Windows Forms Creation with Visual Basic 2008

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Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 give developers the tools to create a variety of Windows Forms applications. This course explores how to create and configure Windows Forms using Visual Studio 2008. Specific topics covered include basic form creation, modifying controls and layout in a Windows Form and creating event handlers. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development 70-505. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who intend to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Basic 2008 to develop Windows Forms applications ; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-505 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building Windows-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5; working experience of Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Basic 2008.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Windows Forms Creation with Visual Basic 2008

recognize the steps for creating and customizing forms

identify the steps for modifying form initialization code

recognize the steps for adding controls at runtime

recognize the steps for setting access keys and customizing the appearance of a form

recognize the steps for setting tab order, accessibility, and form behavior

identify the steps for organizing the display of controls within panels and group boxes

identify the steps for organizing controls on tabbed pages in a form

recognize the steps for configuring the layout of controls on a panel

recognize the steps for using the SplitContainer control to create dynamic container areas

add some controls to a form

set tab order on a form

initialize the form and its controls

group controls on a form

recognize the steps for creating an event handler in a Windows form

identify the uses of event handlers in Windows forms applications

recognize the code for programming an application to recognize modifier keys

recognize the code for overriding methods in the base class

create an event handler at runtime

connect multiple events to a single event handler

override a base method

Course Number:
sd_adwf_a01_it_enus