Android Question Converting a Visual Basic 6.0

[Eric Scher]

I have an application written in Visual Basic.

The application consists of files with the following extensions, frm, frx, bas, vbw. vbp

This is a VERY simple application. It doesn't retrieve anything that is stored and it doesn't store anything.

What is the easiest way to convert this to an android application? As a bonus it would be great if it was cross platform so I loaded B4J as a starting point.

Any help in expediting the process would be much appreciated.

 

[eurojam]

Hello Eric,
some remarks to your question, which is not complete: vbp is similar to a project, it is only a container holding the frm and bas files (which are the important ones).
frm is a form, it contains buttons and so on, this is similar to a b4a layout (bal/bjl). it also contains the code from the form. this is different in b4a/b4j where the layout and the code is seperated. the bas file in vb is a code module like in b4a, which can hold classes and shared code.
The main principle are similar between b4x and vb (like button_click event code). but anyway you should start with the beginners guide to understand androids activity life cycle and so on...
https://www.b4x.com/android/files/guide.zip - https://www.b4x.com/android/files/UserGuide.zip

best regards
stefan

 

[DonManfred]

What is the easiest way to convert this to an android application?

Using B4A as development platform.

This is a VERY simple application. It doesn't retrieve anything that is stored and it doesn't store anything.

So you should be fine to follow the basics. Read the Beginners Guide and the User Guide.