First, we need to know how to find those resources in a VB program. Therefore, we have to learn the format ourselves.
It is not that the VB format is very complicated - I guess, the reason for the lack of good third-party resource editors capable of handling VB files is that nobody wants that much to spend a lot of time on making such a dedicated tool. Alas, those tools don't recognize VB resources at all. (Actually, I wrote it in early 2007, and all the time since then it had been waiting to be published.)Īs a matter of fact, software localizers and even advanced users have no problem whatsoever with using tools like Restorator or Resource Hacker to edit program interfaces. Doesn't it surprise you that there is almost no information on how to edit VB forms and controls? In this article, I'm going to fill this gap as best as I can. If you are experienced in analyzing software applications and in localization, then you have surely encountered some programs written in Visual Basic™. The Art of Editing Visual Basic™ Forms and Controls
