vb.net

What does := mean in vb.net?

We have this method call: SendAck(AppData:=AppData, Status:=Status, StatusMessage:=StatusMessage, IsApplication:=IsApplication) And here is the definition: Private Sub SendAck(ByVal AppData As XDocument, ByVal Status As Boolean, ByVal StatusMessage As String, ByVal IsApplication As Boolean) Why does the call have the parameters wit...

How to compare two strings and replacing different bit with - in another string

for example i have two strings 0000 and 0001 then 0000 0001 ---- result= 000- here difference is indicated by - sign ...

Retrieving the underlying dataitems of selected gridview rows

I have a button on the page and a gridview with checkboxes on the first column. The gridview is bound to a List. On buttonClick, I need to retrieve the underlying bound data item (MyEntity) for each selected row. How can I do this? I can't simply recreate MyEntity based on the gridview columns, because I am not displaying all the fields...

Can I manipulate a window(process) that I have not created?

Hi, I have this application that I haven't created and I don't have the source for. But it's really handy in handling and recording the time I've used on different projects. But it has this annoying pop-up that comes up that contains a window and some debug text I believe. It wasn't done by a professional, it was just a hobby project. Ev...

How Can I Create a Mouseover Tooltip on an Image in VB.NET?

Can I create a tooltip that will show up when a user moves his/her cursor over an image? I can't find such a property in Visual Studio, and I've scoured Google to no avail. I'm using an image in a PictureBox. Here's to anyone out there on StackOverflow instead of some awesome Halloween party! Yay! ...

FindFirst method of VB6 in VB.Net?

Hi, Is there any possibility of using something like FindFirst, FindNext, FindLast methods, that we use in VB6? I need to search my database before adding record, if record under current name is already there or not. Say I have a telephone book, I donot want any name to go again without warning. Thanks Furqan ...

Load tables in correct order when using ASP.NET MasterPages

I am making use of an ASP.NET Masterpage. I have 3 tables as Columns in my Masterpage. The first table load then the second table that contains my "ContentPlaceHolder" and then table 3. How or what must I do to load table 1 and then table 3 and then lastly the table 2 that contains the "ContentPlaceHolder"? ...

i have some records in with different total. i want to sum it and display it in single row.

eg. i have records like this in my table. Name Date Salary Raja 01/10/2000 5000 Raja 02/10/2000 5000 Raja 03/10/2000 5000 Anu 01/10/2000 3000 Anu 02/10/2000 3000 Anu 03/10/2000 3000 King 01/10/2000 4000 King 02/10/2000 4000 King 03/10/2000 4000 i w...

How to implement k-map for 4 bit input using Quine-McCluskey Method

I have done it till 68th slide of this file http://webdocs.cs.ualberta.ca/~amaral/courses/329/webslides/Topic5-QuineMcCluskey/Topic5-QuineMcCluskey.PPT But i don't know how to further implement it and get right answer. The problem i am facing is how i can do that. 0,1,8,9 -00- 0,2,8,10 -0-0 2,6,10,14 --10 i have ...

Using private function

Hi I am using following code to run a private function. I have two values in my combo box, One and Two and two private functions with the same names, Private Sub One() and Private Sub Two() I want my application to call the function whatever value user choses in the combo box. If One is chosen in the combo box, Private function one sho...

Difference between Private Sub, Function and Class

Hi, What is the difference between Private Sub Private Function Private Class and to use them? Thanks Furqan ...

display sql resultset to grid or table

I need to know how to display the result of a select query in a datagrid or GridView with VB.NET? Consider SELECT * FROM some_table. I don't know what columns the table has. Is there a way to just output the result to a table, with a dataset for example? How can this be done easily? ...

Focus On / Activate CustomTaskPane in Excel

I am having difficulty programmatically activating / focusing on an existing, visible CustomTaskPane in Excel. Specifically, I am trying to create a routine that will shift focus from the active worksheet to a ListBox control in the CustomTaskPane upon some user action. The CustomTaskPane and ListBox are already visible at the time of ...

Adding a datatable to a database programmatically VB.NET

I am trying to add a datatable to a database. Here's what I've been trying: Dim newDataTable As DataTable = New DataTable("Example") VocabularyDataSet.Tables.Add(newDataTable) SqlDataAdapter1.Fill(VocabularyDataSet.Tables("Example")) I've tried various incarnations of Fill and Update. But the tables will not save on the ...

Convert text file into 2d array in vb.net

I have a text file like 11111 10001 10001 11111 I need to read this into a 2d array of integers I already have the code to read the file Dim fullpath = "Path to File" Dim objReader As StreamReader objReader = New StreamReader(fullpath) But i dont know what to do after that. I'm know this is something simple but i just cant think...

vb.net Query for ascending order

"SELECT * FROM FIRSTCST WHERE FCSTNAME <> "" ORDER BY FCSTNAME" This is an access query to arange the tables in order. I have to use this in vb.net. when arrange command button is clicked this should happan. Wat s the query i should use and wat is the coding i have to write ...

How can I drag and drop from Excel cells to a drag-enabled task pane programatically?

I am using Excel 2007, VS2008 Pro. I am building a VSTO Add-in that requires "drag and drop from Excel cells to a drag-enabled task pane". So far I notice that I can only drag and drop within the cells themselves. It does not allow me to drop into the task Pane or drag past the sheet limits. (http://www.computerimages.com/tip_xl.html) ...

SortedDictionary - Comparer only for sorting

I have a list of keys and values that I would like sorted by key via a custom Comparer(Of T). I tried using a SortedDictionary, but kept getting incorrect results because it used the comparer to see if the items were the same. For example calling SortedDictionary.ContainsKey() would return false, even though it did contain the key. Wh...

Converting a VB.NET Project to a C# Project

I'm looking for a tool (paid or OSS) to convert a mid-sized VB.NET project to a C# project. I've searched StackOverflow and have found a few questions/answers, but most suggest .NET Reflector or online copy/paste single file tools. Reflector doesn't seem to fit the bill as it will convert an assembly, but we're looking for a whole-sale p...

Object Reference not set to an instance of an object

I have a form which has a search feature - a single text field and command button; when the text field is filled-in a database query is executed and the result (if one result returned) is shown on the form via dynamic control fields. When the search feature is used for the first time, the fields are created and the data is returned from...