Create a New Project in Visual Basic

Open Visual Basic Express 2005 and select File > New Project.

In the New Project window, select Windows Application, name the project “MPX”, and then click OK. Save the form by going to File > Save Form1.vb, or press Ctrl + S.

Familiarize Yourself with the Project Workspace

The workspace for the new project you created should look like the image shown below.

1. Toolbox Tab: Launches the Toolbox Panel
2. Tab Area: Selects between open documents
3. Form: User interface design area
4. Properties Window: Edit or view properties for specific items or controls on the form
5. Toolbox Panel: Contains controls that serve a specific purpose in an application
   
   

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