Message Boxes

Message boxes provide the user with information while the program is running. Yes, they are indeed a MESSAGE that is provided in a BOX, and they work similarly to an input box.

Lets see how they work

Using Message Boxes attached to a Button! Go Full Screen to see in greater detail?

Introducing Message Boxes

1. Watch Movie 20 which shows the code for a Simple Message Box.
2. Add an End button and a simple message box to the Exam Results program as shown in the movie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another Kind of Message Boxes

Using Yes/No Message Boxes! Go Full Screen to see in greater detail?

1. Watch Movie 21 which shows the code for Yes/No Message boxes which allow the program to do different things depending on the response of the user.
2. Change the code for the Exam Results program to include the Yes No message box shown.
3. Include a simple message box that says that all marks have been entered once the loop to take in marks and display percentages is completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you have to do!

1. Watch Movie 20 and add the code for a simple End Button and Message Box for the Exam Results program.
2. Watch Movie 21 and modify change the code for the Exam Results program to include a simple Yes/No message.
3. Tick off your Progress Grids

 

Mark off Exercise 14 in your progress grids.

 

What you should now be able to do!

• Use an End Command button to stop a program running  

• Use a simple message box to display a message

• Use a message box with a yes/no option for the user to make a decision.

 

Continue to Exercise 15: Running Totals