%% Last Updated: - [[2021-02-10]] %% ## Uses and Samples Visual Basic, while not a language which can be used to create virtual users for load testing, is a language which can come in handy tangentially, such as for reporting and results analysis. [[Application Lifecycle Management Performance Center|ALM]] contains a module for reporting in Dashboard > Analysis View. From here, [[Excel]] reports can be generated using SQL queries to extract information from the ALM database (such as test cases of a certain type, or defects raised from a certain date, or all changed requirements). However, the Post-Processing tab (Configuration > Post-processing) also allows Visual Basic code. Code here can be used to format worksheets, create charts, and a variety of other things. In this way, a simple report from SQL queries can be turned into a suitable report for management. [[Sample Excel Reports in ALM]] Visual Basic code can also be used in macros for Microsoft Excel. This can come in handy for results analysis. ## Getting Started [How To Start Writing VB Code in Excel](#How%20To%20Start%20Writing%20VB%20Code%20in%20Excel)