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How to Convert VB6 code in C# is there any Translator Available

Some time ago i have developed an application in VB6 now i want to use this application in C#, Can anyone tell me how can i conver VB6 code in C# code is there any Translator available? or first i have to convert VB6>VB.net and than from VB.net to C# what are the possibilites please help!

Thank You
Adnan Khan
Jan 15 '07 #1
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Some time ago i have developed an application in VB6 now i want to use this application in C#, Can anyone tell me how can i conver VB6 code in C# code is there any Translator available? or first i have to convert VB6>VB.net and than from VB.net to C# what are the possibilites please help!

Thank You
Adnan Khan
You may need to post this in the C# forum as well.
Jan 16 '07 #2
Motoma
3,237 Expert 2GB
I don't know of any direct way, however, if the VB6 code works correctly, you could compile it as a DLL and add it to the references in your C# project.
Jan 18 '07 #3
NH1
12
You might already have solved it, but anyway:

SharpDevelop has a build in option to convert vb.net to c# and c# to vb.net (okay, it's for the .net framework, but if you back-up your code, you can always try...). (I have the program installed but never used the option... so don't know how good it works...)

Oh, it's a free program...
Jan 30 '07 #4
Motoma
3,237 Expert 2GB
You might already have solved it, but anyway:

SharpDevelop has a build in option to convert vb.net to c# and c# to vb.net (okay, it's for the .net framework, but if you back-up your code, you can always try...). (I have the program installed but never used the option... so don't know how good it works...)

Oh, it's a free program...
That's cool, except the question was about VB6.
Jan 31 '07 #5
genji
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That's cool, except the question was about VB6.
There is no easy way to "convert" from VB6 to any .Net Language. Since VB.Net is an object oriented language and VB6 is a linear language, you actually have to rewrite it.

The simplest thing to do is create one class in VB.Net and translate all of your VB6 functions into it. This is not easy and requires knowledge of VB.Net and the difference in syntax between VB6 and VB.Net

However, once its in VB.Net there are a few tools (e.g. SharpDevelop) that will translate to C# or other .Net languages (also not always perfectly and may require some manual fixes.)
Feb 1 '07 #6
Motoma
3,237 Expert 2GB
There is no easy way to "convert" from VB6 to any .Net Language. Since VB.Net is an object oriented language and VB6 is a linear language, you actually have to rewrite it.

The simplest thing to do is create one class in VB.Net and translate all of your VB6 functions into it. This is not easy and requires knowledge of VB.Net and the difference in syntax between VB6 and VB.Net

However, once its in VB.Net there are a few tools (e.g. SharpDevelop) that will translate to C# or other .Net languages (also not always perfectly and may require some manual fixes.)
Welcome to The Scripts genji.
Feb 1 '07 #7
nmadct
83 Expert
The fruits of my Google search:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/vbcon/html/vboriUpgradingFromVisualBasic60.asp
http://sharptoolbox.com/categories/code-converters-language-migration
http://www.artinsoft.com/pr_vbcompanion.aspx

From MSDN:

"Visual Basic .NET enables a fundamental shift from traditional Windows development to building next-generation Web and n-tier applications. For this reason, your code will need to be upgraded to take advantage of Visual Basic .NET.

"This happens automatically when you open a Visual Basic 6.0 project in Visual Basic .NET: the Upgrade Wizard steps you through the upgrade process and creates a new Visual Basic .NET project (your existing project is left unchanged). This is a one-way process; the new Visual Basic .NET project cannot be opened in Visual Basic 6.0."

There are some changes you will have to make before and after, however. It will definitely be work if you have lots of code.
Feb 3 '07 #8
Dököll
2,364 Expert 2GB
This may not be what you want, but I was excited to found out another possibility for work. If you are interested in Java, and I will understand if you do not, you may consider converting to it, see if you like the results; for a certain amount of moola that is. Please understand I have yet to try this for work projects. My boss, hoeve, is very elated about the change since most of our applications are written in Java, I just happen to like VB more. Anyway, here:

http://www.diamondedge.com/products/Convert-VB-to-Java.html

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Convert+VB+6.0+app+to+java


Give both links a look. In a bit!

Dököll
Feb 3 '07 #9
wjack
1
Try this tool

http://www.e-iceblue.com/transking/faq.htm

Best Regards
wjack
Mar 23 '07 #10
You might already have solved it, but anyway:

SharpDevelop has a build in option to convert vb.net to c# and c# to vb.net (okay, it's for the .net framework, but if you back-up your code, you can always try...). (I have the program installed but never used the option... so don't know how good it works...)

Oh, it's a free program...
Does SharpDevelop work for the CompactFramework as well?

Thanks
Apr 23 '07 #11
jooo
1
Good web site to convert from Vb to C#
<link removed: not working>
Oct 8 '09 #12
Frinavale
9,735 Expert Mod 8TB
Here is a a website that helps compare/translate VB.NET -> C#:

VB.NET and C# Comparison
Oct 20 '09 #13
mjuras
3
It is absolutely possible to automatically convert VB6 directly to C#, automatically replace 3rd party COM with .NET classes, and even automatically convert ASP to ASP.NET. The little known secret is to use a conversion tool that you can customize to meet the unique needs of your source code and .NET development standards. Your results will not be 100% "perfect" on day-one, but then again neither will a hand rewrite. See samples and documentation at www.greatmigrations.com.

See also http://bytes.com/topic/net/answers/8...ing-vb6-vb-net
Dec 5 '09 #14

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