Windows API question

[itmasterw]

Hi recently I was looking for a VB job, and they asked what version of VB have you used, and was this used with Windows API? I know what version VB I used but could someone tell me what they ment by was this used with Windows API? I think I have an idea but am not sure. Could someone explain what windows API is.
Thank You

 

[AirCon]

Hi,

Maybe what they meant was, were you familiar with Windows API programming in VB.

Windows API stands for Windows Advanced Programming Interface. It's a huge collection of functions provided by Windows and ready to use from any language.

For example "MessageBox" API, you can just declare and call it from VB.

Const MB_OK = &H0
Private Declare Function MessageBox Lib "user32" _
Alias "MessageBoxA" _
(ByVal hwnd As Long, ByVal lpText As String, _
ByVal lpCaption As String, ByVal wType As Long) As Long

Private Sub Form_Load()
'Show a messagebox
MessageBox Me.hwnd, "Win32API MessageBox", App.Title, MB_OK
End Sub

I am sorry if there is a mistake in code, cos I'm no good in VB
I'm sure someone can give you more info or sample code

Regards

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[CajunCenturion]

Is it Advanced Programming Interface or is it Application Program Interface?

Good Luck
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[itmasterw]

Yes, I think that is what they ment. This really cleared that up for me. I have looked in a number of books and on the web, and could not find anything.
Thank you

 

[timmay3141]

I thought it was application program interface...

 

[AirCon]

itmasterw
Glad it helps you

Cajun & timmay
Yes it is Application Programming Interface. Sometimes I get confused between "Advanced" and "Application" :-D


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