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What steps do I need to take in order to convert my Visual Basic 6.0 project to VB 2010? Are there any tools or resources that can help me with this process?
An object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft that can be used in .NET.
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May I know if you have got any chance to check the answer? I am glad to help if you have any other questions.
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It isn't easy to convert VB6 to VB.net. Usually the best way is to rewrite the application in VB.net (or whatever language you choose).
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Isn't your comment more or less the same as the comment above, made on Nov 18, 2023, 1:09 PM, about 10 months ago or so?
I don't think so. Certainly most experienced VB developers will agree that it is difficult to convert/migrate from VB6 to VB.net. So in my (and many others) experience the best way, if you must convert/migrate, is to rewrite the application from scratch.
I differ from the earlier post you refer to in that I see no reason or advantage in 'migrating' to VB.net. I had assumed my implication was clear, but I am happy to state it outright: 'It is often more valid to either stay with VB6 or migrate to a completely different language rather than migrate to VB.net'.
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Rewrite, don't migrate the whole codebase. Use converters to migrate business logic pulled out of the VB6 code. Start a new Dot Net project and include the business logic into it. The new project will have a different architecture. This is also a chance to make enhancements and fixes to the code for your users.
Get help from the many companies out there. Just Google something like "VB6 Support" or "VB6 rewrite" and you will hit the major players. At least get some advice if your VB6 app is business critical !
Hi @Amar Bhusanur ,
Please check if the following guide helps.
Upgrading Visual Basic 6.0 Applications to Visual Basic .NET and Visual Basic 2005
Best Regards.
Jiachen Li
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Migrating a VB6 project to .NET with Visual Studio 2010 is not a trivial task..
You'll need VS 2008.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7873
Kindly go through the following:
VB6 migrating to .Net with Visual Studio 2010
The post suggests that the migration wizard in Visual Studio 2010 is not much better than the one in Visual Studio 2008. The post also recommends using third-party migration tools such as Artinsoft’s Visual Basic Upgrade Companion or VBMigration.com.
Hi
As @S.Sengupta says, very troublesome. In many cases it would likely be faster and more accurate to start fresh with VB.NET (and probably best if you upgrade to VS 2022 before that).
A good idea is to explain what the application is required to do and you would get all the help you need here if/when any issues arise.