Change Background Image And Style in VB.Net

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  • First is open the Visual Basic, Select File on the menu, then click New and create a new project.

  • Then a New Project Dialog will appear. You can rename your project, depending on what you like to name it. After that click OK

  • After that, design your form like this just like what I’ve shown you below.

    Add a OpenfileDialog, Button and a 5 RadioButton from the Toolbox.

  • Then Add this Following Codes to the Button.
    Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
    Dim OpenFileDialog1 As New OpenFileDialog
    With OpenFileDialog1
    .CheckFileExists = True
    .ShowReadOnly = False
    .Filter = "All Files|*.*|Bitmap Files (*)|*.bmp;*.gif;*.jpg"
    .FilterIndex = 2
    If .ShowDialog = DialogResult.OK Then
    Me.BackgroundImage = Image.FromFile(.FileName)
    End If
    End With
    End Sub

  • Add this code to the Tile RadioButton.
    Private Sub RadioButton1_CheckedChanged(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles RadioButton1.CheckedChanged
    Me.BackgroundImageLayout = ImageLayout.Tile
    End Sub

  • Add this code to the Center RadioButton.
    Private Sub RadioButton2_CheckedChanged(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles RadioButton2.CheckedChanged
    Me.BackgroundImageLayout = ImageLayout.Center
    End Sub

  • Add this code to the Stretch RadioButton.
    Private Sub RadioButton3_CheckedChanged(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles RadioButton3.CheckedChanged
    Me.BackgroundImageLayout = ImageLayout.Stretch
    End Sub

  • Add this code to the Zoom RadioButton.
    Private Sub RadioButton4_CheckedChanged(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles RadioButton4.CheckedChanged
    Me.BackgroundImageLayout = ImageLayout.Zoom
    End Sub

  • Add this code to the No Background RadioButton.
    Private Sub RadioButton5_CheckedChanged(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles RadioButton5.CheckedChanged
    Me.BackgroundImage = Nothing
    End Sub

  • Finally, Click F5 to run the program.

    Output:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this VB.NET project work?

Built with VB.NET WinForms (.NET Framework 4.5+) and SQL Server backend. Standard structure: Form designer to code-behind event handlers to ADO.NET data access layer to SQL Server. Login form for auth. Ready to extend for BSIT capstone scope.

What Visual Studio and SQL Server versions does this VB.NET project require?

Most projects use VB.NET WinForms on .NET Framework 4.5+ with SQL Server 2012 Express or higher. To run: install Visual Studio 2019 / 2022 (Community is free) with the ‘Desktop development with .NET’ workload, install SQL Server Express + SSMS, open the .sln file, build, run.

How do I set up the database for this VB.NET project?

Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server (e.g. localhost\SQLEXPRESS). Right-click Databases, choose Restore Database OR New Database then import the included .sql script. Update the connection string in App.config (or in code-behind Module) with your server name + credentials. Rebuild and run.

Can I use this VB.NET project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?

Yes, VB.NET is one of the most accepted languages by Philippine BSIT panels. Extend it: add role-based access (admin/staff/customer login redirect), Crystal Reports or RDLC reports, dashboards with Chart control, audit log, multi-branch support. Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.

Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘cannot find SQL Server’?

Three common VB.NET issues: (1) Connection error: SQL Server isn’t running. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager and verify SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) service is started. (2) Wrong server name in connection string. Try .\SQLEXPRESS, (local)\SQLEXPRESS, or your machine name. (3) Login failed: SQL Server is set to ‘Windows-only’ authentication. Switch to Mixed Mode in SSMS Server Properties, Security.

Where can I find more VB.NET projects with source code?

Browse the VB.NET Projects hub for the full library. For C# WinForms alternatives see C# Projects. For ASP.NET web alternatives see ASP.NET Projects. For BSIT capstone idea lists see 150 Best Capstone Project Ideas.

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