any chance of a version of VB that compiles to java byte code? then Sun would have a proper development langauge <g>...more >>

Is there a way to turn off the form designer's automatic deletion of "handles <control>.<eventname>" when you delete a control? It's extremely annoying to replace one control with another of the same name, run the project, then realize that none of the events are being handled any more. This fea...more >>

The following control code - only allows for the entry of numbers, backspace, and decimals (or periods). The problem lies in the last statement - it allows multiple decimals or periods. How would I modify the code to only allow 1 decimal? In other words - once a user entered one period ...more >>

I've used modules like I did in VB6, but is there any reason. If I have a variable in a module because I want it to be available to all instances could I instead put it the UserControl file and make it shared? Is that the same? ...more >>

Getting SQL Exception when trying to implement Connection based Trasaction using SQL Helper class. I am using the follwing function to execute my stored procs: -=-=-=- ExecuteScalar(ByVal transaction As SqlTransaction, _ ByVal spName As String, _ ByVal ParamArray parameterValues() As Ob...more >>

I am trying to count the number of rows in a datset called dsBooks I have an access DB named HomeBooks with a table name book I am using this code to count the number of rows in the datase "Dim holdmycoun holdmycount = dsBooks.books.Rows.Count + msgbox (Holdmycount) When I run it, the messag...more >>

Hi - I understand how to create a directory folder, but how can I programatically create a _shared_ directory folder and set its permissions?? (I'm using VB.NET.) Thanks for your help. - Jeff ...more >>

I created a rich tekst box in vb I need to write some data into a rich tekst box and I willput a standard line of tekst in there and the variable. but I want the variable in another color. eg red inb stead of black like the standard teksts line How can I do that ...more >>

Hello, I am trying to split a XML file to multiple small xml files in vb.net and am trying to get the best possible approach to this. Any help on this will be great... Sample example on what I am trying to do... Any help on this will help me a lot. Thank you KB Source XML document ------...more >>

I have an application that creates mutliple thread like this: My code: > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Private Sub StartGPReportServer() > Try > 'Dim some variables........ > While IsRunning > ...more >>

I still can't make APIs with structures to work at first time in VB .NET This is a required function to be called prior to use ScriptStringOut to display unicode complex scripts The famigerate message shows for the signaled line: :: An unhandled exception of type 'System.NullReferenceExceptio...more >>

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Hi, I want to make the enter key in certain fields do the same as the tab key I've caught the KeyPress event for the enter key, however I cannot find the function to call in order to tab to the next field?? I just want to do a generic event handler, so if i need to specify a tab number ca...more >>

I have written an application. It that has a background image on the main form. There are also about 25 label controls (maybe text boxes depending on your recommendations). The location of the label controls needs to be repositionable by the user. He also needs to be able to choose a font, font size...more >>

I need some control that basically acts as a listbox, but allows each item to take up more then one line. I've tried adding a new item and putting in a vbCrLf in there, but that just comes out as a box on the same line. Is there some way of making the listbox show multiple lines for each ite...more >>

Hi, Does anybody know if it possible to force Oracle to release cursors that have been generated when servicing a vb.net stored procedure call? ie My app makes a call that populates a field in a datagrid row This means the number of calls depends on the amount data in the grid. The cursors a...more >>

I am going to be converting an Access project to .NET The existing Access project is fairly complex, having numerous forms. It is tied to a SQL Database. Multiple users have access to the front end via a Terminal Services connection. I'm wondering if going with ASP.NET is the way to go, as...more >>

Hi, What exactly does suspend and resume layout do? the MSDN docs say "Resumes normal layout logic." but what does that mean? what is normal layout logci? and what does it change by doing this before adding a control to a form or panel? thanks ...more >>

I have a listview (lstvwAmend) (containing 2 columns) that is populated by a filtered dataview (dvRPA) that is based on a dataset (dsRPAmend1) pulling data from a SQL Server database This dataview will contain 0-10 records. The dataview is displaying field 1 & field 2 from my dataview When a user...more >>

Hi I am writing a Java application which among many other thing has to call some MS Office [PowerPoint] internal methods, which only seems to be possible from either VBA or C# Can anybody suggest a way of Java calling VBA or C# I do know how to call an executable from Java or Java interfac...more >>

I have a small VB.NET application that uses the .NET framework 1.1. I have .NET 1.1 installled on another machine, yet my application crashes when it starts saying that it has thrown an exception. I'm including a DLL that I wrote with it and the DLL registers properly and has the apppproprite DLLs f...more >>

Take a solution with a project hierarchy along the lines of an n-tier system, so that we have a data layer, business layer and presentation layer. The presentation layer is coupled to the business layer, and the business layer is coupled to the data layer. So far so good. Suppose the data laye...more >>

In order to use "sendMessage" of "findwindowex" functions , think "user32.lib" must be declared. but In vb.net , i can only reference .dll 's. how am i going to user these functions , or similer functions in .net? ...more >>

Hey Group, Sorry to be a pain again but i have the following code: If MessageBox.Show("Are Your Sure You Want To Send This Email?", "Are Your Sure You Want To Send This Email?", MessageBoxButtons.OKCancel) Then Try SmtpMail.SmtpServer = txtSMTP.Text Dim Message As MailM...more >>

Hi I'm trying to create a relationship between two datatables in a dataset but I think I need to set the primary key first. Can anyone tell me how to set the primary key on a datatable as all I can find in the help is how to create a primary key on an XML file. Thanks Richard ...more >>

I have a stand alone VB.net application that (after pressing a button) I would like the VB.net application to call an ASP page, passing information to it in the query string. www.somesite.com/registration.asp?id=1234 The ASP will enter the information in a database and return a "key" to ...more >>

Hi, i've created a base-form from which all the forms in my application need to inherit. This works just fine. I've put some buttons on my base-form. They are displayed correctly, only if my inheriting form is bigger than my base-form, the buttons stay at the position where i've put them o...more >>

Hey Group, Sorry to ask such a simple quwation but how do i close a form which has been called from another. E.G:- form1 uses: Dim LoadModifyTablesArcirs As frmModifyArcirisRoles LoadModifyTablesArcirs = New frmModifyArcirisRoles() LoadModifyTablesArcirs.ShowDialog() How do I then clo...more >>

Hi, In a VB.NET-application I use this to open a Database Connection: Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click Dim strConn As String strConn = "Server=BESQL1;DataBase=VocalcomCetelem;User ID=vocalcomcete...more >>

How to display comments for each enum entry? 'Enum example with commnents commented Private Enum MyEnum YourName =1 ' Set this to get your real name YourAge=2 ' Set this to get your real age YourNationality=3 ' Set this to retrieve your real nationality End Enum 'Program extrac...more >>

Hi, I have a quick question - I have a table where the primary key is an autogenerated GUID via SQL Server 2k. The table has just 2 fields, the PK and the ChangeDate. When I do an insert into the table w/ the date, the PK is generated, but I need to have that PK value returned to the a...more >>

Good morning The following code generates the exception: "Option Strict On disallows implicit conversion from System.Array to 1-dimensional array of 'String'. I've been unable to find the conversion command that works. If any of you fine folks could point me in the right direction it would be ...more >>

Hi the question is simple: How to delete the appsettings section in memory in order to re-use the configuration file????? I know that for the first access in the appSettings, .NET build in memory un readonly Key - Value collection. I just want to delete this collection... and rebuild it in...more >>

Is it possible to use a Coolbar in VB.Net? I've added the control to my toolbox, and onto my form, but I can't put a Picturebox or Panel into the Coolbar. The Coolbar requires some kind of container in each band. I'm assuming that this is because the Coolbar is an old ActiveX control and th...more >>

I am trying to write a windows service application to create reports. This program reads from a MSSQL database where the report request are placed. When it finds a new request a new thread is created and a sub is called to run the report and save the snp file out of access. If I slow the code...more >>

hello, what is the property or event to check if the child form is alredy open? I just want to avoid opening a child form inside the parent form twice. thanks in advance ...more >>

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I'm using IList interface to browse ITEMS (of listbox and combobox), TABPAGES (of tabcontrol) and so on. My problem is that TABPAGES have property ToolTipText (ITEMS haven't), how can I manage this property using IList interface? Thanks. ...more >>

Dear all, I have a .NET app that processes some excel file and it was working in all scenarios. Recently however we received excel files from a new client which my application has been unable to process. The problem is that this file has external links and when you open the excel file, it p...more >>

Okay, I got confused here. In order to get the messages out the MSMQ 3, on windows 2003, I need to invoke a COM component (ProgID). However, if I compile a class of .NET, and get a DLL, is this considered a COM component? If this is the case, should I register it? (against all .NET logic?). ...more >>

How do you make a column invisible. I see that there is the option .get_ColIsVisible, so I assume there is a way to set it invisible Thanks for the help...more >>

I've got what I'm sure is an easy combo box question (I'm running ..Net, by the way). I'm trying to create a combo box that will select and input the matching list entry as the user types. I've done it with a text box and a list box, but it doesn't seem to work in a combo box. What am I missi...more >>

I would like to use the timestamp on files to manage the currency of support files for my VB windows application. In this case I would only put the timestamp of the file in the management database and not the file itself. To do this I will need to have a File class property for Create ti...more >>

I have a need to put a combobox in one column of a datagrid. My problem is that I need to be able to have different datasources for each row of comboboxes. Is there anyway to do this Thanks Rut...more >>

Hi, Anybody would like to tell me ther defference between Application.Exit() and [b:9a317afd33]End[/b:9a317afd33]? I can use [b:9a317afd33]End[/b:9a317afd33] to end my application no matter how many forms and codes after the [b:9a317afd33]End[/b:9a317afd33] statement. But since I change the ...more >>

Hi How can I 'send' a file to the cd recorder Like the 'send to CD' under windows Best Regards Luis...more >>

All, I believe I am having a threading problem. Class "BELights" is part of a larger DLL that is used by my main application. A user control (of type BESeat) within the main application raises an event and attempts to execute the "StartTiming" method of BELights. The method does not execute...more >>

Hi, Every form showed on the Windows also show in the task bar while it's showontaskbar property set to true. And the text show on the taskbar is the same as the form's [b:2eddeaf7b2]text[/b:2eddeaf7b2] property. Can I set the taskbar's text of a form differ from it's [b:2eddeaf7b2]text...more >>

good day, can anyone please give me some insight as to how I can get the current amount of alpha of some window using the GetLayeredWindowAttributes function. I know how to declare it in VB.NET: Public Declare Function GetLayeredWindowAttributes Lib "user32" (ByVal hwnd As Integer, ByVal co...more >>

I have a small program which has a separate thread for the user interface. Actually the interface is just used as an output for the status of objects within the program. Anyway, this is basically the whole new thread: Private Sub Start() ConsoleGUI.ShowDialog() End Sub When...more >>

Hi app.exe used several dlls. I want to know how to end app from its dlls. What is the equivalence of END in VB6 thank ...more >>