Adding a Component
For start a component is a control that allows you to do various operations. Some components include a text box which allows you to insert text and a command button which, like the name says, lets you execute a command. Now to add one of these follow these instructions:
1. Open Visual Basic and start a new project
2. Click Project from the top menu and click components
3. A window will appear with a list of possible components you can either select one from the list of select one from your computer by selecting Browse and going to the directory it is stored in.
4. Now in your general tab (View==> Toolbox) and select the component you added and insert onto your form