A previous knowledge of Visual C++ is crucial. All of the tasks on the original Visual C++ website should be completed and understood before starting on this website.

The first task, start, is to open a simple database using Microsoft Access. The following four tasks, interface, add, delete and update go through the steps required to integrate a simple database within a Visual C++ application.

The task, merge, takes the application from the previous Visual C++ tutorial and merges this with a Microsoft Access database.

Help is given in three forms

(1) Instructions - basic instructions which give the user the task requirements, tips and an idea of where to look for help.

(2) Worked examples - step by step instructions detailing what code to add to the application.

(3) File downloads - file downloads of the working programs are also available.

The frame on the left of the screen may be used to navigate the site. This may be removed however by clicking here. (And it may be reinstalled by clicking here).

The user should be familiar with the debugging features of Visual C++. Tips on debugging may be found here.

Microsoft Visual C++ Version 6.0 is required for the tasks presented at this website. The Microsoft Developer's Network (MSDN) website may be found here.