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• SQL Server AlternatingItemStyle on RS 2000

  Can i do AlternatingItemStyle on RS 2000 (not 2005) is there any simple way to so it ...Show All

• Visual C# Implementing a UI Type Editor – How to get a reference to the property owner class.

  Hello, In my application I am using the PropertyGrid control to edit the properties of a class (MyClass). To edit one of its properties I am writing a custom System.Drawing.Design.UITypeEditor . Like described here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms171840.aspx To validate the property (for witch I am writing the property editor) I need to call a method on the class(MyClass) in which the property exists. My question: how do I get a reference to MyClass, or a reference to the PropertyGrid.SelectedObject from within the UITypeEditor EditValue method public override object EditValue( ITypeDescriptorContext context, IServiceProvider provider, object value) { ........... } Probably via the IServiceProvider GetService ...Show All

• Visual Studio Express Editions official description of express edition limitations by microsoft?

  Hello, I read several times that Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition does't support MFC. But only in newsgroups. I have looked for an official microsoft page containing this information for half an hour now because I need reliable information to tell my chief. But I just can't find it. Can anybody help me Best regards, CLenny Take a look at the official FAQ for C++ Express : 42. Does Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition include MFC and ATL No, MFC and ATL are not included with Visual C++ 2005 Express. MFC and ATL will be included in all other Visual Studio 2005 Editions. ...Show All

• Game Technologies: DirectX, XNA, XACT, etc. running a project

  I'm new to this and i am having a problem. I am doing a tutorial on how to create a 2D sprite and when i try to debug it and run it the application won't even pop up. I'll have to drag th yellow arrow down, and when it finally runs, i just get a blank grey screen. is there something wrong with my XNA or do i just not know what i am doing Does your PC meet the necessary criteria for using GSE: Q: Will the XNA Framework require D3D9 hardware A: A Direct3D 9.0 card, capable of supporting Shader Model 1.1, is the minimum. The recommended level is a card that supports Shader Model 2.0, since most samples and starter kits will require a Shader Model 2.0-compliant card. ...Show All

• Visual Studio Tools for Office Categories for other users Outlook 2007

  Hi all, I have an VSTO Add-in Outlook 2007 application that is accessing other user's shared calendars and created appointments for them. We also have a set of custom colored Categories that must be applied to these appointments. So I create the Categories by updating the Application.Session.Categories and the appoinments show the correct colors in my calendar, but they don'ts show up in the other user's shared calendars. So here's the question: How can I create these Categories programmatically for other users I know that Microsoft has removed the Master List that was stored in the registry for Outlook 2007. I've been searching for this solution high and low, tried many different approaches like using CDO, etc.. nothing works. Thx... Ale ...Show All

• .NET Development how to know whether an os is 32 bit or 64 bit

  hi everybody, could anybody please tell me "how to know whether an os is 32 bit or 64 bit after the OS installation " Ok, Try this question. i understand that x86 is 32bit and x64 is 64bit and how to determin which my OS is but.... If i have a 64 bit processor and am running a 32bit OS (WinXP). When updating .net framework. would i want to use the x86 bundle or the x64 bundle or to put it another way, will the x64 version still be ok to use on a 32bit platform ...Show All

• SQL Server Which collation for international database ?

  Hi, I have to create a database (SQL2005) for multinational usage (Western, Eastern and asian langages included). This database will be used by an international application. Here are my questions : * All the "wording" of the application will come from NVARCHAR database fields. However, for database fields which will not store any possibilities of special characters (and will not be shown on the application), should I also use NVARCHAR fields (Then, the database will mix unicode and non unicode strings) * The database must be replicated (transactional or Merge) with an "old" non international database on SQL 2000. Schemas are near the same, only datatype are different (varchar --> nvarchar). Then, s ...Show All

• SQL Server Bulk Insert Statement

  I am trying to perform bulk insert but it is not working. I created a table INSERT INTO [demo] . [dbo] . [test] ( [ID] , [Plates] , [Driver] ) VALUES (< ID , int ,> ,< Plates , varchar ( 7 ),> ,< Driver , varchar ( 7 ),>) I am tryin to insert a file.txt 100, 091-184, DOUG798 101, 406-846, DALL152 102, 384-080, TIZE489 103, 064-460, NAMO927 104, 101-366, CETI001 105, 109-366, JESS111 Any help, please Juvan hi Juvan, the syntax you used is not correct for BULK INSERT statement, have a look at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms188365.aspx for the statement's full synopsis and syntax.. /* [FILE d:\fmt.txt] 9.0 3 1 S ...Show All

• Visual Basic ListBox

  How do i add all item's names to a listbox from a file in my hard drive I mean, i have a lot of txt files in c:\Prog\sts, and i want to add this txt files names to a listbox.How do i do this Your description is really not clear what exactly you are looking to do. The previous code samples gives a number of different options. If none of these is specific to what you are trying to do - then you'll need to provide more information. ...Show All

• Visual Studio Team System Failed to detach database

  Doing right as said in the Readme section when installing CTP6, still get that error message: "Failed to detach database" Any ideas Thanks so much... Hi Gert ! First all thanks for reply and support quick this great product. I like the way it makes the job. I use it as a regular user with restrictions on a Windows 2000 Server evironment. Lets say in domain mode. All users here have restricted accounts against domains computer, like developers and me. I’m DBA but i have my local restricted account in the domain. Before installing CTP6 i have to upgrade the version of SQL Server 2005, from express to developer edition. I have intalling it for support ...Show All

• SQL Server Trend Lines in RS2005

  Are trend lines supported in RS2005, and if so how do you produce them Thanks, Peter Cwik Trizetto He wants a trend line (line of best fit) to follow the peaks of a bar graph. How would you do that using a line diagram By the way I had a teacher named Verhoeven. ...Show All

• Visual C# if i have a code inside my class that s all messy and badly formatted and aligned, can I format it correctly

  Is there an automatic shortcut key or command to align and format my code automatically: like the IFs and whiles are all the code is badly indented Thank you Hi, try Edit | Advanced | Format Document (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+K, Ctrl+D). Hope it helps, Andrej ...Show All

• SQL Server Reporting design with dataset and store procedure

  we have a report that has many dataset but only one store procedure. is there a way we can do some kind of filter and groups to use one store procedure instead of 6 store procedure for each dataset How about using the same SP with different parameter e.g. Dataset1 pass in 1, Dataset2 pass in 2, etc... And see if you can share the codes in the SP, and differentiate the code ONLY IF necessary ...Show All

• Game Technologies: DirectX, XNA, XACT, etc. Bug while installing XNA Framework 1.0

  Hi, I really want to get XNA Framework, but when I try to install it a bug appears saying: "Error writing to file Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Game.dll. Verify that you have access to that directory." I click Retry and a message appears saying: " The installer has encountered and unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code was 2350" Please help! I really want XNA. Thanks. 1) Uninstall any previous beta (using the Add and Remove Programs control panel) 2) Reboot 3) Make sure you have administrative access 4) Install Visual C# Express (if not already installed) 5) Install XNA GSE ...Show All

• Game Technologies: DirectX, XNA, XACT, etc. ||| Collision |||

  how can I detect collision of complex 3d objects for example, on this "platform" http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7749/newbitmapimageiq4.png help please! or buy a good book :) http://www.amazon.com/Real-Time-Collision-Detection-Interactive-Technology/dp/1558607323 ...Show All