With Sams Teach Yourself Visual C++ 6, Professional Reference Edition, the reader will learn the essential principles for designing and developing Visual C++ applications. Using day-by-day tutorials, they will learn the best way to write more successful, professional-looking programs. They will learn about a number of programming topics including Windows development, timers, databases, multitasking, sound, animation, Internet, and more. In addition to the tutorial lessons, the book will also present the reader with a number of references to use. This will include: A reference to the most useful Microsoft Foundation Classes organized alphabetically, but including topic jump tables; A reference of all the properties and their default values for all of the standard and common controls; A reference to the C++ programming language; A reference to key IDE features of Visual C++; A reference to the key Windows API functions; A reference to the differences between programming for Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT 4, and NT 5; A reference for all the controls and utilities on the CD/ROM; and A reference to the Windows Messages and Events organized alphabetically with categorized jump tables.