The last column shows the result of a Visual Basic CLR function ToDecimal, included in the code download, to convert from text to decimal as an alternative to the CAST function. The advantage is that ...

C# finally gets the BASIC GOSUB feature through local functions, but local functions take that GOSUB-like capability up a few notches.

Many developers who need to run or terminate an application from Visual Basic 6.0 rely on shell commands. However, you can also accomplish this task by using API functions.