asp.net-3.5

What is UseCustomServer and UseCustomServerUrl in a ASP.NET Web Application Project?

What is UseCustomServer and UseCustomServerUrl in a ASP.NET Web Application Project? Some background: I got the latest version of a Solution from a vendor. I added a few files to the WebSite project file. When I built the solution, the following tags were added to the WebSite.csproj file. <UseCustomServer>False</UseCustomServer> <...

Create Text File Without BOM

Hi guys, I tried this aproach without any success the code I'm using: // File name String filename = String.Format("{0:ddMMyyHHmm}", dtFileCreated); String filePath = Path.Combine(Server.MapPath("App_Data"), filename + ".txt"); // Process myObject pbs = new myObject(); pbs.GenerateFile(); // pbs.GeneratedFile is a S...

Are multiple forms on a single page supported in asp.net 3.5?

I just wanted to confirm if this was true or not - I remember reading somewhere that it was now possible, but after an hour of googling i cant find any definitive proof. Thanks! ...

problem with .dll in aspx page

I have added an assembly to my project and then uses the assembly as follows: <%@ Page Title="" Language="C#" MasterPageFile="~/Global.Master" AutoEventWireup="true" CodeBehind="Calendar.aspx.cs" Inherits="Permias.Calendar" %> <%@ Register TagPrefix="ec" Namespace="ControlSample" Assembly="EventCalendar" %> <asp:Content ID="Content...

Error converting datetime to string

Hi, I am getting an error when I attempt to display a datetime value in a textbox: My code is: txtStartDate.Text = rdrGetUserInfo.IsDBNull(14) ? String.Empty : Convert.ToString(rdrGetUserInfo.GetString(14)); The error message is: ex.Message = "Unable to cast object of type 'System.DateTime' to type 'System.String'." Any ideas how I ...

ASP.net error message when using REST starter kit

Hi all, I've written some code using the REST starter kit and it works fine on my development machine. However, when I upload it to our server the page gives me the following error message... CS1684: Warning as Error: Reference to type 'System.Runtime.Serialization.Json.DataContractJsonSerializer' claims it is defined in 'c:\WINNT\a...

ajax control usage in a given scenario

Hi, on pageload a panel must not be visible, onclick on a button some process will go on, that time i need to show the process in some notation and once the process is over i need to display the panel Please help me. ...

How do i specify wcf behaviorExtension class type without the assembly version number?

I have a web app that uses a WCF service that utilizes a behaviorExtension like so: <behaviorExtensions> <add name="clientCredentialsExtension" type="Simon.Web.Giftcard.WCFSecurity.ClientCredentialsExtensionElement, Simon.Web.Giftcard, Version=1.0.3736.20411, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null"/> </behaviorExtensions> The problem is...

Dynamic adding HttpModules and HttpHandlers

Hi, Is adding / removing HttpModules and HttpHandlers at runtime from a website a good idea ? I am looking at ways to make my website as dynamic as possible without uploading changed content all over again. Something like config files. Rule engines exist, but learning them seems like a pain. I might be wrong in my perspective. Please sug...

Change Action of Checkbox to Get Instead of Post

We have an ASP.Net page that uses a checkbox to toggle between a list view and a tree view. The problem is that this triggers a post. When we then click on one of the documents in the list, then press back in the browser, we get a page expired error. Is it possible to change the action of the check box to trigger a get with a parameter...

CheckBox CheckedChanged Event without autopostback

The CheckedChanged event of a checkbox fires upon autopostback. Is there a way to fire that event with autopostback set to false? ...

How do I generate a RouteLink to a route in a different area?

I have two different areas, and I have a route in one of those areas that is specific to that area, but I need to generate a link to that route using Html.RouteLink from another area (it's how you get over into the new area) but it won't work... It doesn't seem possible to use RouteLink to routes in a different area. What is the best w...

Load image dynamically on Silverlight

I have a Silverlight app that has to load an image dynamically, depending on the image name. The approach that im taking right now is passing the image name by query string to the page and passing that as a param to the Silverlight objet tag This is the query string passed Response.Redirect("Build.aspx?img=" + this.PictureUploader.Pos...

Allow user to download file and filename on client defaults to no extension

I want the user to be able to download a file from a page and have the filename extension in the Save As dialog box to be defaulted to nothing. This is the code I'm using: Response.ContentType = "text/plain" Response.AppendHeader("content-disposition", "attachment; filename=FILE") Response.WriteFile("C:\Temp\FILE") Response.End() FIL...

Getting the value selected of DropDownList

I have a dropdownlist box, from which a user makes a selection. However, I am not able to retrieve the value of the SelectedItem in the code behind. How can I get the value selected in the code behind? if (ddlRegion.SelectedValue = "0") { Response.Write("<script>window.alert('Please select a region')</script...

Is it Advisable to store Gridview search results in Session?

Good Morning, I have created an ASP.NET 3.5 webform that allows users to search a parts list. The two textbox controls supply the input paramenters to the stored procedure. The gridview returns the search results from the stored procedure. I have enhanced the gridview to include a template field with a textbox for Quantity, as well...

WCF, Timer Jobs, Web Service which is better ???

I am working with a Web application, based on Asp.Net 3.5 and WSS 3.0 platform. Recenlty i've got a task as follows. Import bank statement using FTX - Desktop application and parse those statements into database in every 24 hours ie. i need to download bank statement with the help of a desktop application(which i can call by batch fil...

C#: Changing the order of columns when binding DataTable to a GridView

How is it possible to change the displayed order of columns from a DataTable? For example, dataTable "dt" contains two columns "a" and "b". I bind it to a GridView like this: gridView.DataSource = dt; gridView.DataBind(); But I'd like the GridView to display "b" first (leftmost). Important point: I'm using this to export to Excel...

Visual Studio 2008 Web Project error: Unable to start program http://localhost:port

I am re-hashing this question because I have looked at over 50 threads in different forums and have not been able to get a resolution to my problem. Here are the specs: Windows XP SP3, Visual Studio 2008 SP1, .NET 3.5, ASP. NET MVC 2 project, IE 7 (was IE 8) Up until a few days ago I was not having any issues. It is now happening on an...

ResolveURL not resolving in a user control

I'm trying to use ResolveUrl() to set some paths in the code behind of a custom ASP.NET user control. The user control contains a navigation menu. I'm loading it on a page that's loading a master page. When I call ResolveUrl("~") in my user control it returns "~" instead of the root of the site. When I call it in a page I get the root p...