Hi, I am recording a simple macro to delete the word 'one' from the list of 'one two three four'. You may recognize this as the example from "Running a Macro'. The macro is recorded, I can see it in the editor. But when I run this macro, the cursor turns to hourglass, but the word is not de...more >>

an example says to right click the server explorer database "stored procedure" node and a popup menu will enable the creation of a new stored procedure. this is in visual studio 2003 dev environment. When i do this - i only get "refresh" and "properties" when i browse the database using SQLS...more >>

First Question: Hope someone has an answer. Why is it that with VS.net 2003 when I execute console programs, the console window runs my program and then the window closes out right away; and I cannot see my output butfor a brief second. I took a C class @ UW a few years back (we used VS C++ 6...more >>

Dear all, As title, I would like to print my form design on IDE but found that "print" command is disable. Now I'm using print screen function to get hard copy. Does anybody know good idea to do it? Thanks for your attentiona and kindly help! Regards, James Wong ...more >>

Can one program a way to close a source window by double clicking on the tab itself? Thanks Ralph Krausse www.consiliumsoft.com Use the START button? Then you need CSFastRunII... A new kind of application launcher integrated in the taskbar! ScreenShot - http://www.consiliumsoft.com/Scre...more >>

Hello, my VC# Standard doesn't allow me to create a new project in the root of the webserver. I must name my app and this creates a virtual directory with that name. Is there a way around this? Michiel ...more >>

What is the best approach to create a new project add-in for VS.NET? I've created a custom ATL-based project in VS6, but can't seem to find out how to do this in VS.NET. I've read some about enterprise templates and custom wizards/add-ins, but these don't seem to mention a custom project that s...more >>

Hi all, I'm writing a VS.NET extender in C# and I'm having trouble finding an appropiate guid for solution items to get the IDE call my extender. I've successfully extended other different objects, but can't find a way to extend the files under Solution Items to add a custom property. Anyon...more >>

Hi, Is there a way to get the function prototype position (in Header file for C++ project) using the CodeFunction Object? Presently, even by using the projectItem of a .CPP or .H I'm only be able to retrieve the StartPoint end EndPoint of the codeElement within the sourceFile. Is there...more >>

how can i create an item in the menu 'View', in the menu 'Tools' it works ...more >>

Has anyone figured out how to enter multi line text in the Properties window? Say for example you wanted the Text property of a label set to the following: Customer Name I have no problem doing this programmatically but it seems there should be some way to do it using the IDE too. Than...more >>

when using Console.WriteLine() in what window does the written content show up ? what are the menu commands to find this window ? ...more >>

Hi, I was wondering if any of u know how to find the full path name of the project (or solution) on the top left of Visual Studio .net IDE -I know I can find the path name of the files opened individually by putting my cursor near them -but I would like to know if there is way to find/enabl...more >>

I have a solution with about 6 projects in it. When using one particular project in that solution, intellisense does not work. It will not pop up a list of anything. I tried opening that project up directly - and the intellisense worked. I tried creating a new solution - and the intellise...more >>

I created a form named "login". I then renamed it to "frmLogin" and I can see in the properties that the file name was changed to "frmLogin.vb" but in my code, when I refer to "frmLogin" I get the squiggles indicating that object does not exist but "login" does? How can I get VSNET 2003 to "se...more >>

Can anyone tell me how to remove a solution from within Visual Studio .NET? ...more >>

Familiar with the //TODO: comments we put in textual source code? Why not have an equivalent for the Form Editor in the IDE, so we can (for example) put a sticky yellow note next to the ugly button saying "really need to draw a better icon for this button". I RAD a lot, so all the visually s...more >>

I have had this problem occur several times. I am editing the HTML content on my ASP.NET web page and suddenly my web page no longer functions correctly when I run it. Turns out, that VS.NET removed the "this.Load += new System.EventHandler(this.Page_Load);" code from InitializeComponent() sec...more >>

Hi, How can I add a built in command to a CommandBar if its style is msoControlButtonDropdown? (for example the built in Multilevel Undo or Multilevel Redo or Solutions Configuration combo) What I've tried: Try 1) // Get the Command object from the Commands collection: Command comman...more >>

The code generated by the Data controls such as SqlDataAdapter and SqlCommand disappears when a change is made to the form (e.g. changing the text of a control, adding a new button, etc). Thus the data controls must be reconfigured which is highly annoying. Does this work as designed, is it a...more >>

by default: app.config goes to both debug and release folder, like this: app.config --> bin\debug\myapp.exe.config app.config --> bin\release\myapp.exe.config But I have different config for release and debug. How can I do something like this: app.debug.config --> bin\d...more >>

I am getting an error when an add-in executes. Following is the code snippet where it fails events = (ProjectItemsEvents)applicationObject.Events.GetObject("CSharpProjectItemsEvents"); I have made sure that dte.olb is registered and all other DLL's - office.dll, extensbility.dll, EnvDTE.dl...more >>

I've been working with extensibility projects and somehow have ended up with two AddIns on my Tools menu. They cause a fatal error (sends a report to MS) so I have no idea what the problem is. I've uninstalled and reinstall Beta1 but they're still there. They don't show up in the Addin Manager ...more >>

All I want to do is run resgen.exe automagically during a build. This kind of thing used to be easy. Now the .NET IDE "helps" me so much I can't figure out how to create a post-build linker step that will create a default string resource and embed it into the assembly. Environment is Microsoft...more >>

Hi, I would like to write a short macro, which programmatically sets some of my favorite Command shortcut keys. What I figured out that it can be done via assignment to Command object's Bindings array property. For example if I want to assign 'Ctrl + D' to Edit.GotoDefinition command I exe...more >>

In Visual Studio .Net 2002 Server Explorer, if I add a new connection under "Data Connections", I can specify a remote server name and the username and password that I want to use, but then when the database appears, if I right-click on "Tables", there's no option to add a new table. If I rig...more >>

Hi, After installing VS.2003, I just upgraded a VS.NET 2002 project to VS.NET 2003. I upgraded because VS.NET 2003 is slow and buggy. However, I find VS.NET 2003 is worse in terms of bugs. For approx 20 hours everything was fine. Now suddenly I have IDE+Debugger (VB.NET) problems. Comp...more >>

Hello all, I just ordered (and received) the Whidbey Beta for just the cost of S&H, so I realize that it IS a beta and therefore no guarantees, but I cannot: 1. Convert a VS2003 project. 2. Open ANY project. 3. Create and open a new project. After numerous attempts, I still haven't been...more >>

I am trying to specify options to the C# compiler from within the IDE. Specifically, I need to use the '/res' switch to specify a resource file for the inclusion of string resources. I can see how to achieve this from the command line. However, how do I achive this from within the IDE? T...more >>

Hello, how can I let Visual Studio highlight code inside <script> blocks with colors? I'm talking about an .aspx files that doesn't use code-behind/inherits. Thanks! Michiel ...more >>

Hi, Q:How to add a _built-in_ Command to a CommandBar programmatically? After adding a built in command, it appears in the Controls collection of the CommandBar, but the added Command's visible property is False, and can't be set to True Here is the snippet what I try to run: Public Su...more >>

Hello, I have been using VS 2003 for a while and eveything was OK. Now, I am not able to view any form and error "Required Permission can not be accquired" When I go to the Options and the Forms Designer I see nothing in the property page In fact it says "Error Loading this propery page" I h...more >>

We use buildit to automatically build all of our solutions every night. In C# we are able to call a batch file for the post build event and sign the assembly for the GAC using our private/public key pair. Now, in VB.net there's no easy way to do this. I saw that you can create a macro that ...more >>

Hi, can I build my whole application in VS.NET 2003 then take the GUI, compile it as a dll, import it in to VS.NET 2005 beta1 and use my web service source from VS.NET 2003 (this time compiled with .NET 2) and bind the remoted web service datasets to the compiled .NET 1.1 GUI. Woul the .Net 1...more >>

Hello, when I buy Visual Basic .NET, can I also define oldschool ASP webapplications written in 'normal' VB, and continue to maintenance them in that program? If so, does it offer the same tools and options as it does for new applications (code completion etc)? Thanks Mchiel ...more >>

Hi, on the Start Page when I chose the Online Resources tab, then Web Hosting, the following message shows: This feature requires that you have connected to the internet previously or are currently online The same with Headlines, Downloads, XML Web Services, etc. Meanwhile I can browse the...more >>

Dear Software developers, Concerning IntelliSense in C++, Templates and Namespaces: We all know that IntelliSense in VS.NET is fragile at best. I have just spend 3 days playing arround with my new project and IntelliSense because I wanted intellisense available for my team for a new library ...more >>

I have a set of default project properties I'd like to use. Right now, when I create a VC++ project, it comes up with what the VS team thought were good defaults. I don't like having to go through and change all the settings whenever I create a project. For example, I'd like to chang the ...more >>

VS.NET 2003. When I set options (such as #defines) in a project's "All Configurations", it completely overwrites the previous settings for both Debug and Release. e.g. I'm seeing this: before: #defines Debug : _DEBUG Release: NDEBUG After setting MY_DEFINE in "All configurations" ...more >>

One of most notable thing when moving from C++ to C# is absence of header files. While it has some benefits it lost one important feature. Header file provide concentrated set of commented declarations without imlementation details. So it become a perfect documentation tool. "CollapseToDefini...more >>

Thread originally started 7/27/04 "GregM" wrote: > "Graham" wrote: > > I keep having a problem with the resources in use with my Menu, they keep reverting to numerical values in the .rc file. This results in the Help file not being displayed. > > Also the ICON is not displayed either. > > >...more >>

Original thread started 8/4 > What I see in the .sln file in a text editor is: > > This is a MC++ project, maybe it's different for whatever you're doing. > ..suos shouldn't really be in source control I will try to explain this again. When the .SLN file on disk is replaced while Visua...more >>

In VC6, there was a tab on the control properties dialog for a combo box that had a multi-line edit field for entering the initial data in the combo box. In VC 7.1, it appears this has been replaced by a single-line edit field. The help says to separate multiple lines with a semicolon. What ar...more >>

Hi folks, does anyone know how I can profile c++ code from within Visual studio .net 2003 Enterprise edition ? I looked at the MSDN help which says I need to go to the build menu, then settings, & then Project settings, then link tab -to turn profiling -However I don't see "settings" at all...more >>

I have a Visual Studio 2003 addin that I'd like to use with Visual Studio 2005. I can't seem to find much on how to register the existing addin with VS2005. Any leads? TIA Dan ...more >>

in VS.NET you can use several macros to set properties of projects for example $(SolutionName) is there a way to add a new macro ? thanks David ...more >>

Accidentally turned on the hidden characters in VS.NET. Any idea how to turn them off? -- Gregory A. Beamer MVP; MCP: +I, SE, SD, DBA ************************************************ Think Outside the Box! ************************************************ ...more >>

Hi All, I wanted to access the Class View of the VS.NET IDE. I am able to add my own customized menu items to the Context Menu of = Class View. But Now I want to enable and disable thee menu items according to the = item seelcted. I want to 1) Select some menu items if the sel...more >>

I have a solution with 4 projects, this is also the build order. DataAccess -20kb BusinessLogic -76kb InterfaceControls - 24kb WebApp - 28kb The references are like this: WebApp requires BusinessLogic and InterfaceControls, both are set to CopyLocal = true BusinessLogic requires DataAc...more >>

Thought I had this nailed down in VS 2002 by using KB article 320851 which details how to move and save IDE settings. This works great, however, I'm having an issue with VS 2003 in locating my toolbar settings. I don't seem to have a toolbox.tbd file and yet my toolbar customizations are saved...more >>