Rick

I'm a CS major and right now we are doing strictly Linux programming in C++. I have taken a class in VB (6.0) and like the ease of creating forms, buttons, etc. I was wondering if I can use the same C++ code in Visual C++? I have Visual Studio .NET, but have only used VB .NET. What would be my best route at creating Windows apps using C++ code?

Here are links to the images so you get a better idea what I am trying to accomplish: http://www.pbase.com/image/23370604 http://www.pbase.com/image/23370605

I am using a PictureBox to load the template image and then the user opens another image they want to add to it. In effect, the templace becomes the background with 3 items being placed on it all being saved (either JPG, TIFF, or BMP; whichever is less hassle).

That's what I'm not sure about. I've tried searching MSDN, but haven't really found anything. I am assuming I have to break the image into frames so I can specify where I want the image and the text placed?

Basically I would have the first image load with the program, and then when the user enters all the information, a copy of the image would be created and the text placed on the image. Then the user would save the file. Getting the text onto the image is what I am having trouble with.

Basically I am writing a program where the user enters a doctors name, bio, and selects a picture from their hard disk and this information needs to be saved into a .tiff file. I have the layout of the form and have the picturebox textbox, but I am unsure of how I would save it to a TIFF. Here is what it needs to do. [edit]there's no need to have 2 huge images, we get the point: Robby removed the pics[/edit]

How do I go about doing this in VB .NET? I have the picture loaded and all, but I need to send it to a Word template. Basically what I have is a simple program that the user enters a doctors name, doctors bio, and selects an image from their hard disk and all this needs to be put in a Word template. I haven't done much Office programming with VB except for Access databases.

How do I go about doing this in VB .NET? I have the picture loaded and all, but I need to send it to a Word template.

It is probably easier to just have everything inserted into a Word document with a preset template.

Thanks, but how would I go about making sure the doctors name and bio were added and saved in the image as well?

Basically I want to create a program where the user enters a doctors name, bio and selects a picture from their hard disk. Then I need the program to be able to save the name, bio, and picture as one picture file (either JPEG or TIFF) to a preset layout. If not, then I want to be able to save it to a Word template. Can someone point me in the right direction? I am using VB .NET

I will look into what I need for a CS minor. Thanks for the response.

I got into a discussion with a friend of mine tonight at dinner about a computer sci. degree vs. a MIS degree. He has a BS in CS and makes pretty good money (I'd say around the 50k range). He was telling me that a MIS degree right now is pretty much worthless. He says it is hard to get a job with a MIS degree, and if you do land a job the starting pay isn't very good (30k if you are lucky). What are your opinions on this subject? I am thinking about switching my major to CS from MIS. Though I will only have about 27 credits or so that will count towards a CS degree.

I see. So I should leave it be then?

After installing Visual Studio .NET I noticed this account in my users account. Is it needed? What's it for?