Nick Winters's Q&A profile

• SQL Server SQL2005 SP2 Dec CTP Sharepoint AddIn install problem

  Hi, I've installed the Dec CTP of SP2 on a Windows Server 2003 SP1 virtual machine. Sharepoint and SQL2005 are running on the same machine. It currently has 1GbRAM allocated. I configured the Report Server to use a Sharepoint integrated report server database. (Missed this first time round). Then I installed the SharepointRS.msi. I see no sign of the Reporting Services section in Central Administration, Application Management, and in Central Administration>Site Settings>SiteFeatures, I see no sign of Reporting Services either. Below is the log file from SharepointRS.msi /l* Any help much appreciated. Thanks Martin === Logging started: 22/01/2007 14:54:20 === Action 14:54:20: INSTALL. Action start 14:54: ...Show All

• Internet Explorer Development Add URL's to Internet Explorer 7's Favorites Center from code

  I would like some information on how to populate Urls into the favorites center of Internet Explorer from code. Any information on how to do this would be greatly appreciated. Check out IShellUIHelper::AddFavorite method - http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp url=/workshop/browser/external/reference/ifaces/ishelluihelper/ishelluihelper.asp ...Show All

• .NET Development deployment to Gac along with dependancies and versioning

  We hav following dlls that we would like to deploy in Gac. 1. Microsoft enterprise library dlls 2. Our parent company dlls (XYZ inc) (Lot of dlls that can be re use across our subsidiaries) ex XYZ.dll,XYZ.Common.dll,XYZ.Sth.Web.dll (XYZ.Sth.Web.dll depends on XYZ.dll and XYZ.Common.dll) 3.Our subsidiary (Subsidiary inc) has reusable dlls that are used across all apps in the subsidiary. Subsidiary.Common.dll (depends on XYZ.Common.dll) ,SubSidiary.Engine.dll What is the bes way to version these dlls in CVS and put them in GAC. ex: Do we have folder called Gac and then have subfolder called Microsoft,Subsidiary and XYZ and give same version to all dlls in Microsoft , subsidiary and XYz folders. (For example the . ...Show All

• SQL Server SQL 2000 Replication Status Question

  Hello, I'd like to be able to poll a SQL 2000 subscriber database to obtain the current replication status. For example, I'd like to know when the subscriber is sitting idle (e.g. "waiting for changes..."), when it is actively replicating (e.g. "applying script..."), or when it is in an error state (e.g. "The Merge Agent failed..."). I realize I can query the table MSmerge_history which contain a comments and error_id field that may be useful. However, there is no status field that I could easily code against. Does anyone have any ideas Isn't there a runstatus column in MSmerge_history See BOoks ONline for the possible values, i think 1 = start, 2 = succeed, 3 = in progress, 4 = idle, 5 = retry ...Show All

• Visual C# Convert a struct to stream of bytes

  I need to transmit the following structure across the network in my program. Code: struct Data { public string strName; publci string strMessage; } Now what I need to do is to change the data to a stream of bytes and transmit it. And, at the receiver end organize it back into the structure. How can I do this logan_india wrote: I do understand the concept but not clear what needs to be done. Can you please help :) I think that you have not comletely read my post. See this again here is the solution you want: "For this 2 work you need to have a same assembly (Version must also be same). You need to create a seperate DLL to Serialize and Desrialize object and ...Show All

• Visual Studio Express Editions Child form behavior while maximized

  I dont understand why does maximized child form add " caption bar" between the MDI form's caption and the MenuStrip on the MDI form What is the purpose of this "caption bar" Is this a design fault, and can it be removed This wasnt the behaviour of child forms in before .NET visual studios. I find that most people would want to have a child form whose max, min and close buttons are in line with the MDI form's Menu, and without the control box on the left side. Can this be achieved Goran It was minimized, but you are correct, its behaviour is the same. I tried with new quick project, aand all is Ok. It seems to me that when I was importing my VB6 project (I wanted to reuse the interface, not the code, for pe ...Show All

• Visual Studio Accessing user list from VSS

  Hi, How to get the user information from the Visual Source Safe (VSS). I want to display the associated users for a project configured in the VSS. Can someone help me to get the user list from the VSS using C#. Thanks in advance, santhosh Hi, Does anyone know how to get specific username that has checkout a file in VSS. Iam trying to make a report who checkout a file. I have 5 usernames and I want to see who checkout what file. Thanks in advance. S. ...Show All

• Visual Basic can't edit stored procedure from vs.net 2003

  Hi, lots of documents says that we can edit stored procedure by right clicking stored procedure name and select 'edit stored procedure' in the server explorer, but I never have this 'edit stored procedure' Item at all in my context. I have all the permissions to edit, delete or create stored procedure to the database. Anyone can help with this would be highly appreciated. Zhiwei Yes, Deborahk, it's exatly like what you said. and when I right click the stored procedure name, there are only 4 items (i.e. 'run stored procedure, refresh, copy, propeties') listed. ...Show All

• Visual Studio Express Editions Multiple transparent colours?

  I'm wondering is it possible to have more then 1 color set as transparent on a form stallion_alpha, I think it is possible to have more than 1 color set as transparent on a form. There is Form.TransparencyKey Property in Windows Form, I suggest you to have a look at the instruction on the property and try to change the Opacity value in your test form. Just have a try. :-) ...Show All

• Windows Forms Warning in the .net 2005 designer

  Hi I am developing a win form application. my FormMain looks like the following() public FormMain() { m_Console = CreateConsole(); if (m_Console != null ) { InitializeComponent(); } the CreateConsole() method creates an instance of a class and returns the reference to it to m_Console in the InitializeComponent() method i signed the controls to get events. the call back functions i put there are call back function that are in the class that m_Console is referencing. for instance, this .ultraToolbarsManager1.ToolValueChanged += new Infragistics.Win.UltraWinToolbars. ToolEventHandler ( this .m_Console.Combo_ToolValueChanged); the code compiles and runs perfectly well. the problem is ...Show All

• SQL Server How can I access dbase?

  Hi, I want to access dbase database, can anyone help I try : SELECT * FROM OPENROWSET('Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0', 'Data Source=D:\Account\;Extended Properties=DBASE III;', TRANS.DBF) and I got the following message : OLE DB provider "Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0" for linked server "(null)" returned message "Could not find installable ISAM.". Msg 7303, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Cannot initialize the data source object of OLE DB provider "Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0" for linked server "(null)". Thanks and I really appreciate any help joe Hi Dman1 How can I check if I have the correct MDAC installed, and what will installing this do Thanks ...Show All

• Visual Studio cant debug a stored procedure

  Hi guys am wondering why i cant debug a stored procedure from visual studio ! i followed instructions below(link) http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/316549 in server explorer i select a stored procedure and right click but there is no "step into" menu item. i searched on the internet and some guys suggested that resetting user settings in VS but that did not help either. any ideas on this one please . Thanks for your advise. btw am using VS2005 standard edition and sql server 2005 standard edition hi Alex but my problem is missing menu item ie. "step in to" if i right click on the stored procedure i dont have "step into" item so i cant debug that procedure. ...Show All

• Visual Studio 2008 (Pre-release) Executing Commands from *any* event

  I understand that commands can be triggered off certain events of certain controls. For example, specifying a Command for a Button will trigger it off the Click event. But what if I wanted to trigger a command off of a different event -- like a Load event Is there a way to do this at all If so, can I do it from XAML only I just logged a feature request on the feedback site. Go here to vote and add a comment . Hopefully this is something that can be added in time for the final version. ...Show All

• Visual Studio Express Editions simple string question

  hi, i want to storage in string a all ASCII chars but i cant : Dim mystr As String = Chr(1) After this line mystr doesnt contains anything. Is there way to storage a zero ASCII char in a string Ok, thank you. Now that we know what you want, there is a good solution. In you program, use strings to your hearts content. When you go to a file, Use the Encoding class to encode it into a byte stream. The encoding class will also decode a byte stream read from a file back into a string. ...Show All

• Software Development for Windows Vista Application Verifier LUA PRIV/WRP error during install

  I am performing the following steps for the Certified for Windows Vista Test Case 20 1. Open AppVerifier 3.2 2 . 2. Attach application install executable to AppVerifier including msiexe.exe. a. Enable the LuaPriv check 3. Install application 4. Once install is complete, view AppVerifier Install Logs. a. Search logs for LuaPriv 5. For each LuaPriv Error: a. Check Error to ensure the application did not attempt to write to or replace any WRP Registry Key or Windows System File. Make note of any WRP Registry Key or Windows System File that the application attempted to write to or replace. From the generated XML file you are suppos ...Show All