Hello all I'm trying to use the scrollwindowex api however I have the same problem as this guy had. There is an answer here in the reply. I just need some help converting it to VB.Net >Thanks Peter, it works. I have another question for you. What does the >clip rectangle passed on the 5th...more >>

I have an xml Structure: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> <Request> <Operations> <Command> <OpType>login</OpType> <Params> <UserName>leebo</UserName> <Password>leebo</Password> </Params> </Command> </Operations> </Request> I'm t...more >>

Windows Explorer in XP has some handy image browsing features that I'd like to incorporate into my own app. I'm referring to the "View" menu option that let's you selecte between Filmstrip, Thumbnail, List, and Details, among other modes. I'd guess that the Filmstrip and Thumbnail mode is act...more >>

In Microsoft Access, importing and exporting forms from one .mdb to another is very, very easy to do. VB.NET seems to be quite difficult, probably because I am doing something wrong. Steps to recreate (Visual Studio 2003) ---------------------------------------- Create VB Project ...more >>

part of my application has a "Notepad" similar function with a separate "Find" form. -- how do I keep the Find form open yet have it pass data back to the Main form to do repetitive searches -- llike Notepad ?? I've tried both "Show()" (which doesn't work) and "ShowDialog() (which works fin...more >>

MessageBox coming up with blank message and blank buttons. The title and icon show up, and the buttons work, if I click the first blank button, returns Yes. Why is the message blank and the buttons are blank? Private Sub cmdAddPrivileges_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As...more >>

Hi Group, I need to store some app settings. I always used an INI file in VB6 using WritePrivateProfileString but I have read that XML is now the way to do it with .NET Any suggestions as which to use? I don't need to store anything complicated so I just want the simplest solution! ...more >>

Hi, Should I start coding in .net 2.0 beta and give final release of the softwares on .Net 2.0 Beta. Its releasing on 17th Nov. ...more >>

When I run this code in VB.NET, it hangs on the GeneratePerlinTexture call. I think it is because I am not calling it correctly. The C# code that works: [DllImport("PerlinDLL.dll")] static extern unsafe void GeneratePerlinTexture(void *ARGB32_pixels, int w, int h); ....later... Bitm...more >>

Hi all... i need to create a component like "Solution Explorer" or "Properties" from Visual Studio .NET. It´ll stay "closed" and when the cursor roll over this component it opens. It must have some buttons, textbox, etc inside. Anyone can tell any reference to do this? I really don´t know how ...more >>

How can I create a method and attach a description to it so that if someone instantiates my object and references the object.method a description of the method shows up.... just like the vb methods do? I have tried things like imports system.componentmodel <Description("My description")> ...more >>

Part of an application I'm working on needs to manipulate some XML data (in an XML file), by reading the data into a DataSet using the MyDataSet.ReadXML method, and then using MyDataSet.WriteXML to update the XML file itself. However, now I want to take advantage of the Primary Key function...more >>

Trying to send an eMail frommy vb.net App. Is there anybody out there that has successfully done this? I am having major problems and need a step by step guide into the world of system.web and IIS. The reading I have done(alot) has been pretty useless in helping me understand the various bits ...more >>

In the project I'm working on, I have a reference to another project of mine that is the base class objects for my system. The problem I have is that when I build my project, it compiles, but I get following warning: Warning: The dependency 'Intface1, Version=1.0.2006.32652, Culture=neutral'...more >>

Is there a group box property that tells you which radio button was clicked? -- Helen...more >>

i have a solution to gather the text in each window that is open, but would rather use only managed code rather than unmanaged code my current solution relies on. The purpose is to get the text in each open window even/especially for child windows in other non managed mdi apps - if excel ha...more >>

Hi, I've got a user control with a method called Collapse. I would like that when this method is called (it's only called inside the user control, never by the client), an event can be caught. So my client form can catch an event such as OnCollapse. HOw can I do that ? Syntax ? Thx ...more >>

Can anyone tell me if there is a .net way of doing these things. I have VB6 code but assume there is a new way. Thanks...more >>

i dont like to use ocx controlx. is there new dll for vb.net that do the job ? or newer code, to send email throught outlook express. ...more >>

Hello, does anyone knows how to make a SQL Server connection from a string not using the "wizard"? I have various reports and I need to make a connection that when the parameters are changed in that string, all connections in reports change too. Thank you and sorry for my english! ...more >>

Hi How can one change a textbox's content to mixed case (first letter of each word cap, rest small) in vb.net? Thanks Regards ...more >>

Given the need to (possibly) alter the position of various elements in a string due to localisation, is it possible to build a string using a "printf" style function, such that the source string can also contain the position of the elements to follow? Eg. : printf ( "Your database is...more >>

Can someone assist me in this quest? I've been trying in vein for some time now to figure out how to use AppDomains as a way of making a plugin architecture. Basically, here's my plan: 1) Load main assembly 2) Create new appdomain to "discover" all plugins and report them back to the main a...more >>

Continue to be troubled by referencing issues in this one app. My app references several external .DLL files that I created. Sometimes when I open the solution, I get Build errors that "Namespace or type ... for the Imports cannot be found". Yet if I close without save and re-open, the referen...more >>

i want to load an external file from my console app. How can i do this? Dennis ...more >>

I have an OCX that I used in VB6 (there is no .NET version of it). There was an INI file with it. I right-clicked the INI file and chose "Install" and rebooted. I then created a new VB project and added a reference to the OCX. I tried to create an instance of the OCX via "dim MyOCX as new ...more >>

I'm learning to program with VB .Net. I'm trying to write a program that will calculate jogging time. I have Text boxes for Distance1, Distance2, Speed1, Speed2, Time1, Time2, and Total Time. For example, say I run 2 miles at 8mph (7:30 minute miles) and 1 mile at 7.5mph (8 minute miles). ...more >>

I am trying to add the Microsoft Web Browseractive X control to a vb.net form. I always get an error on the EndInit line. Parts of the errors says: "Unknown error" "First Chance exception" I tried putting it in a user control but this failed also. Anyone have a solution? Or is...more >>

does anyone know where i can find an example of directinput for a joystick on VB.NET. all the examples i can find apply to vb 6.0. Thanks Steve ...more >>

I have a Class Library that I have exposed as a COM component for use in a VB6 program. In the VB6 references, the pointer is to a TLB file. Should this be the file that I deploy to a user's machine? Does it need to be registered as a normal COM DLL? It's not ready for prime-time, yet, so ...more >>

I have a DLL that I would like to use in VB.NET but I am not sure how to link to it. It is called PerlinDLL.dll and is a dll that spits out a bitmap of a fractal image.(link: http://www.stanford.edu/~jjshed/perlin/index.html ) I do have the code that I believe allows a C# program hook to it...more >>

I'm creating databases programatically in .Net and I want to verify that the database doesn't exist before creating it. i found the SQL code: IF NOT EXISTS(SELECT * FROM <databasename>) But when I run the code against a known database, even in SQL Management Studio I get a "Incorrect syntax...more >>

I have a data table that lists a series of items in my database. In my user form, I want the user to be able to filter by a number of criteria (e.g. location, contract, date modified, etc). Other than modified date, all my filters are selected via combo boxes. I would like to have the combo...more >>

I am successfully adding stored procedures to an Access database. However, I need to be able to check if the stored procedure of the same name already exists. Is there a way to do this other than waiting for the OleDbException caused when adding one that already exists? Here is the code...more >>

Hi, i use a progressbar in my program but it isn't visible the possition is 10;40 (almost exact under the menu). The property visible is true. it is there in design-mode but not in Run-mode. in runmode I can change its propertys max min value whitout an error. i already tryd to dock it ...more >>

I'm using Visual Basic 2005, is there a way to run dynamic code? Ex: Dim strToRun as String ="" strToRun &= "dim s as string = ""Hello World!""" & vbcrlf strToRun &= "Messagebox.Show(s)" [SomeClass].Execute(strToRun) ...more >>

Hi, Following is a simple version of my now non-working code: hihi = Dir("c:\burn2\*.*", FileAttribute.Normal) Do While Len(hihi) > 0 hoho = hehe hihi = Dir() Loop All I am looking to do is perform certain functions on each file in a dire...more >>

I am working with an Access database, and every now and again I get an error that forces me to shut down and restart the www service. The timing is random, and can occur when I am editing, entering or viewing data. I have Googled this error message, but have gotten nowhere. The error is: ...more >>

Dear all, is it possible to implement a tree node so that double click on the tree node does some operation and double click on "+" of this tree node only expands tree without doing this operation. Unfortunately I only know GetNodeAT(x,y), which don't differentiate "+" from the node. Tha...more >>

I can't get the following msdn code below to actually open the .txt file i select It seems Return DlgOpenFile.OpenFile() or Return New FileStream(Path, System.IO.FileMode.Open, _ System.IO.FileAccess.ReadWrite) don't actually do anything. Please help as I ...more >>

Hello, I am looking it for a way of getting the column name, from a datagrid when the user clicks on one of the cells. I can get the value and the row Number and column Number, but can not seem to find the event that will give me the column name that was selected. Thanks Tom *** Sent v...more >>

how do i get 2 different number in same row? using random example: 4 2 5 6 7 4 1 7 9 8 3 3 <===== i want different number but not same as opposite 8 5 6 8 2 1 in my code: Dim Nine_numbers(9) as short Dim nm, mm As Integer, nine(9), nineA(9) As Object, innn, mm...more >>

I am creating a vb.net app that displays historical financial data in various ways (grids, charts, etc.). This data is sensitive and should only be accessible through the vb.net application. The vb.net application must also be able to issue sql select stmnts against the persistant data sourc...more >>

hi! how can i get the total playtime of any audio format (especially mp3s)? ...more >>

Hello, I’m working with handheld device that communicates with windows service thru the serial port. Transaction between device and my application looks like this: Handshaking: Device sends ENQ Service responds DLE 0 Device sends DLESOH4168840000SR01L01DLEETX4á As you see at ...more >>

Hi, I want to avoid an user closes the form clicking on the upper right side "X" button. So, for the Closing event, I set: e.cancel = true The problem is, this way the user can't even close the form using the appropriate button Exit (a button built on the form). How can I link a click on ...more >>

I am attempting to create an array of value types but seem to be haveing a problem referencing it. I have created a class Public Class Tags Private _Name As String Private _Address As String Public Sub New(ByVal Name As String, ByVal Address As String) _Name = Name ...more >>

Ciao, e' possibile modificare il colore della proprieta' Text di un bottone a runtime? grazie ...more >>

Hi, A quick question (not a programmer) The verisons for VB are (in decending order) VB 2005 VB .NET 2003 VB .NET 2002 VB 6.0 VB 5.0 Thank you in advance Peter ...more >>

Can I load a class library at runtime? Plugins, etc? ...more >>