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  • Countdown Timer!
    by Jamie Ransom
    7 Replies
    Last post by kashem
      • Hi! I'm trying to make a countdown timer similar to that of the one in the TV Program "Lost" (Counts down each minute without displaying a change in seconds, i.e. 108 00 [1 minute later] 107 00, until it gets down to 3 minutes when it counts down like normal i.e. 03 00, 02 59, 02 58 etc, also during the normal countdown with seconds a sound is played) I'm really stuck and would
  • How to call an exe in the Windows Title bar
    by Sheikd
    1 Replies
    Last post by nobugz
      • We are creating Windows application which contains Picture Control. We want to add this applicatoin to all our Windows Title bar(ex Word Titlebar, Internet Explorer Titlebar, MSN IM). If we click this picture it shoud get into Active applicatoin.
  • sql insert data prb
    by Rejith
    4 Replies
    Last post by BabyFace Jay
      • Hai, i have one prb for inserting data to my table it is not showing any error and is not adding the data to the database SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection("Data Source=.\\SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|\\gg1.mdf;Integrated Security=True;User Instance=True"); SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("insert into ggtab (Name,Age)values ('"+textBox2.Text+"',&qu
  • copy and paste into immediate window
    by Tigerwood2006
    6 Replies
    Last post by Bruno Yu - MSFT
      • Hi, Is there a way in VB2005/Express that allows user to copy a block of code and put it to a place for further usage similar to how it works in VB6's immediate window, where the immediate window can act as a viewable clipboard somehow it is not working the same way in VB2005/express, for example the code is showing in one line instead of retaining its original structure. I prefer the old way of c
  • Application to generate MS Word document?
    by poita
    14 Replies
    Last post by Ted.
      • Is it possible for a C++ application to generate the MS Word *.doc files For example, if I had a form with two text boxes and a button on it. When the button is clicked, would it be possible for the program to make a new MS Word document that has a 2 cell table with the text box values in each cell, and save this Word file to the current directory If so, any pointers to the libraries
  • about array?
    by pinoyz
    5 Replies
    Last post by ChrisMoje
      • hi there i have a problem regarding array....here's the situition i'm supposing to count a number of area... so i used select command count to count... i want is to compute all the number of area and put the result in textbox...(each result has seperate textbox)  txtbox1, txtbox2 and txtbox3... in my code below the dataset overwrite the result instead of to retaining and print 
  • You know how you say aStr = grossPay.ToString("C2") ??
    by vhFlores
    4 Replies
    Last post by vhFlores
      • You know how you say aStr = grossPay.ToString("C2") How do i know what my choices are Obviously i know about C2, but what about C3 Where is it explained How can i find out i've been searching for toString, and everything i can think of, but so far. . . no luck! Any clues And it think the C means culture I dont think Intellis
  • i need an offline version of vs C++ 2005
    by Chessman.exe
    9 Replies
    Last post by lostcowboy
      • <P align=left>the topic says it all, i am on an xp computer, and i want to download visual studios C++ 2005 for my other windows xp, which happens to be offline, and will not be online anytime soon, ...ever really, so thanks a lot in advance, i really need this download.</P>
  • Data types between SQL and VB
    by Deviation
    2 Replies
    Last post by Deviation
      • Ok I've finally given in. I need some help with this. I seem to be losing something when I'm pulling decimal values from sql and using them in VB. Here's the math equation I'm attempting to use. I'm trying to trend data. I can explain more if I need to. Subtract the first month from the last month (dblMonth6 - dblMonth1) 4.6 - 4.5 = 0.1 Subtract the maximum from the last month ( db
  • Benifits for offline computer
    by Jevans
    4 Replies
    Last post by Figo Fei - MSFT
      • Hi, I know that you do not have to register a copy of VB.NET that was installed from CD, but how do I get the benifits that are advertised Are they part of the install Whenever I try clicking on a link that says "Benifit Portal" it comes up with a Microsoft Connect Page Not Found' Error. I have a NET passport.What do I need to do Thanks in advance, Jevans
  • determine if a directory is empty
    by Robinhere
    5 Replies
    Last post by Robinhere
      • How can I determine if a directory is empty Thanks
  • Saving settings in VB Express Edition 2005
    by Dopey-Rob
    5 Replies
    Last post by clint
      • Hey, I want to make my program remember things. I'm not sure how to do this. What I mean is. I would like to know how to make my program save settings, such as: the user's choice of backcolor(I have radiobuttons for that) I'm sorry if that's a bad explaination but yeah.. Help! xD -Rob
  • desktop
    by clint 2
    11 Replies
    Last post by clint 2
      • hi all I have just downloaded a living beaches animated desktop.... now I want to make my own......yep... so can anyone tell me how to replace the windows desktop with my own form I am assuming it involved the registry... any help appreciated clint
  • Help on how to run powershell commands within c#
    by Shakey-SS
    1 Replies
    Last post by Figo Fei - MSFT
      • Hello to you all, I am trying to run powershell command within c# app. Please can someone tell me which reference I need to add in order to run PS commands Many Thanks Kind Regards, Sultan
  • LNK2019 error with opengl and vc++
    by swtsvn
    1 Replies
    Last post by nobugz
      • Hi, I am new to opengl and vc++ i tried to write a simple program . I copied the code from net,and tried to build it. it gives link error i searched in google to find a solution, but in vain can anyone plz help me solve this here is a snippet of the code GLvoid KillGLWindow(GLvoid) { if (fullscreen){ ChangeDisplaySettings(NULL,0); ShowCursor(TRUE); }
  • button and tab page colors
    by Belisario93
    2 Replies
    Last post by Belisario93
      • Hi, I'm back, and I have a problem with the program I am creating. I made it so that the user can select a color combination for their buttons and backgorund, but when it changes the backcolor attribute for buttons and tab pages, it has a white frame around them. How do I make it so that its all one color Heres the code that I used to change the backcolors: Code Snippet Private S
  • Assigning Hashtableto To IDictionary or ArrayList to IList
    by Amnu cherian
    1 Replies
    Last post by Figo Fei - MSFT
      • I have an Ilist Object I Assign Array List Object to Ilist. What is the use of Assigning the Array List to IList. We will get all method In Ilist which are in Arrylist we can create like this IList IL= new ArrayList (); IList IL2; IL2.Add(); IL.Add(); BOTH HAVING SAME METHOD. private IDictionary ID= new Hashtable(); can U Please Tell y we use to Assigning
  • Retrieving Dataset Table Entries Into Fields and ComboBoxes?
    by edgemeister
    6 Replies
    Last post by edgemeister
      • Hey there guys, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to do this : I've made numerous forms whereby users can add various things to an SQL server database. I've copied the forms and would like these duplicates to serve as 'edit' forms for the original data... I'll make a few combo boxes in order to get the user to select the specific record to update however what I would like to
  • Inserting a coded panel into a non coded panel?
    by stallion_alpa
    5 Replies
    Last post by spotty
      • I have a panel which I have made on a form and I a few that I have coded, I would like to insert these ones onto the one I made on the form. Is there a way to do this
  • Multiple forms problem
    by Olodu
    12 Replies
    Last post by js06
      • Hi all, Can anyone please tell me how can I check when a column in my form has changed. I have two forms in my apps. Form 1 has 3 textboxes and a button. Form 2 has a textbox and a button. The textboxes in form 1 are populated from a datatable created in form2. The datatable is then used to populate the controls in form 1. I need to know when changes are made to the textboxes in form 1. How
  • Help Clearing All Textboxes and All Comboboxes
    by GAtkins
    14 Replies
    Last post by ReneeC
      • Greetings: I found this helpful code elsewhere on the forum, but it is only working on the Combo Boxes and not the text boxes on my Form1. Currently I have 4 textboxes and 3 comboboxes on my form. In the editor, when I hover my mouse over "ComboBox" it says "Class ComboBox" and when I hover my mouse over "TextBox" it says "Interface TextBox.&qu
  • Hidden Note sample
    by Arele
    5 Replies
    Last post by Martin Xie - MSFT
      • Will appreciate if you can send me a link to download the "Hidden Note example" for beginners. I don't manage to find it.
  • How do I install Visual Studio Express on Vista?
    by Shawnzee
    6 Replies
    Last post by NULLF
      • Ive tried installing it on vista with elevated user account controls, but everytime I try to install I get an error asking me for Service pack 2. Does anyone have a solution
  • weird exception
    by JavaBoy
    14 Replies
    Last post by einaros
      • THe below codes create an Access violation exception which I could not fix ptmp = a; sortedlist=a; //process of joining both lists, into a single list begining at a while (ptmp->next!=NULL) { ptmp=ptmp->next; } ptmp->next=b; Would you please help me Thanks
  • C++ Video Tutirials
    by Shrey _Somani_0fe93c
    1 Replies
    Last post by Bite Qiu - MSFT
      • Hey Any body have Video Tutorials for Visual C++. Pls contact me at shrey_somani@hotmail.com