This sample application demonstrates several optimization techniques for Visual Basic. Speed comparisons are made between various coding techniques to illustrate performance differences.
The sample is comprised of several forms, each demonstrating optimized and non-optimized code. When running this sample, it’s a good idea to shut down any other running applications in order to get accurate timings. For more information, see "Designing for Performance and Compatibility," in the Programmer's Guide.
| File | Description |
| About.frm | About box form for application. |
| About.frx | Binary data file for the ABOUT.FRM file. |
| Algorith.frm | Form demonstrating algorithms for drawing. |
| Code.frm | Form demonstrating code optimizations. |
| Collection.frm | Form demonstrating optimizations for collections. |
| Explore.frm | The main form for the sample application with an Explorer style interface. |
| Explore.frx | Binary data file for the EXPLORE.FRM file. |
| Frmimage.frm | Auxiliary form for the Splash Screen demonstration. |
| Frmimage.frx | Binary data file for the FRMIMAGE.FRM file. |
| FrmPics.frm | Form demonstrating optimizations for displaying images. |
| FrmPics.frx | Binary data file for the FRMPICS.FRM file. |
| FrmShow1.frm | Form demonstrating optimizations for forms. |
| FrmShow2.frm | Auxiliary form demonstrating optimizations for forms. |
| Global.bas | Module containing shared code. |
| Graphics.frm | Form demonstrating optimizations for graphics methods. |
| Graphics.frx | Binary data file for the GRAPHICS.FRM file. |
| Numbers.frm | Form demonstrating data type optimizations. |
| Optimize.vbp | Project file for this application. |
| Paintpic.frm | Form demonstrating painting optimizations. |
| Paintpic.frx | Binary data file for the PAINTPIC.FRM file. |
| Splash.frm | Sample splash screen. |
| Splash.frx | Binary data file for the SPLASH.FRM file. |
| Splshdmo.frm | Form demonstrating startup optimizations. |
| Strings.frm | Form demonstrating string handling optimizations |
From the Visual Basic File menu, choose Open Project and select the Optimize.vbp file, which is listed in the Samples directory. Press F5 or choose Start from the Run menu to run the application.