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• Visual Basic updating totals

  I have a form which shows total sales from an Access database, via a SQL string, when it is loaded. My form also allows me to add additional sales, however, I am unable to update the total sales field without closing and reopening the form - could anyone help me please Happy Christmas. I am using VB2005. Yes, thanks that's how I started - it doesn't work which is why I am asking the question. I agrree the logic seems simple which is why its frustrating when you draw a blank. But thanks for your help. ...Show All

• Visual C# HttpException:"Cannot have multiple items selected in a DropDownList"

  I am using a DropDownList on my webpage. I have populated it from Database by using DataBind() method after providing him binding informaion. It works fine. But when ever i try to select an item by code. it generates the HttpException with message "Cannot have multiple items selected in a DropDownList". Few things: I am not doing post back, this exceptoin occurs on very first call. I am not selecing more then one values. I have also tried with by calling ClearSelection() before selecting an item. I have tried with multiple ways and i got the same error in every case. by usign .SelectedIndex by using .Text by using .SelectedItem by using .SelectedValue I had debug the c ...Show All

• Windows Live Developer Forums More tiles, please?

  Greetings, I see from the API that there's a way to implement a custom tile layer. Pretty cool, but for the project I'm brewing, I need more tiles (it's a granularity/server resource issue) at all zoom levels than the map engine uses. Is there a way I can implement this, or should I just roll my own tool Cheers, Bradford This is worth a read: http://viavirtualearth.com/vve/Articles/WorldWind.ashx John. ...Show All

• .NET Development How can I adapt any DBF file to SQL Server 2005，there are any Provider ?

  Now I develope some application with VB.NET 2005，and I need some database fome .DBF file to be my database，I wish to join these database to my SQL server.How to do mingch06 db2 = New ADODB.Connection dbConn = "Driver={Microsoft Visual FoxPro Driver};SourceType=DBF;SourceDB=C:\PATH;Exclusive=NO;Collate=Machine;NULL=YES;DELETED=NO;BACKGROUNDFETCH=YES;" db2.Open(dbConn) i hope this can help... Provider for Free Tables ...Show All

• SharePoint Products and Technologies Top blog site entry view in parent team site

  I have a default site with a subsite (blog site). I would like to display the top blog entry in the parent default site. What is the best way to do this TIA, VC http://blogs.msdn.com/markarend/archive/2006/07/25/678445.aspx ...Show All

• Game Technologies: DirectX, XNA, XACT, etc. How make a DirectX app runs on Windows Forms (using C++)

  Well, i'm making a simple directX application based on my studies on this book Introduction to 3D Game Programing with DirectX 9.0 , the problem it's how i make the scene created runs inside a windows form to be more clear, i'm trying to render my scene inside a form but don't know how call a specific function to do that. Another thing, the code i'm posting here create by itself a window and i know that to runs on windows form i'll need erase thoses line of code, 'cause that i needed know how do that using a windows form. I'm using native C++ language and the code of the program i trying to run is down below. Thanks for any help (i really need do that). xfile.cpp #include "d3dUtility.h" #include <fstream> #include ...Show All

• SQL Server Calculated fields on olap pivottable in excel 2007

  Is there a way to add calculated fields in excel 2007 to a pivot table, connected to a SSAS cube Meaning that is calculated on the fly automatically while drilling up/down... I do not think so. The formulas button is disabled. Formulas have to be server side MDX calculated members. Same in Excel 2003 You will also note some other diffences like Grouping may require security access to cube metadata in order to work. Philippe ...Show All

• Visual Studio Express Editions progress bar to load data

  i have a form (connected to a database) and a button to load that data using code. now i want to use a pogress bar inside the form to load data whilsts it connecting. how is it possible to do this using code Dave, Here is an example on the ProcessBar: When beginning a long task, make the ProgressBar visible. Set its Min and Max properties to represent the task and perform the task. The task periodically updates the ProgressBar. Private Sub cmdPerformTask_Click() Dim i As Integer Dim j As Long ' Don't let the user click this till we ' are done with this task. cmdPerformTask.Enabled = False MousePointer = vbHourglass DoEvents() ...Show All

• Windows Forms "current cell cannot be set to an invisible cell"

  Hello, I recently setup my DataGridView to use the RowValidating event.  However, whenever a user types something in to a NewRow (as to cause the DGV to create a new row and consider the current row's NewRow = false) and then hit escape to cancel the edit, the DataError exception goes nuts.  It keeps spitting out "Index 4 does not exist" in what seems to be an infinite loop. Here is my RowValidating code: private void dgvMain_RowValidating( object sender, DataGridViewCellCancelEventArgs e) {   if (dgvMain.Rows[e.RowIndex] != null && !dgvMain.Rows[e.RowIndex].IsNewRow)  {    string error = "";    if (dgvMain.Rows[e.RowIndex].Cells["CDS"].Value == null || dgvMain.Row ...Show All

• SQL Server Sysadmin Job owner does not have permissions to run proxy subsystem SSIS

  Hi, Description: I've been trying to schedule my package to run as a SQL Server Agent Job on a remote SQL server. I've created credentials with my domain identity . I have sysadmin role on the development server. I've also created a proxy account, with Job owner and assigned sysadmin role. I tried to enter this account to the proxy account properties but since it has sysadmin role it disappears. Problem: When I run the job it fails with (reason: JobOwner .. doesn't have permissions to use proxy 1 for subsystem SSIS) Appreciate a help... Gulden ...Show All

• SQL Server Tell Us Your Express Story and Win $100!

  Want a chance to show off a cool way you’re using Visual Studio Express or SQL Server Express We’re looking for your stories! Tell us about something that makes your life easier or is just plain fun and if we like it enough to include in a feature article, we’ll give you a $100 gift certificate to Amazon.com! http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/support/hero_promotion/default.aspx MikeCampbell wrote: [this line edited out by author for be overly sarcastic and having bad grammer] As far as the editing goes the post may still benefit from a round or two, and a style expert may find something to chew on. However, if MS can make SQLEXPRESS accessible to even people on this literacy level ...Show All

• Visual Basic .vbproj error

  After a destructive systems restore, reinstalled vb7 but keeps giving me .vbproj error. It says that there is a file (WindowsApplication,vbproj) not installed but it exist in the vbwizard's file tree. How to make sure that the project type (.vbproj) is installed Does some sort of partial installation of Windows 2000 need to happen So we know it’s not a conversion issue. Is it a copy of Visual Basic.NET that you developed these in... or a copy of Visual Studio.NET 2003 One possibility is that if you installed VS 2003 now... you might have accidentally not installed it’s the VB... so if it is Visual Studio, put the media back in and try to reconfigure it with VB. ...Show All

• Visual Basic visual studio 2005 is running slowly

  I am developing a windows application(converting vba to vb.net). some of the forms have ten or more tab controls. Each tab control has many text boxes,listboxes,radio buttons. when i change a name of the control it takes 30s ---2min. when i copy and paste some control from one form to another it takes 1--5minutes. this does not happen all the time. any solution/advice would be appreciated. navigationbar is disabled/wordwrap is disabled ms vs 2005 ver 2.0.50727 os-windows xp sp2 cpu-p4-3000mhz ram-2g machine-hp In addition to installing the performance fix, check your forms to see that you don't have unnecessary controls in there. We have seen instances where the forms start accumulat ...Show All

• Visual Basic Unable to cast object of type 'System.TimeSpan' ...

  Here's my code: Dim ts As New TimeSpan ts = TimeSpan.Parse("1:02:03") MsgBox(Format(ts, "HH:mm:ss")) I get this error message at the MsgBox line: Unable to cast object of type 'System.TimeSpan' to type 'System.IConvertible'. What's happening here I am running Visual Basic Express 2005. Version info: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Version 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200) Microsoft.NET(Framework) Version 2.0.50727 Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 76541-000-0000011-00124 TimeSpan can't be converted to a formatted String. Try this:     Dim ts As New TimeSpan     ts = TimeSpan.Parse("1:02:03")     Dim zDat ...Show All

• Software Development for Windows Vista How to stop system from going to suspend/hibernate after Lid Close Event?

  hi I have a requirement in which I need to stop system from going into Standby/Hibernate mode as soon as I close the Lid of the system.I have tried to find out solutions but not got any solution to the same for Vista 32 bit and Xp OS. Is it possible to stop that action on Vista 32 bit and on Xp if it is yes then how it's to be invoked If no, then also why it cannot be done Please reply if somebody has knowledge on the same.Please provide the solution for the problem as I need it urgently. Regards Gaurav I also have a requirement to have the laptop with Vista Business continue running when the lid is closed. The laptop would be running on AC power and would have an external display. ...Show All