If you want to delve deeper into implementing this, let me know:
(Note: The stdole library is required for IFontDisp; it’s automatically referenced when you add the Forms 2.0 library.)
This is the most critical rule. Unlike other ActiveX controls, you cannot legally package FM20.DLL with your application installer. It is intended to be installed by Microsoft Office.
' ComboBox selection ComboBox1.AddItem "Option 1" ComboBox1.AddItem "Option 2" ComboBox1.ListIndex = 0 microsoft forms 20 object library vb6
Unlike the standard VB6 controls (which are part of the Windows Common Controls), the was designed specifically for Microsoft Office UserForms . It provides a suite of windowless controls including:
: Unlike standard VB6 controls, FM20 controls handle Unicode strings.
Provide precise user input controls.
A compact up-down control for numeric input. Unlike the VB6 UpDown control (which requires a buddy control), this one works independently.
Adding a UserForm automatically registers the Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library to your project references.
: Controls feature smoother borders and better transparency handling. If you want to delve deeper into implementing
Always set Picture property via LoadPicture for BMP/DIB/JPG. For icons, use LoadResPicture with resource files.
If you prefer to instantiate these controls dynamically via code, you must add a reference to the type library: Go to the top menu and select -> References . Locate and check Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library . Click OK .
Error: "Object library invalid or contains references to object definitions that could not be found" ' ComboBox selection ComboBox1