Compiled EXE Size, Aug '95 [AVDF Q&A]

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Compiled EXE Size
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Q. When I compile my VB program, I get different size EXE files at different times. Sometimes they are smaller than a previous compile - even though I have added more code. How can I consistently get the most compact size EXE from my compilation?

A. When VB3 closes files prior to a compile, it doesn't always clean up after itself in the temporary code area - so the best way to get the most compact EXE is to do the compile first!

Write your program and test it in Interpretive Mode- runs O.K.? Good.
Save it
Exit from VB completely
Start VB
Load your project
Compile it before you do anything else.

I have found this generally gives the best EXE size..

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