VB6 to VB.net migration

[Rod_Hackney 2]

I have a Wonderware system that runs a few VB6 programs. Anyone have advice on converting VB6 code to VB.net. Since VB6 is no longer available. VB.net has a conversion utlitity but wanted to know if anyone has used it or would it be better to just rewrite code in VB.net?

[tbode 0]

I'm taking a intro VB.Net 2005 class right now and have experimented with converting VB 6.0 code. The conversion program "converts" about 90% of the code, but tells you where and why old code that needs to be handled manually. That said, I think it's just as easy to rewrite the app so that you get proficient in the new IDE and debugger for future support. My two cents.

[BobLfoot 301]

Let me second the write code from scratch in .net approach. I think you'll find microsoft has a free version of .net you can download from microsoft.com.

[GerryM 2]

I find it easier to convert first and see what is different. Some things like database access and others were completely different for me. Those areas will need to be re-written from scratch. It really depends on the code you are starting with. Some programs convert well others don't. Edited 23 Jul 2007 by GerryM

[TConnolly 13]

I've downloaded it but I have a question. Does the free version let you create deployable active X components, or does it only run in interpreter mode from within the IDE? I have a VB6 active X that I would like to update.