One of the processes you should learn when you start using Visual Basic is how to add a timer. A timer control is very useful in creating video games and quizzes, or for controlling the display time of a specific page. This guide shows some simple steps required to add a timer in a Visual Basic application. Note that this procedure can be modified and adapted to your needs based on the program you are creating. The numerical settings and application layout used here are examples only.
Steps
Step 1. Add a label to your form
This control stores the number you want to be linked to the timer.
Step 2. Add a button
It is used to start the timer.
Step 3. Add a timer to the form
You can find the timer object inside the Toolbox in the Components section.
Step 4. Edit the properties of the Timer1 component
In the "Behavior" section of the Properties window, change the "Enabled" value to "False" and the "Interval" value to "1000".
Step 5. Select the Timer1 component with a double click of the mouse, then add the code related to your application
Step 6. Double click the mouse on the button you inserted in the form and which has the function of starting the timer
Again add the code for your application.
Step 7. Start debugging the program
Test the operation of your timer, check that it works correctly and that it stops when it reaches 0.
Advice
- Try to write clean and tidy code.
- Always add comments to your code, so you'll know right away what you created certain functions for.
- Don't be afraid to experiment, just always remember to save your application or project before implementing a new feature or change.
