You could use the same functions in a C++ program as you could in a VB program via DLL's, I believe. Syntactically, they're a bit different, so simply knowing VB would not allow you to code in C++, but I don't think it would be too difficult to pick up on it. I believe you can write functions in C++, put them in DLLs and then use those functions on a VB program. As for simply continuing a VB program in C++, I wouldn't be surprised if it is possible, although I have no earthly idea how to do it. I don't know VB, though, so don't quote me on any of this. I've only dabbled around with it.