how to make a certain form load up first? visual basic?

Question

I've created a log in screen and it doesnt load first when the program is run, i created it at the end thats why but how can i change this?? Also do you know how i can make the data entered in the password box to come out as ***** or the round circles? thanks ..

Answer 1

Go to the PROJECT menu, and select the PROPERTIES item (bottom).

on the GENERAL tab, there is an option that says "Startup Object". Select your proper Login form there.

This is using VB-6, since you didn't specify a particular version of the language. If you're using VB.NET it might be different.

For the password, find your password field, and open the property sheet. There's a property called "PasswordChar". It accepts a single character. To make asterisks in the password field, simply put an asterisk in that property. If you want dots in the field, put a period in the PasswordChar property. The default for this property is blank. For a clear text password (nothing showing up) you can simply put a space character (" " - between the quotes) as the password character.

Answer 2

PasswordBox:

There is a property called "PasswordChar". Enter a "*" into it and you will only see stars when entering text.

Create a Sub and call it something like "Start".

In that routine load the password form. The OnOk method should check the password and if it is succesful load the main form.

In the project properies chose Sub Start() to start when this program runs.

Good Luck
M.

Answer 3

for the password with the stars or w.e symbols.. on text properties look for password char and enter the symbo you want to appear.