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How do I obtain a list on DSN's on as machine.
Posted by Tim Marsden at 4/29/2004 1:56:50 PM
Hello, How do I obtain a list of the "ODBC" DSN's on a machine. Tim ...more >>

problem adding child records
Posted by Tony Martini at 4/28/2004 6:08:32 PM
Hello all I have a VB.Net Windows Forms application that is using bound controls. I have datarelations defined for the parent and child tables with the Update, Delete and accept/reject rules all set to default ( which is cascade). I can modify and delete records. I can add records to the parent ...more >>

vb and a select statement
Posted by Stephen at 4/28/2004 12:56:12 PM
I have two tables ( Authors and Titles) related on a field called pubId. I want to know what Authors do NOT have a book in the titles table.. Im stuck, dazed and confused.... what is the sql statement i should be using to return just the authors? Steve ...more >>

Dataset/Datagrid/Update problems
Posted by Chris Barnard at 4/28/2004 11:52:13 AM
Hi, What's the correct way to add new rows of data to a dataset when using a datagrid? It looks like if the user adds some new records on a datagrid, I should be able to simply run the update command from my data adapter and the extra data will get inserted. Is that correct? I get the follo...more >>

Value cannot be null
Posted by Paul at 4/28/2004 10:17:29 AM
Hi, I'm new to .NET and I'm trying to run through the tutorial "Creating a Web Application Using VB" As I follow the directions, It seems to work just fine because I can preview the data from the SQLDataAdapter but when I try to view the data in the browser I get the error: Value c...more >>

System information via vb.net???????????????????????????????
Posted by John T. Howard at 4/28/2004 12:16:20 AM
How can I get the System Information via vb.net? At a minimum, I need that data supplied in Start|All Programs|Accessories|System Tools|System Information and, preferably the Office Applications subheader. Thanks in advance, John...more >>

Determining the greatest of a number of variables
Posted by Jesse Gibbs via .NET 247 at 4/26/2004 10:33:02 PM
Please help. I am currently trying to write code for reports in a simple sales program. One report is for highest selling product, and I need to know how to sort through all the inNoOfSales for each product to determine which one has the highest no of sales. Urgent help needed, thanks in adva...more >>

DataSet to Access
Posted by T Cordon at 4/26/2004 7:16:35 PM
How can I insert all records from a DataSet to an Access Table. Thanks ...more >>



[ANN] April 27, "Working with the DataGrid Control in Visual Basic .NET" chat
Posted by Jason Cooke [MSFT] at 4/26/2004 3:55:46 PM
Join members of the Visual Basic .NET and SQL teams for a discussion on how to effectively use the Windows Forms DataGrid control with Visual Basic ..NET. Date: April 27, 2004 Time: Time: 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Pacific time 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Eastern time 20:00 - 21:00 GMT (For a list of loc...more >>

Storing Objects
Posted by Brian Mitchell at 4/25/2004 9:05:05 PM
I am new to using SQL and am wondering if it's possible to store entire VB objects (Like a Class) in a table? I know you can create custom data types but am not sure if what I am asking is possible. ...more >>

DataTable Find method...
Posted by Perry Ogletree at 4/23/2004 5:12:24 PM
I'm trying to use the datatable find method to retrieve information from an Access database. I retrieve the Access data into a dataset using: daStationData.Fill(dsStationData,"dtblStationData") The data is then displayed in a sorted datagrid via: dgDisplay.SetDataBinding(dsStationData, ...more >>

HOWTO: Modify default Stored Proc. template in VS.NET database project
Posted by ES at 4/23/2004 11:00:36 AM
Does anyone know how to modify the default Stored Procedure template that exists in a VS.NET database project? I know how to with Enterprise Manager, but need the same functionality in VS.NET. Thanks, ES ...more >>

Using CurrentUser Function in Access from VB
Posted by Steve Dowling via .NET 247 at 4/22/2004 9:56:36 PM
I have been writing a program that accesses an Access database and I am having problems with a query. The query selects records from a table based on the the user that is logged it to access. This works using the 'CurrentUser' function. There are no problems running the query in Access but as so...more >>

Jet Won't Open
Posted by Curt Emich at 4/22/2004 12:52:46 AM
I get the following error when I write any code against a connection that is hooked to an Access database: The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot open the file 'C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\TimeTracker\Data\TimeTracker.mdb'. It is already opened exclusively by another user, or you need permission to...more >>

Insert command failed when using DataAdapter in VS.Net
Posted by Norton at 4/20/2004 6:41:43 PM
Hi all, When i try inner join tables using VS.Net's Data Adapter Configuration Wizard, it always return generate insert, update, delete statement failed and it said "The original query has a select list that has columns from multiple tables. The statement cannot be generated automatically for t...more >>

Comparing Two Records of a Table for Add, Changes, Deletes
Posted by rmorvay at 4/20/2004 10:44:39 AM
I need to compare a table each day to detect deltas. Is there an easy way to compare a table for all changes each day and send those changes (Adds, Update, and Changes) to an outbound system for processing? Thanks in advance -- rmorvay ...more >>

Acessing two database files......
Posted by Wayne Taylor at 4/19/2004 6:09:18 PM
Hello All I'm new to the world of database and T-SQL......I'm using VB.NET (I hope I'm in the right place)...... The client has accessing control in there building. I have looked at the software and it writes it's data to access databases. There are two files seprate database files, I can...more >>

VB.Net Panels
Posted by Keith Kowalski at 4/19/2004 11:48:25 AM
New to Programming I am creating a windows form in VB.Net using Visual Studio 2003, What I am looking to do is hide a panel, and if it is hidden move the next panel up in its place, if it is shown then move the next panel down. I an do it on a webpge, how is it done on a windows form? ...more >>

Reading a large number of records
Posted by John at 4/17/2004 12:28:28 AM
Hi Could someone please provide a code example of how to read records from an access table into a grid, the fastest possible way, for read-only view? Thanks Regards ...more >>

Adding a new record
Posted by Steve at 4/16/2004 11:45:51 AM
Hi all I am using DataBinding in my project. I need to be able to add a new record through using the Me.BindingContext(m_oDataSet.SecGroup).AddNew() and then set the values for the record programatically rather than using Textboxes, ComboBoxes etc. How do I get a reference to the new record th...more >>

Save Text file to "My Documents"
Posted by Ben at 4/15/2004 9:06:30 AM
Hello, I need to save some information into a text file. For this, I use : FileOpen(1, "c:\MyFile.txt", OpenMode.Output) For I = 0 To iCpt - 1 WriteLine(1, myDs.Tables(0).Rows(I).Item("MyText")) Next FileClose(1) This is running... BUT I would like to save the text file into "My Doc...more >>

Connection handling
Posted by John at 4/13/2004 10:28:15 PM
Hi Should I dispose connection after every close in my app and re-create it when opening it or would this have some adverse effect? My app (vb.net+access backend) seems to be stressing the server a little bit and I wonder if disposing the connection will help the server. Thanks Regards ...more >>

Using the Excel Object in VB.NET
Posted by Terry Olsen at 4/10/2004 4:12:27 PM
Is there a good reference on the Excel Object in VB.NET? I can create the object, send data to a sheet, open, save & print files, but I want to format the cells (border, shading, font, merging, etc.). So far I haven't been able to figure that part out. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! ...more >>

vb.net/sql server speed issue
Posted by Chandler Dickinson at 4/10/2004 7:31:13 AM
I have a vb.net application running with sql server... All calls to the database are hit and drop.... i keep no connections open.... there are two timers in the application that hit the database to check for new/changed information (small hits)... here is the problem... this one has be whippe...more >>

DataGrid delete row question...
Posted by Steve at 4/8/2004 9:55:08 PM
Struggling with what seems should be easy. How do you programmatically delete selected row(s) from a DataGrid bound to a DataSet? I created a DataTable, added two columns to it, and added rows via the NewRow method. The grid displays the data fine. I have the row headers turned off. I ca...more >>

Need search routine
Posted by Jim Hess at 4/8/2004 10:21:45 AM
I need help creating a find procedure for my database. I am displaying records individually as opposed to using a datagrid. As the user moves through the records, a referenced multi-page scanned document is displayed and the user can browse through the pages. I can't seem to grasp the c...more >>

Password protected Access database.
Posted by news.microsoft.com at 4/7/2004 1:30:49 PM
Greetings! I am having a lovely issue creating an OLE connection.. When I make an attempt to test the connection in the app I'm writing, I receive an error as follows: Cannot start your application. The workgroup information file is missing or opened exclusively by another user. This a...more >>

Updating Data
Posted by Gary at 4/6/2004 9:03:44 PM
I have the following code to populate some textboxes on a form. This query only brings in one record. strSQL = "Select * from Contact WHERE sysID = '" & g_sysID & "'" Dim DA As New SqlClient.SqlDataAdapter(strSQL, CN) DA.Fill(objDS, "Contact") Me.txtFirstName.DataBindings.Add("Text", o...more >>

The string was not recoginzed as a valid datetime. There is a unknown word starting at index 1
Posted by Siva Badari Narayana at 4/5/2004 9:58:01 AM
getting an error "The string was not recoginzed as a valid datetime. There is a unknown word starting at index 1" the code snippet is cmd.Parameters.Add(New System.Data.OleDb.OleDbParameter("DATEOFLOADING02", System.Data.OleDb.OleDbType.DBTimeStamp, 0, "DATEOFLOADING02")) cmd.parameters(0).v...more >>

Problem executing a make table query in vb.net
Posted by Neil Robbins at 4/4/2004 8:35:53 PM
I am trying to execute a make table query in my vb.net program. The db that I am accessing is an Access 2000 format db. The SQL code that I am using has been cut and pasted from the SQL View having designed the query in the design view of Access. The code in question is below, I apologise for ...more >>

Option Explicit and Code Syntax
Posted by John at 4/4/2004 12:35:14 PM
Hi I have option explicit on and I am getting an "Option Strict On disallows late binding." error on the following code; UpdateCategories(bmCompanyDetails.Current("ID")) bmCompanyDetails is the currency manager for the client table (defined as Private WithEvents bmCompanyDetails As System...more >>

Application Speed Dilemma
Posted by John at 4/3/2004 3:51:50 PM
Hi We have a database app with two front ends to handle different areas of the application. One front end is in access 97 and the other in vb.net. The backend is a single access 97 database. The access side relies on access forms to handle the data while the vb.net app, using dataset/dataa...more >>

Passing null to SQL using Data Reader.
Posted by Willie Neal at 4/2/2004 5:28:59 PM
How can I pass a Null value to a SQL statement from vb.net. I'm using a command object to execute a stored procedure to populate a data reader, but I need to pass in a null value how can I accomplish this. Thanks, Wil ...more >>

A Strange Issue with DataGrid
Posted by sajid_yusuf NO[at]SPAM yahoo.com at 4/1/2004 12:21:34 AM
Hello, I am trying to bind a DataTable to a Grid which will allow users to Edit data and then submit the changes back to the Database. I want to display values in the Grid satisfying a particular criteria like follows: Dim tbl as new DataTable For Each row As DataRo...more >>


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