54 Argus Encoder Family Version 2.6 API Developer’s GuideFMSampleAppVBFMSampleAppVBThe Sample Visual Basic Encoder-Control ApplicationOverviewSince the Argus encoder API was created using COM methodology, it also hasthe advantage of being language-independent to a large degree. Because of this,the API can be accessed by any programming language that has COM support.Due to the popularity of Microsoft’s Visual Basic, we have included a VisualBasic sample application with our software developer’s kit. If you understand theCOM principles explained in the section above, the code for the Visual Basicapplication should be easy to follow.The Visual Basic sample application that is included with the SDK is located inC:\Program Files\Vela Research \Argus\ SDK \FMSampleAppVB. It would beuseful to refer to a copy of the source code as you read the section that follows.Most of the source code referenced in this document is located in FilterMan-ager.cls and Form1.frm.Figure 4-2. Visual Basic Sample Application Window
