paolog's Q&A profile

• Visual C++ Interoperability of different compiler versions

  I'm developing a DLL that will be used by a customer using Visual Studio 6, and it will in turn connect to vendor DLL's developed with the same tools. How interoperable are DLL's developed by the latest MS toolchain with binaries produced by the older tools For example, has the C++ ABI changed Can I safely expose a C++ interface in my headers or do I need to drop down to a C-based public interface If C++ is ok, what idioms should I avoid in pub ...Show All

• Visual Studio 2008 (Pre-release) avoiding right arrow presses after entering a quoted property

  As I'm going through the FebCTP examples, I'm entering the xaml in manually to explore and better remember the available properties. When entering a property like VerticalAlignment that has in-built options (Stretch, Top, Etc.), pressing tab results in the cursor moving to the right of the quote. This is helpful and allows entering further properties without moving to the arrow keys. When entering a property value that isn't appearing in int ...Show All

• Software Development for Windows Vista Help Desk Support Sample APp does not compile

  Error 1 Could not find type 'SimpleReadWriteActivities.SendData'.  Please make sure that the assembly that contains this type is referenced.  If this type is a part of your development project, make sure that the project has been successfully built.  0 0  Error 2 The variable 'sendData1' is either undeclared or was never assigned. C:\Windows Workflow Foundation\Examples\SimpleReadWriteActivi ...Show All

• Windows Forms Global Parameters needed ...

  Hi, I'm using C# for a Windows Forms based application. I need to share across several classes/objects some global parameters like path names. So far the only method I found is to pass to each class constructor a pointer to a class that contains my parameters. Does anybody knows how can I define Global Parameters to my application Thank you Thank you all, I think I have a solution now   ...Show All

• Windows Forms How do I layer controls on a form so that a PictureBox acts as a backdrop for all the other forms?

  I want to have many TextBoxes and other controls layered on top of a background picture. I want the textboxes and other controls to be transparent so that the picture in the background shows through. I read numerous articles on Transparent textboxes, but none of the solutions seems to fit the bill. Why is something so apparently common so hard to accomplish Why isn't there better documentation on .NET Framework Why aren't the source for ...Show All

• Visual C++ After the machine automatically updated itself last week, I started getting this:

  Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Assertion failed! Program:...am Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE File: .\scoring.cpp Line:  133 Expression: ret For information on how your program can cause an assertion failure, see the Visual C++ documentation on asserts (press retry to debug the application - JIT must be enabled) I am a medical transcriptionist - I have no idea what any of that means - I just want it fixed right away. ...Show All

• Smart Device Development configure network card

  Hi all, does anyone know how to configure the network card from within a MFC app. i have used IP Helper to add IP address and subnet mask but i need to define the gateway, dns server and ideally the host name. i hope someone can help. thanks Martin Pls follow this link for info on more appropriate news groups for this query http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx PostID=286724&SiteID=1 ...Show All

• Windows Forms How could i display the append row in data grid?

  Hi, I need to know how i could display the append row ( the row at the end with an asterisk) to the data grid.  This row disappered when tried to delete a row while datagrid was readonly. In my program, For some reason datagrid needs& ...Show All

• Visual Studio - How do I build/print a Gantt chart?

  I have a data set that represents a schedule and I need to print it in form of a Gantt chart Here are some of the key aspects that make this task rather difficult: - The Gantt chart needs to have multiple groups of bars per row   (each group represents a different type of event) - Some of the groups overlap and some are drawn with an offset - Groups differ from each other either by color or texture - Each bar represents a particular even ...Show All

• Visual Studio 2008 (Pre-release) [BUG] BitmapEffect of DropShadow not working on Label

  I have a Label and applying a BitmapEffect of a drop shadow has no effect on the element.  I would expect the text to get a drop shadow effect.  This is a very common case for drop shadow.  I hope this will be addressed for release if not for Beta 2. Also try reducing the Softness property to something as low as 0.2 then the font shadow is very effective even in small font sizes. ...Show All

• SQL Server Getting Started SQL 2005

  Can anyone help with REAL Fast Track links to Getting Started with SQL 2005 DB Design I have loads of ideas on implementing databases but I'm stuck on where exactly to start from. No prior DB or programming experience but I possess remarkable aptitude. >> No prior DB or programming experience but I possess remarkable aptitude LOL - gotta love confidence. Well, your first step is almost always a good ...Show All

• Visual Studio Team System Automatic build problem with /Bin folders

  We have a solution with three web sites projects and three libraries projects referenced by webapps. We have problems with /bin folders because the libraries are check-out exclusively by the first developer who compiled. For this issue we used some recommended workarounds (cloaking /bin folder). BUT what shall I use for the Team Build Because when the build machine tries to compile the solution it raises something like this: ...Show All

• Visual Studio 2008 (Pre-release) adding and retreiving resource file in Avalon/XAML application

  i know how to use ResourceWriter and ResourceManager in normal window form application, for creating and using resource file. Problem is what is the correct way to build or use resource file in Avalon/XAML application, coz i am getting errors in plenty. If some one have created this, please passon the code for same. ...Show All

• .NET Development Using Unicodes in Windows application.

  We have a requirement where, we get unicodes from the server and we need to display them on labels present n the windows form. I have searched but couldn't find a way to use Unicodes directly or convert them to ascii code. example: £ for pound symbol ￡. Any ideas or suggestions. Thanks, Vinay Kant       I don't understand what do you mean by using Unicode di ...Show All

• SQL Server Help with auto printing reports using Report Services

  I'm at a breaking point, so I'm hoping someone can help me! I am new to Microsofts SQL Server suite, and from what I've used so far, I love it... except for the sheer complexity of it. I've only been tinkering for 2 weeks now, so excuse me if I'm a bit ignorant. I'm trying to develop an application, and part of that application is when data is submitted to the database, a report needs to be generated, and automatically printed. I thought that th ...Show All