Can a custom control created in VB 2005 be used in access 2003?

[ilo]

Hello all,

I would like to know to how a control created in VB 2005, be used in access 2003.

Thank you.

 

[boblarson]

You would need to create a compiled version of the control (OCX file) and then make sure it is registered on your system. Then it will be in the ActiveX control list.

 

[ilo]

Tried and failed

Thanks for your reply Bob, for some reason i am not able to do this in VB 2005. Could you please cite an example or anything that would help me.

 

[DJkarl]

Thanks for your reply Bob, for some reason i am not able to do this in VB 2005. Could you please cite an example or anything that would help me.

Yeah...thank Microsoft for that one, cannot create OCX files in .NET, but this article might help.

http://www.vbdotnetheaven.com/UploadFile/dsandor/ActiveXControlInVBdotNET04112005081747AM/ActiveXControlInVBdotNET.aspx