Finally, OLE explained the right way--simply, elegantly and consistently. Well-organized to make sure readers understand simple aspects of OLE before moving on to more complex tasks, this book helps programmers understand OLE's organizing principles. Each chapter includes self-study programming exercises with detailed instructions.

CONTENIDO: Introducing activeX and ole - The component object model - Marshaling and type information - Automation - Persistence - Monikers - Uniform data transfer and connectable objects - Ole compound documents - ActiveX controls - Distributed Com - ActiveX, the Internet, and the world wide web.

From a program manager in the Microsoft Visual C++ development team, an in-depth programming "how-to" for C++ and Visual Basic programmers who want to build powerful custom controls and "componentware" using Microsoft's new ActiveX Controls. The CD contains source code for sample programs, new guidelines and specs for OLE 96 controls, and Win32 BaseCtrl--so programmers can create lean ActiveX controls.

This revised second edition features more coverage of ActiveX component development, data transfer, and Internet scripting, while retaining the easy-to-use, "bite-sized chunks" philosophy of teaching good COM programming practices. This book makes COM and ActiveX easy to understand . . . and comfortable to use. The CD-ROM contains 9.5 MB of working sample code to cut and paste into applications.

By presenting material in a hands-on format, this title guides developers who are inexperienced with COM, OLE, and ActiveX into full mastery of the capabilities of the development environment. The book is ideally targeted for experienced C++ and ActiveX developers due to the presentation of programming examples using Visual Basic 5.0 with ActiveX.

Written for the intermediate-level programmer with knowledge of the C or C++ programming language. Knowledge of writing OCXs or DLLs may prove handy as well. Some of the subjects covered include ActiveX controls vs. OCXs, an overview of OLE interfaces, HTML, web security, Javascript and VBscript. Real world examples include graphics, database forms and multimedia applications. Includes glossary. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This is the comprehensive and official reference documentation on OLE, revised to incorporate OLE enhancements and bring them in line with 32-bit Windows 95 and Windows NT. Volume 2 concentrates on OLE Automation, the revolutionary capability of OLE that makes it possible to manipulate an application's objects from outside the application.