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[AndrejCro]

Hello world!
If anyone can explain me and give me some hints about what is ActiveX...
how can i make it?
what are its limits?
what is it used for?
whats the difference between activex and dll?

thank you, please help me expand my programing knowledge :) !

[WingedPanther]

ActiveX is a Windows technology.

A dll is a dynamic linking library.

Ultimately, a dll provides you additional functions you can use, and ActiveX is one such collection of functions.

[Guest]

ActiveX - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[AndrejCro]

can you give me a common example of dll and activex?

[Guest]

ActiveX: Let me google that for you

DLL: Let me google that for you

[AndrejCro]

haha, i am googling right now, thanks anyway lol =)

why do we need .dll anyway.. cant we write our own functions inside exe ?

[Guest]

DLL files can be linked to different executables to easily provide functions for them. For example if you make a DLL that has a special function, it's easy to provide that function into any executable you want.

[AndrejCro]

ok, now for example, how can i make my program read .mp3 files?
i can use windows media player .dll right ?
or will it just link my program to wmp?
or will it magically let me play mp3?

help ! im confused! =(

[AndrejCro]

guest, may i have your msn? i really need some help because i am making a nice game without having knowledge about dlls and i really want to go to the next step

[Guest]

My knowledge about Windows and the specifics of DLL files is lacking, someone else here may be able to help you.

[Blimp]

Can i remind everyone this is the visual basic programming forum , Are you suggesting your creating a game in Visual basic 'Andrejcro'?. If so you are wasting your time.. try visiting the game creators , they offer free software with a very nice GUI here are the links:

The game creators:
The Game Creators - Home

FPS creator Trial:
The Game Creators - FPS Creator Trial

Unity (Off topic , but its amazing for creating games):
UNITY: Game Development Tool

Maya (For creating 3D Models)AUTODESK:
Maya 3D Animation, Visual Effects, and Compositing Software - Autodesk

If you want to know more , please dont post in the Visual basic forums , email me instead!.

[AndrejCro]

thank you Blimp! i am making a simple game.. yes, vb isnt used for creating games and i know that but with this project i learn even more about vb.. =)

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