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  • how to connect to database in VB using VS 2005 for PPC using Windows mobile 5.0
    by Prathima1981
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    Last post by Prathima1981
      • how to connect to database in VB using VS 2005 for PPC using Windows mobile 5.0
  • Editing HTML tags at run-time
    by Leedo
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    Last post by Leedo
  • OnGotFocus not firing
    by John Vencl
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    Last post by John Vencl
      • I have an application in which i show non modals forms so the user can access fields on the main form. I am trying to catch the OnGotFocus and the OnLostFocus event of the main form through the Overidable methods to hide the non modal forms when a separate application is clicked, but the events are never fired. i noticed there is no handle tag on the end of the method. Is there something extra tha
  • Help me to read one record from XML file
    by DongMT
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    Last post by DongMT
      • Hi all MSDN fan, I have a xml file with the structure like that -------<table> < EmployeeID > 1 </ EmployeeID > < LastName > Davolio </ LastName > < FirstName > Nancy </ FirstName > < Country > USA </ Country > </table> -------<table> < EmployeeID
  • excel report generation
    by pkulkarni
    1 Replies
    Last post by Bruno Yu - MSFT
      • we are generating reports in excel format programatically in DOT NET....But It is taking too much of time for report generation....(10 mins for 300 records)... Then we transfered our data in HTMLtable formate and then we are opening the HTML file in excel...This process of report generation is very fast as compared to the previous method mentioned above.But the problem that we are facing is if
  • Trouble with xml file for my custom dll
    by Troy Lundin
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    Last post by John Lieurance
      • I cannot figure out how to make a newline in the code. This is mainly for th results and remarks section. I do not want it to be one giant line of text. I want to be able to seperate different points. Thanks, Troy
  • Passing information from a class back to a form
    by 95se5m
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    Last post by jo0ls
      • I have a form that calls a class method to do some work. On my form I want to put a progress dialog for each step so the user has some visual feedback, how do I reference and update controls and methods from my original form from the class. Example. Items are individually noted... {Form1} Code Snippet Private Sub RunExports() qComm.OpenConnectionBeginSession() If
  • Combo box issue
    by Phiban
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    Last post by rkimble
      • Hi all, Hope someone can help me with this particular issue I'm having, Basically I have a combo box which is bound to a table in a database, When the user selects an item in the combo box the users choice gets saved in a table. When the user logs back in I want to the item they selected to be the first item in the combo box. Is there a way that i can (onload) select the item in the
  • Word AddToRecentFiles issues with .Net
    by psmNATx
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    Last post by jofa
      • I am upgrading an existing VB6 application to VB .Net. The program opens a file in Word but I do not want it listed in the Recent Files. This work fine in VB6. I have found that the file is added when the Save method is processed even though the Open method contained the following code wdDoc = wdApp.Documents.Open(filename:=TextBox1.Text, AddToRecentFiles:=False) I have checked the
  • Unprofessional Form Loading
    by chriscab
    5 Replies
    Last post by Spidermans_DarkSide - VSIP
      • When I load a form, the form comes up and then draws the controls on the form. Although it draws them fast, it still shows a flicker and in my opinion looks rather unprofessional. MSAccess had a DoCmd.Echo feature which would keep anything form from being displayed until the form was completely drawn and loaded, eliminating the unwanted effect. Is there anything in Visual Basic 2005 that I could u
  • Receive, Read email from POP3
    by cafeasp
    1 Replies
    Last post by Ken Tucker
      • I have a winform application to send emails with/without attachments. I would like to know what class in .NET to use to connect to a pop3 server and download the emails. I have search the forums and everybody has a componet already done, like indy.something..etc. But I would like to learn how to do this without using somebody else component. Is this task possible Any suggestions Than
  • vb 2003 building a addin for ie 7
    by drewex
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    Last post by element109
      • Hi all, I've been working on this project for a while now and i cant get around some problems. i am using http://www.codeproject.com/csharp/dotnetbandobjects.asp    and http://www.codeproject.com/Purgatory/VB-IE-Toolbar.asp   and http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/scottlysle/TTSinVB12202006001423AM/TTSinVB.aspx for reference. I referenced the bandobject an
  • DataGridView Add new record
    by DHarve
    4 Replies
    Last post by vipinmathews
      • VS 2005 - WinForms - VB - DataGridView Is there a way to have the New Record position to be at the top of the grid I could do this using Janus Grid
  • VB application minimize and maximize
    by Bailworth
    2 Replies
    Last post by cybertaz69
      • I am using VB 2005 Express Edition and have written an application to perform some tasks on an open excel spreadsheet. I want to be able to select the excel file thats open and minimize or maximize it from VB. Any help is greatefully appreciated.
  • Tired of the security hoops
    by Eric1971
    5 Replies
    Last post by rkimble
      • Please go back to the VB6 days of just developing an app and not having to worry about the ridiculous security. I can¡¯t stand developing in VS 2005 for the security is ridiculous. I must run full trust crap for any windows app I create on every workstation just to run app from a file server Get the clue MS, make it better or I will quit with you. STOP
  • connecting to another form
    by saycey
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    Last post by saycey
      • hi im new to vb and i need to know how to connect a button on 1 form to another different form. please help me i rearly need some help. thanks.
  • How to programatically create a new visual studio template
    by Jim H.
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    Last post by Spidermans_DarkSide - VSIP
      • I currently have a Visual Basic 2003 program that I use to programmatically create new templates in Visual studio. The end result of the program is that that after I run it I can start a new instance of start visual studio, click on new project, then see a folder labeled ¡°My custom Templates¡± (or whatever I called my new folder) with a number of custom templates listed. The templates existed as s
  • Open Autocad drawing in Autocad and plot
    by Vermeulen
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    Last post by Bruno Yu - MSFT
      • who can help me I'va got to make a plotserver up til now i've got a program that opens autocad and looks which drawings are in the plot directory Code: Public Class Form1 Public Const cadlokatie = "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\MDT 2006\acad.exe /p <<ACADMPP>>" Public Const plotdir = "\\Nt03\Data\Plot\plot" Public a As Integer Public
  • Text Too Black/Unclear When Drawing Text on PictureBox
    by titus505
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    Last post by titus505
      • Using code below I am able to draw text on a PictureBox. However, the resultant text is very heavy and hard to read, like all blocked up as if using too much ink. How do I get normal looking text For an example of the heavy text go to: http://www.zephyrsite.com/images/new%20age/heavytext.jpg Thanks for any assistance. Titus Paulsel Dim g As G
  • Icon Doesn't Appear on Both Form and Desktop
    by Lullington Garth
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    Last post by Lullington Garth
      • Hello, Im using Visual Studio 2005 in which I have created a 32 x 32 Icon and assigned it to my project via the application window. It appears fine there and also when running the program I can see it when I TAB through programs or if I drop it on to the desktop. When I assign it to a form icon property though is shows as little page with nine grey boxes in it. I have tried creating a 16 x
  • VB.NET 2003 to VB.NET 2005 Question
    by TimStspry
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    Last post by TimStspry
      • Hello, I recently went through the process of upgrading an application that I inherited from VB.NET 2003 to VB.NET 2005. Things seemed to go pretty smoothly and I got the majority of the application to function correctly. However, there is one program that I am having particular difficulty with. It is a program that uses a tab control that has multiple tabs each displaying various information glea
  • How to add a picture to Excel file?
    by keren da
    4 Replies
    Last post by keren da
      • Hi, I want to add a picture into a specific cell. how can I do that thanks, Keren
  • Print graphics that are on the form into PDF
    by Harshil_Patel_5326c0
    10 Replies
    Last post by ShadowMan
      • I have placed many objects into the form ,like circle, square, images, etc etc directly on the forms background. Now i want to know how to take printout of them directly into printer or PDF in particular
  • having trouble w/ "non-standard" characters - ($)
    by voltagefreak
    11 Replies
    Last post by Spidermans_DarkSide - VSIP
      • ok, first sry if this is in the wrong area (find the board a little confusing), but anyway... so i was programming for a USB I/O board, and in order to properly instruct the device, the required lines are ... Code Snippet MSComm1.Output = "!A" + Chr$(IOValA) ' Write to Port A Direction Register MSComm1.Output = "!B" + Chr$(IOValB) ' Write to Port B Direction Registe
  • Problem with using wildcards in My.Computer.FileSystem.GetFiles()
    by RyanTsai
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    Last post by Bruno Yu - MSFT
      • Hi, I've noticed a problem using wildcards in My.Computer.FileSystem.GetFiles(), suppose I use the wildcard expression "*.doc", not only will it match all "*.doc" files, but it also matches all "*.docx" files. Is this by design Is there any workarounds I can use if I only want it to match just "*.doc" files I guess I could pull out all file names test