Hello, I'd like to fill a dataset column with a product-description. Sometimes the size of the description-text is longer than 255 characters. At that length, the dataset automatically cuts off the text. Does anyone know how I can use more than 255 characters in a dataset column? Greetings,...more >>

Can anyone help me???? I have a table that I need to get the sum of four individual fields and then rank them from highest to lowest total. After summing up the four fields individually and ranking them, I have to place them in a single datagrid. Example: Table: contains fields for Rev...more >>

I have a frameset that breaks my page into 3 sections. Top, middle & bottom. My navigation is in the middle part. I use the following code to change my top & bottom page when a user clicks a link. Problem is, if they ever hit the back button, the previous top page shows and only if the hit th...more >>

I am trying to build an RSS class that takes information such as this: http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/rss.xml and deseralizes it into a class. I basically want the channel information such as title, description etc, but I would like a class created to function as the interface into the data. Here is ...more >>

Is there a way to override the default processing of the assignment operator for one's own __value types ? I realize I can program my own Assign method, and provide that for end-users of my class, but I would like to use internally my own = operator for some of my value types, so I can say "x = ...more >>

In an assembly I have a __value enum with some enumerated constants, ie. namespace X { public __value enum MyEnum { ValueA, ValueB }; } From another assembly which references the assembly in which the above exists, I attempt to refer to the ValueA as X::ValueA, only to get an...more >>

Heya All, Recently, I've implemented a simple document storage application. To cut a long story short, it achieves this by: 1) User opens a file 2) File is read in and stored in another location my application (on a server) 3) Icon appears in the application for the file 4) When the user ...more >>

Hi, currently I am working on a project with several programmers. my problem is how could I separate one project into several small module and assign to my programmers. after all the coding is done, then just add in those modules, and combine all modules into one conplete project Let's say t...more >>

Hi, I just wanted to ask a quick question regarding datasets. I am creating 3 tables using a dataadapter. what i want to know is that is the relationship created between these datatables automatically?? Will the integrity rules automatically be enforced or do i need to recode this in vb...more >>

Could someone please tell me how I ensure only one instance of an application can execute concurrently? ...more >>

Are there any known applications out there used to test the performance of the .NET garbage collector over a long period of time? Basically I need an application that creates objects, uses them, and then throws them away and then monitors the garbage collection and store statistics on it, preferabl...more >>

I am using the printDocument class to print. All is fine, unless I select the Acrobat 4.0 writer as the printer. If I do, characters are replaced - for example "B" becomes "%" and "E" becomes "%." I am running vb.net code. The writer works fine with other windows apps (Word, PPT, etc.) T...more >>

OK, now I'm really stumped. I have a ASP.NET w/ C# application that is using Excel XP to do automation. Everything works just great, but Excel stays resident in memory after I try to .Quit(). I have read all of the other posts on this subject and implemented what's been suggested. For exampl...more >>

Hi all, I have a vb net project with a form that contains a tabcontrol, And while working randomly the height of the form changes, and the order of the tabpages of the tabcontrol changes too... I've also tryied to set the locked property of the form to true, with no success. Which could be th...more >>

What is the modifiers property of a label mean? I looked in the help, but couldn't find any explantion for it. Thanks in Advance, Laurence Nuttall Programmer Analyst III UCLA - Division of Continuing Education ...more >>

Hi, In the Process class there is a CloseMainWindow, why is there not a BringMainWindowToForeground or similar method? What would be the best way to do this if we jsut have the process info and MainWindowHandle without PInvoke? Thanks ...more >>

Whenever I debug the project, I get compile error every other time. Even just adding comment gives me error. It's very annoying. Does anyone know why? I uninstalled and reinstalled VS.net, but problem is still the same....more >>

Hi I try the following program and I get InvalidCastException at the line MyByte b = (MyByte)obj; If I change it to MyByte b = (MyByte)d; it works fine. I need to convert the obj to MyByte type. Do you know a way to do it? Thanks in advance. using System; na...more >>

Does anyone know of a tool, similar to Depends.exe (Dependency Walker) for ..NET assemblies? I'm looking for a way to report on inter-assembly dependencies. Maybe a Visio plugin that would help map out dependencies without littering the UI with properties, methods, etc? Thanks, Mark ...more >>

Have a problem/Question - I have created a C# class that inherits from MarshalByRefObject as well as implements a custom Interface that I have created. The thing that is not working is that when I try to use this class in a different assembly I cannot reference it even when using it's nam...more >>

Hi there: Maybe it's too simple, but how can i search the articles in news group? There is a "search button", but I cannot use it. Thanks! Tom...more >>

Hi, how would one implement a list/grid feature where one row in the list/grid can be relocated within the list/grid. I'm first of all worried about the GUI/layout, this must be as intuitive as possible. Is drag_and_drop the way to go - or arrow-buttons to move the line 1 up or 1 down? I...more >>

H I have a WebService calling a Method in a Remote Object. The Remote method Returns an Object. This Webservice also returns the same object. All things are working fine when this Web Service is running in a Windows XP. But when I am trying to run the same webservice in a Windows 2000 Advanced Ser...more >>

Can someone explain to me why when we choose the font MS Sans-Serif in a web form it looks just like Times New Roman? It has always been my understanding that 'Sans- Serif' means without the serifs on the font. Times New Roman is the exact opposite of this, unless I am misunderstanding some...more >>

Hi - I have my app running quite happily on a local machine - when I port to the live server (which I have full access to - and has .net1.1 installed), I get the following when I click on any button on the web form that posts back: [NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an ins...more >>

Hi All, I am new to VB and am learning VB.Net deluxe learning edition 2003. When I try to run the program I get a message saying "Unable to start debugging. The machine debug manager service is disabled." Any help to get around this would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Steve ...more >>

Hi everyone! I'm a newbee coding C++ but I've coded in other (simpler) languages for some 10 years now. I'm looking for a good developing tool for my PC but I have no clue wich one's the best. I'm also looking for a good beginners guide. I want to learn how to get data from other programs, ...more >>

Dear all, How can I access in VB.NET to a registry key on a local and remote computer. Does the previous Profile string function can be safelly used on is there anything else ? thnaks for your answer regards serge...more >>

hi, i've download pia office for c# i've install them in the gac i've made a reference in my c# code and it seems to work well as i can acess to the property of the excel object i've created but the dialog box (which appear after the dos command) of the microsoftapplicationexcel have no...more >>