Functions returns from VB .exe's

My question is :- as it is not possible to compile/build/make API like DLL's with functions in VB.NET. Is it possible to compile/build/make Executable (windows or standard .EXE) files that can be called from VB.NET with Function like input information, and return function like information to the calling VB.NET program/procedure. Thanks in advance.
DjJazzy.

Did you think the answer would be different today than the last time you asked?

OK,
Can function API DLL's be writen at all in Visual Basic. i.e. VB4, VB5 or VB6.

I have a funny feeling they might in VB6 using ActiveX DLL. If not then VB is not all that it's cracked up to be.

I realy need to write a DLL but I don't know much about Dalphi and C++.

Thanks.

YOu can write DLL's in VB6. ActiveX DLL's only. IF you have some reason why object-oriented DLL's aren't good enough, then please explain.