This tutorial shows you how to get ready to create your first PDF application with VB6 and Foxit Quick PDF Library.
1. Register the ActiveX DLL
The first thing you’ll need to do is register the ActiveX component. Instructions on how to do this can be found on the getting started page for the ActiveX edition of Foxit Quick PDF Library.
2. Create a new project in the VB6 IDE
Create a new Standard EXE project in Microsoft Visual Basic 6 and give it a name of your choosing.
3. Add a Reference to Foxit Quick PDF Library’s registered ActiveX component
In order for you to access Foxit Quick PDF Library’s registered ActiveX component you’ll need to add a reference to it in the Microsoft Visual Basic 6 IDE. Follow these simple steps:
- Click on the Project > References menu
- Find and select Foxit Quick PDF Library in the available references
- Click OK and this reference will be added to your project
4. Ready!
You’re now setup and ready to move on to the fun part: creating your first PDF application with Foxit Quick PDF Library and VB6.