In just 21 days, you'll have all the skills you need to get up and running efficiently. With this complete, tutorial, you'll master the basics and then move on to the more advanced features and concepts. Understand the fundamentals of objects, controls, and components. Master all of the new and advanced features that Visual Basic offers. Learn how to effectively use the latest tools and features by following practical, real-world examples. Get expert tips from a leading authority on implementing Visual Basic 5 in the corporate environment. Designed for the way you learn, this book takes you through the warranted, step-by-step lessons, or just choose those lessons that interest you the most. Learn to: write successful, professional-quality programs using Visual Basic; add music, voice, and graphics to your applications; find out how to write your own dynamic link library (DLL); learn to use sprite controls and DirectDraw to affect animation; and create your own ActiveX controls.