Does anyone know of DropDown box that has a type ahead feature like the WinForms version and it does not cost more than $100.00 ? Thank You. Peter ...more >>

Hi All, I have not yet seen Visual Studio 2005 and I could not collect much information on this. I just want to know whether Visual Stdio 2005 is enhanced Visual Studio ..net 2003 or is it Enhanced Visual Studio with Visual Basic 6.0. Is it ..net or the traditional Visual Basic 6.0 + with a...more >>

hi, i have an excel file. i want to convert that excel file into csv(comma separated values) file format. can u give me some idea. Thanks in advance , nizam. ...more >>

Is there a way to create a web service project that has a proper project file (e.g. csproj), instead of having it be file based where whatever happens to be in the directory magically becomes part of the project? Thanks...more >>

Hi, I'm new to deploying ASP.NET applications. So got a few sample apps like DotNetNuke and others and tried to run them on the webhost account i have. But every time it gives the same error -- Runtime Error Description: An application error occurred on the server. The current custom error s...more >>

I have a text file in the directory of my web application. How can I read this text file into a string vaiable? ...more >>

Hi There, I have an ASP .NET 2.0 web site with a MSSQL express 2005 database. What is the normal procedure to host that web site and database at a hosting site? I am hosting it at dotnetmart, but cannot quite figure out what setup procedure is needed. Also how in my C# code do I get a ...more >>

I created an web application which is trying to open a resource called PPReports.resx in project called PPReports with same name for namespace. I used Dim rm As ResourceManager = New ResourceManager("PPReports", Reflection.Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly()) Dim stHTML As String = rm.GetStr...more >>

I'm hoping this isn't another one of Microsofts ever depleating free help things, but I had to re-install Visual Studio 2003 Enterprise on a clean installation of Windows XP Pro. When I hit the F1 Key, (no matter what I use it on) I get "No links are available for the current selection". So ...more >>

I am filling a datagrid at runtime with the values I want in the columns. In some of the rows I would like to have a checkbox in the last column for the user to check. Then when the user clicks the submit button, I would like to be able to tell which check boxes were checked. I can get ...more >>

A client of mine wants me to build a custom web application. For security reasons he does not want to install a database client/api on his DMZ zone. He wants to have an application running in their LAN that has a custom API available to the Webserver. Have the Webserver in the DMZ Zone and then ...more >>

excel object not getting killed even after calling System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ReleaseComObjec. Is there any workaround ...more >>

My simple example is shown below. Please can you explain why the BackColor of the menu's StaticSelectedStyle and StaticHoverStyle are not applied whilst the background-color of the tr and td's are applied via the style. Thanks. <%@ Page Language="VB" AutoEventWireup="false" CodeFile="Default....more >>

Hello, I have a site that uses master pages. To enable simple switching of the master page, and to avoid potential inconsistencies between pages, I set the master page file in the web.config file. This works fine, but causes VWD to give loads of bogus validation errors ("element HTML occurs...more >>

I don't understand, since I migrated my web site to VS2005+ APS.NET 2 (C#), all the request reach my Application_BeginRequest method in Global.ascx.cs and generate unecessary computing. I think that I have missed some new parameter in web.config or somewehre else. Anybody having idea wel...more >>

I'm tring to modify an existing DB connection/query into a parameterized one. But, in doing so, I get an error stating that I am not defining the variable I am using in the query. This is what I have: ================================================================= Dim DS As New DataSe...more >>

Hello, I was just looking at aspnet_compiler.exe and thinking how useful it was to have your web site compiled, then I thought that maybe it isn't!! What's the advantage? I would never upload a site, nor even upload a new version of one file, without immediately testing it a browser. Thus,...more >>

hi all, I am using a GridView bound to an ObjectDataSource. edit and delete functionality has been enabled. my ObjectDataSource is tied to a TableAdapter that accesses three stored procedures - SPGetAllPrograms (Select), SPDeleteProgram (Delete) and SPRetireProgram (Update). deleting data...more >>

Hiya I have a child page which sets info into a class based on what pizza the guys clicks on. I need the name of the pizza to appear in the master section. Do I have to instantiate class in the master and the child? thanks ...more >>

How do i find the type of control is datagrid? I have grid inside a grid. If I do typeof it does not work for datagrid. One more thing how do I read data back from grid? I can read the orignal value from textbox but not the new value. Help! ...more >>

When i use Server.Transfer to transfer a URL (IWillBeHeard.com) to a directory within the Home Website (Different URL) it still references links and images to IWillBeHeard.com/images/graphic.jpg instead of images/grapic.jpg. The code i am using to transfer is below. I must be missing somet...more >>

I'm trying to deploy a asp.net app that I developed in Visual Studio 2003 on an XP Professional machine. It runs fine on the development machine, but when I try to run it locally on the server (i.e., http://myserver/myappdir.) I get an error like this: Access to the path "C:\WINDOWS\Mic...more >>

How am I to handle methods like GetSqlString when the data values are NULL. Am I supposed to test every time? ...more >>

I have an asp.net (C#) web form that needs to run an exe off of a network drive and when i load the page i'm getting the following error message: The application attempted to perform an operation not allowed by the security policy. To grant this application the required permission please cont...more >>

the problem i'm having is that i can't get the Sql statement set to search for Department or Last_Name%.. :( <asp:SqlDataSource ID="SqlDataSource2" runat="server" ConnectionString="<%$ ConnectionStrings:dbPMAEventsConnectionString %>" SelectCommand="SELECT [Last_Name], [...more >>

I've migrated an application from VS 2003 to VS 2005. It worked fine in 2003; but I've been having issue in 2005. The latest is dealing with a DataSet that I have as an Application Variable. It seems to disappear when the users session times out. What really weird is that it works fine on ...more >>

the problem i'm having is that i can't get the Sql statement set to search for Department or Last_Name%.. :( <asp:SqlDataSource ID="SqlDataSource2" runat="server" ConnectionString="<%$ ConnectionStrings:dbPMAEventsConnectionString %>" SelectCommand="SELECT [Last_Name], [...more >>

i am having problems running a sub report in crystal reports using visual studio 2003. The first report fires one stored procedure in sql server 2005 and it has 2 levels of groupings then it runs a sub report using the group data. I have tried the: Report.SetDatabaseLogon(rptLogin, rptP...more >>

Hi All, I have an application which is using memship and profile functions. It works well in my develop machine which is using SQL Express Edition Server as the provider. When I move this application to the hosting server. It works well when the user is anonymous. But after user logins,...more >>

I have an ASP.NET 2.0 application that is giving me exception errors when particular queries are run. Running webpage locally, I can see the stack trace of the error. Running remotely, I get the frierndly page telling me that there is an error and I have to change the "mode" in order to view...more >>

I think that the use of the treeview control built on asp.net 2.0 makes the page non xhtml 1.0 transitional compliant, in fact this control renders this html: <script> <!-- function TreeView_PopulateNodeDoCallBack(context,param) { WebForm_DoCallback(context.data.treeViewID,para...more >>

I'm trying to download an image file using XML from a web service. When the dialog box appears asking if I want to save the document or open it, If I click save and then open it, it works fine. If I click open, I get an error that the header is not recognized. Node 3 contains the binary docume...more >>

I made a change to my Styles.css file on my machine, but when I copy this to a server, I don't see the effect of the changes that I made. I'm using skins that associate different kinds of controls with different style classes using cssClass. Is this association kept in a binary? I haven't c...more >>

Hello, If you add (say) two text boxes to a form, then add a validator with some simple rule for one of them, you can observer the following problem:- Type some erroneous value in the text box with the validator, then click on the other text box. This makes the validator's red error mess...more >>

I've written a simple membership/role provider library which I use in my websites. It works fine, and uses custom AES and SHA1 keys in Web.config to encrypt or hash password information. I now have a second, Windows Forms app that needs to access that same credential file, and hash/encrypt user-...more >>

Hi all, I have a problem in ASP.NET program (Web pdevelopment). In VB Sub function, I want to dipslay a message box. The next line of my code is to response.redirect to the next page. My problem is the program skipped to display the message box, but only redirected to the new page. I'd l...more >>

I have a FormView that won't update at all. I have looked at thing such as datakeys and making sure the update command is correct but I can't find the problem. Here is my code. Could the item_id (the primary key) being evaluated instead of binded have do with it? <asp:FormView ID="FormView1...more >>

I'm relatively new to ASP.NET 2.0 and am struggling with trying to find the best naming convention for the BAL and DAL objects within my database. Does anyone have any recommendations or best practices for naming my objects? I currently have all my type classses simply called "JobSummaryClas...more >>

I have a simple asp.net 2.0 website that runs fine on Windows XP and Windows 2003 / IIS 6.0, but I cannot get it to run on Windows 2000 / IIS 5.0. I get the general error shown below. My web.config file contains the following in between the system.web tags which does not ever trigger showing ...more >>

Does anybody know why the Print button on the report viewer toolbar (VS2005) only shows for remote reports and not Local? Is there a way to get a print function(button) on the toolbar for local reports? if not what is required to get the remote reports setup and working? thanks Phil B ...more >>

I'm looking for suggestions of where you feel the best Windows shared = hosting is. Basic requirements: * ASP.NET * MS SQL Server * User control over setting applications, etc. * Multiple domains to various folders at no additional cost....more >>

Hi: I created a thread in Page_Load and get a string through a socket from another process. Then I show this string in a textbox on the page. When Page_Load exits, the string does not display on the textbox. If I add a Response.Flush() statement, I get an exception of type: {System.Web.Http...more >>

Hi, I've tried using System.Web.HttpUtility.UrlEncode("=E9") with each of the possible encodings ASCII, Unicode, UTF7, UTF8 but none of these gives what I want: %e9. And so on for the other French characters. Am I missing something here? ...more >>

I have an ASP.NET application that performs ADO.NET commands that cause triggers to be run in SQL Server 2000. My question is how would I best access the user ID from my custom .NET Principal in the trigger (the trigger stores audit information and needs the user ID)? I'm using the same SQL...more >>

Hi, I have the following in my asp page: <% response.write(Header) %> where Header contains HTML markup such ass <html> <body> .... I must write the code in the aspx file and not in the code behind so that the markup are generated at correct places in html stream. I've tried : <scri...more >>

Hi, I have a website that is configured for .net v2.0 and a web application that only runs on 1.1 that I want to host on this site. Is it possible to specify in web.config or Assemblyinfo or similar what version to use for this application, or am I bound to the version the IIS site is runni...more >>

OK, following scenario: I have on an unsecured site the boxes where the user can enter User ID and passwort, now, after he clicks on login, the data should be send over HTTPS. Remember: The page itself is on port 80, only when the user clicks on "Login", the entered data should go through h...more >>

I just installed VS 2005. Was working with 2003 and .Net 1.1. Trying = to get the feel for a master page and I'm having some issues. I'm = looking for a pretty basic setup. Standard header with an image, forced = to lower right of screen, in the content area. I had this working just = fine ...more >>

hello all, im trying to connect to a microsoft access database from an ASP.NET web form. i keep getting the following error though: ERROR [HY000] [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Could not use '(unknown)'; file already in use. ERROR [IM006] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Driver'...more >>

Hi, if I write this code to retrieve a folder on the server Server.mappath("/DATA") I get this error message System.InvalidOperationException: Failed to map the path '/DATA' the virtual folder for my webApp is not situated in Inetpub, nor is the DATA folder that I would like to retrieve...more >>

Hi, Please help me to connect two ASP.Net applications. One is an online store, based on Commerce Server 2002, the other is a database editing application. Both are ASP.Net 1.1, VB applications. In detail: Technolgies: SQL2000, VS2003, .Net Framework 1.1, ASP.Net, VB, Commerce Server 20...more >>

Hi all. I have following scenario: 1. I have a page called Page1.aspx, on which there is some GridView and few texboxes. User can enter some search criteria in textboxes, click Find button and then search results are presented in the GridView. 2. User can select some row and click Edit button...more >>

i am using oracle 10g with asp.net some time ago it is working fine with all the application but now .net not make connection with oracle and give me these error "REGDB_E_CLASSNOTREG(0x80040154). " no chage made in my system or in application if any one have answer then sent me ...more >>

I am trying to open a new window from a hyperlink control in a gridview (vb.net). I have this.. <asp:TemplateField HeaderText="Project" SortExpression="Project"> <ItemTemplate> <asp:HyperLink ID="HyperLink1" Text='<%# Bind("Project") %>' runat="server" ...more >>

Hi peeps I'm just following this HOW-TO from MSDN.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306355 But I've got a problem. I've adding the #using System.Diagnostics; line to my cs file, but when I try and type the following line... Exception objErr = Server.GetLastError(...more >>

I am creating a list of items which need to be clickable on a web page, but I am unfamiliar with ASP event handling. I created the following test control: public class MyCustomControl : System.Web.UI.WebControls.WebControl { //--- public MyCustomControl() { // Ini...more >>

Hi all, I have a gridview on my page and templatecolumns defined in it. I also have a couple of databound columns. The datatable being bound to the gridview contains a column (defined as a datacolumn so as to get the value) and in the ItemDataBound I can access this value but only when the ...more >>

I want to put a HTML paragraph on a WebForm in program. There are HTML tags in the paragraph, I hope the paragraph can render as normal HTML page. Which control can I use to place the HTML paragraph? ...more >>

Hi I've got an ASP.NET 2.0 application, and I would like to catch the scenario of when I get a certain number of application errors, I want to restart the application (similar to 'touching' web.config). However, I don't have access to IIS, nor can I FTP in a new web.config file to force ...more >>

Hey. I'm trying to dynamically add User Controls to my page. It appears to work sometimes, but more often I get the error: Unable to cast object of type 'ASP.SearchControl' to type 'ASP.SearchControl'. Dim ctlNextSearch As Control = LoadControl("SearchCB.ascx") CType(ctlNextSearch, Se...more >>

After getting to know VB.NET, I'm now about to learn ASP.NET, since customer requests points in this direction. Naturally, I wish to start up in a proper way. As mentioned I'm familiar with VB.NET. But I know very little about creating homepages. What I wan't to know is, if getting to know H...more >>