Start Menu, in case you want to uninstall it. Download the .ZIP file anywhere convenient, then unzip it. Then, simply click on the SETUP.EXE file to install.

This is a Visual Basic program, so requires you to have the current VB6 Runtime files. Most of you have them already, but if you get a program error, go to the VB Runtime Files page. They can be downloaded from there.





StarSX
StarSX is a fun demo program from Wayne S. Freeze, author of the Expert Guide to Visual Basic 6.

Create colored star-like line graphics by controlling the drawing parameters in the program. Screenshots copy very well, and can be made into transparencies for posts or e-mail.

Download StarSX 8k

Unzip and save StarSX anywhere you like. Click to run it. No regular install is necessary.

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This is a Visual Basic program, so requires you to have the current VB6 Runtime files. Most of you have them already, but if you get a program error, go to the VB Runtime Files page. They can be downloaded from there.