Visual Basic Forms: Limitations of Imported Controls

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The following controls are implemented in a reduced-functionality way or ignored, due to differences between the Visual Basic run-time and the Windows dialog functionality:

  • Drive and directory list boxes.

    These are converted to a Windows list box, which can be filled.

  • MDI forms.

    Imported as a normal dialog box. Menus are ignored.

  • Data controls.

  • Line and shape controls.

  • Horizontal and vertical scroll bars.

  • Timers.

  • Printers.

  • Screens.

  • Clipboards.

  • Queries.

  • Apps.

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