PROGRAMMING SKILLS
Microsoft Visual Basic 6
 Here is a sample of some of the Microsoft Visual Basic software
packages that I have created. All the software was built with reusable modular code
– allowing high programmer productivity. Using the technique of encapsulation,
the logic is not bound to any application, and is easy to enhance.
 SupaFind is a Microsoft Visual Basic software source code
text search and change control tool. SupaFind provides a methodical approach to
identifying which variables are being used, throughout all the tortuous logic paths
of a large software project. The tool also can detail precisely the changes made
between the multiple objects of one version and the next. It will quickly become
indispensable in controlling any software project – whether large or small.
 The SupaGrid product is a collection of routines that automate
the usage of ADO and the Sheridan Grid controls. By using the self-describing nature
of a Recordset, SupaGrid removes the tedious work of moving data between
Database and Grid, and eliminates the need for repetitive edit checks. By incorporating
all Sheridan logic in one Component Object Module (COM) package, the programmer
can get the full potential of the Sheridan controls, without having to re-invent
the wheel each time.
 AutoUp is a fully automatic FTP download program allowing
the distribution of music and usage statistics via the Internet. An object was created
to control all FTP activity on the Windows system. Software routines created to
provide:
- Asynchronous access to a remote FTP site.
- Downloading of the directories and selected Files.
- Automation of Internet AutoDial and Hang-Up procedures.
- Calculations of Disk Free Space and Total Disk capacity.
 VideoXtract uses the Microsoft DirectX software to extract
Video sequences from MPEG files. The features of the package are:
- Frame by frame browsing of the Video clip.
- Pictorial views of each clip with time and sequence count.
- Extraction of all frames selected.
- Compression
 Sendmail is a Microsoft Visual Basic program that uses Simple
Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to handle the sending of Emails in bulk, to all customers.
The features are:
- High speed output
- All complexities isolated in separate modules
- Microsoft Outlook bypassed
- HTML and Email attachment facility
 Created a Pricing system for ROM Technologies computer equipment
sales. The system was created in Microsoft Excel, and included:
- Conversion of a text input file to Excel
- Setting of Headings and Worksheets
- Formatting of the input fields
- Unattended batch runs
- Setting of profit margins and final pricing
 Created a Web Site Analysis program using Microsoft Visual
Basic The features of this program are:
- Keyword Density – The Keyword Density analysis is created for a selected web
site page. Specific words can be excluded from the analysis. All links are shown.
Images with the ALT Meta word are listed. The Description and Keyword Meta tags
are shown. H1 and H2 headings are shown.
- Google Ranking – Google is searched for a phrase. All the rankings of the
Web Site pages are shown. This can save hours of time finding the web site amongst
the thousands of competitors.
- Keyword Searches – For a specific phrase, the number of searches on the web
during the last month is shown. It lists all the different combinations of words
used in the search.
- Spell Checker – Microsoft Word is used to check the spelling of the selected
web page.
- W3C validation – The HTML can be checked to ensure compliance with the W3C
standard.
- A list of suggestions for Search Engines Optimisation (SEO) is created.
In addition, created the following Microsoft Visual Basic modules, allowing for
easily reusable code:
- Error Handling
- ADO.Net, ADO and DAO
- Crystal Reports
- TrueGrid
- Sheridan Grids
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Email
- Print Management
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