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  • Comparing Data
    by aterickson
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    Last post by spotty
      • If InStr(1, ds.Tables(0).Rows(currentrow).Item( "DATA" ).ToString, sItem, CompareMethod.Text) = 1 Then companyinfo_row.Item( "Name" ) = ds.Tables(0).Rows(currentrow).Item( "DATA" ) Exit For End If I am comparing my "ds.Tables(0).Rows(currentrow).Item( "DATA" ).ToString" row to "sItem". sItem contains a list of fi
  • SignTool reported an error 'An internal certificate chaining error has occurred.
    by Wei Wang father of twins
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    Last post by JoelAirsoft
      • I am new to code signing. After I swtich from the temperary test certificate to a real certificate from a CA, when I publish, I got two errors "Error 1 Cannot publish because a project failed to build." "Error 2 SignTool reported an error 'An internal certificate chaining error has occurred. '." and when I checked "Sign the assembly", when I build, it asks for a password,
  • Default to Full Module View
    by Darren Gulliver
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    Last post by KuriaNdungu
      • Hi, Can you change VB2005 so you do not see all functions. In VB6 you can turn this off my unchecking "Default to Full Module View" within the options. However I cannot see an equivalent in VB2005. Thanks Darren
  • how to sort csv file
    by rwbta
    7 Replies
    Last post by Spidermans_DarkSide - MSP, VSI
      • How does one sort data in a csv file I need to sort by the first two fields: Date and Time.
  • Convert Delegate
    by Andrew Ross
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    Last post by Andrew Ross
      • Hi, I hope this is the right place to post this. I found on www.netfx3.com a sample workflow application and it has a section of code that was written in C#, we need it in vb. I have worked with delegates before, but never like this.. Dictionary < string , Activity > activityIdToActivity = new Dictionary < string , Activity >(); Walker walker = new Walker ();
  • HOW TO OPEN WORD DOCUMENTS, PDF'S ETC FROM A BUTTON IN MY WINDOWS APPLICATION
    by MAN OF GOD
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    Last post by MAN OF GOD
      • Im using Visual Basic Express, and cant seem to get the code to work. I am trying to make word documents, pdf s open from inside my windows application by the click of a button. i am a beginner and just the exact code and explanation on how to do this, from start to finish. from public sub button_1 click all the way to end sub. also if i am required to do something else before writing the code. PL
  • Help w/graphics and controls repainting frequently
    by Triannha
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    Last post by Triannha
      • Hello, I am creating an app where there is a grid of 24 concentric circles a set space apart in the background. Based on data read in, I need to put controls onto this grid in different areas. Then the controls needs to be able to be moved and also links created between them. The big issues I am having is that the form's onpaint event is being fired off for every control created making even
  • Why my derived class dose not show the base class property
    by leshan01
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    Last post by spotty
      • Hi. I have one base class called User, which has some functions and property (public). Then the derived class SubUser just inherit the "User" like Public Class SubUser Inherits User End Class In my test vb class Test.vb, the derived class only show the based class function, not the base class property. code like this: dim myuser as new SubUser myuser.use
  • Using Main() in classes?
    by bines
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    Last post by bines
      • I am quite new to object oriented programming and am trying to get a few fundamentals straight. I have learned that a class is normally instantiated and then, from the resulting object, one can access (typically from code within the main module), various methods and properties of the class. Why then do I see some classes with their own Main() statement Can someone please explain and perhaps give
  • Displaying Japanese Characters in a program?
    by tornin2
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    Last post by nogChoco
      • Is there some way to display Japanese text in a program Do I have to use the cocde thingy for the character every time I want to use it or something Thanks.
  • VS2005 without .NET Framework
    by Superboy
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    Last post by Spidermans_DarkSide - VSIP
      • I would like to know if it is possible to devellop an application without the .NET Framework in Visual Studio 2005 Just a basic C++ or VB app.
  • abt thread
    by Sreee
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    Last post by MSFT Johan Stenberg
      • What is thread
  • Change Initial Text of a Combobox bound to a Data Source
    by Husker
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    Last post by Husker
      • The values in my combobox are populated via a database. When the form loads or is reset, I want all the combobox values to read "Please Select -------" but so far nothing is working. I tried the usual cboComboBox.Text = "SELECT -----" but it only displays the items from the data source.
  • Getting the About Box User Control linked to a Menu Strip
    by Polarbear541
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    Last post by Polarbear541
      • I have been creating an 'about boxes' & i don't know how to attach the about box link to a menu strip. Could you help me out with a portion of code please thanx.
  • How to prevent the IDE from executing some code in New() in inherited form?
    by polygonal
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    Last post by Spidermans_DarkSide - MSP, VSI
      • I have a base form that calls for connection to database in the sub New(), which causes no problem whatsoever, as expected. But when I make a new form that inherits the base form, whenever I tried the design view for the child form, the IDE apparently executes the code in New() of the base form. It causes a lots of delay (not to mention crashes...). Is there any way to tell the IDE not to e
  • Debugging is not working in .NET.
    by SPPatel
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    Last post by Bruno Yu - MSFT
      • Hello Frds, I installed new VS 2005 in my notebook and now when i put a breakpoints in my application and try to debug application. It want debug. and all my debug property is are as it is default. Also i run my application in debug mode. So, Please help me wht i have to do Thanks
  • Advanced custom properties: Category, DefaultValue, Description ....
    by krokogras
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    Last post by Toddap_MS
      • Can we use these advanced properties Dim mnMaxItemsSelected As Integer = 10 <DefaultValue(10), Category( "Appearance" ), Bindable( True ), DataObjectField( True ), Description.....
  • Using text from a textBox
    by Brandville
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    Last post by Brandville
      • Hi, I am writing a program and need some help in capturing information in a textbox typed by a user. Now, in my previous program the following code worked without a hitch ' The following line passes the value the user enter for PostalCode Try Me .CustomersTableAdapter.FillByPostalCode( Me .NorthWind1DataSet.Customers, txtPostcodeTextBox.Text) Catch ex As System.Exception
  • How would i convert text in a textbox into an integer
    by somerandomperson
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    Last post by Spidermans_DarkSide - VSIP
      • I know theres a way I just can't remember.
  • Reading last record from a database
    by Simone1
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    Last post by Chris Dunaway
      • Hey guy, I have a program that is reading and writing to an SQL database. I would like to be able to read the last record that was written to a table. Does anyone know how to do so Thanks
  • Vista ComboBox vs XP drop down
    by xion.truth
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    Last post by xion.truth
      • Anyone know why in Windows vista if i have a comboBox in in my program it looks differant in vista. AKA when i drop the combo box in windows xp it has a scroll bar to the side, but if i drop it in vista it just drops the entire length (how many rows i have put in the box) This could get very anoying if i had lots of items. Thanks
  • How to pick color from a picture?
    by Penicillin
    14 Replies
    Last post by rkimble
      • Hello How to make a tool to pick color from a colored picture in Picture Box I hope that you understood me. Thank
  • Color coded objects like in C#
    by vsnetdeveloper
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    Last post by viswaug
      • I have been using C# ever since VS 2005 was released. One thing i have grown to love is the fact that objects as well as user created objects are color coded in a light blue color. The color looks like turquoise. However in VB using VS 2005 the same code doesn't change the color of the objects to turquoise. Is there a option somewhere you have to turn on to make this happen or does vb just not
  • How to make your own methods?
    by tvb2727
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    Last post by tvb2727
      • I want to make my own methods (ex Convert.ToDecimal) so i can you them in a number of different programs. How would I do that Set up a class or
  • Error updating dataset
    by Davids Learning
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    Last post by cybertaz69
      • I ran into a little problem trying to update a dataset. I got this error\ {"Duplicate output destination 'vin'."} This is an Access database that I am retrieving the data from. Here is the code that triggers it, it doesnt error out until it gets to the tableadapter.update. Private Sub Button1_Click( ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles