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• Visual C++ xml documentation, then what? (VS2005)

  Hi All, I am wondering about xml documentation for unmanaged C++. If I use the tags and document my code, I will get an xml file that contains the documentation. I have seen how it is used for things like intellisense and I have seen projects like NDoc for .NET libraries but there doesn't appear to be anything for C++ users. VS2003 used to have a "Build Comments Web Page" which I didn't really use all that much but now that I h ...Show All

• SQL Server Push Merge snapshot fails with Data is Null message.

  Hi, I'm converting a replication script from SQL 2000 to SQL 2005. I am getting an error with push merge with no way to figure out what is wrong. I've configured replication on a single XP server in SQL 2005 RTM version. I have a push merge set up between A and B and between B and C. All 3 databases are 9.0 compatibility. The snapshot and merge jobs for the A to B run fine with no errors, and merge replicates ok. The snapshot f ...Show All

• Visual Studio Step over (F10) responds slowly

  Hi, I have start using VS 2005 this week and i notice that when i am using the step over while debuging it is response very slowly compered to VS -6. I notice that the call stack and Autos windows also addes to the poor performance, and each step the auto windows refresh. 10xs alon The autos window has always refreshed on every step, and performance has always been affected by what Windows you have open. Can you be more ...Show All

• SQL Server Cube installation without VS

  Hi! I created a cube and I want to give it to several persons for the installation on their SQL Server 2005. Is it possible to create something like an installation package (similar to the deployment manifest in SSIS) Thanks for any help! No, but you can script out the database as an XMLA script and then execute it on another server. To create the script, use SQL Management Studio and right-click on the Analy ...Show All

• Windows Forms Changing text style of one word only within a label to bold or underline

  How can I change the style of a word within a label E.g. if I have a label that says: Enter your user name and I want the word "Enter" to be displayed with an underline and in a blue color, how can I do this I tried using html : <u>Enter</u> . . . but this didn't work. There is a very simple solution-Use two labels next to each other :) For the first label,specify AutoSize = tr ...Show All

• .NET Development Two DLLs, Two Processes, Two AppDomains - how to share data?

  Hi there, I have a small problem that I can't seem to find an answer too and if anyone could offer me any help it would be greatly appreciated. My situation is this: I have created a C#.NET Excel Addin that adds a toolbar and menus and handles their events. I also have a C#.NET SmartTag DLL for Excel that recognises various text entered in the Excel cells. The Excel Addin is loaded into the DefaultDomain for Excel and the SmartTag DLL is lo ...Show All

• Visual Studio Express Editions Suite Integration Toolkit Executable has encountered problem

  I have encountered this when installing VS Express on Win XP 2002 SP 2 "Suite Integration Toolkit Executable has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." I also tried saving and installing. Still encounter same problem. I had the same problem but able to fix it. Check your HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer). If it is "Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_ rtm .040803 ...Show All

• Visual FoxPro Skip in mysql

  hi every body i want to ask how to skip record (like next button or prev button) in my form i use mysql server database thanks There is no such thing as SKIP in MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and other database servers. You need to rethink your data access schemes. The servers work on SET-based operations. For example, you may run a query that brings back all customers in a particular city. Prev/Next will then work o ...Show All

• SQL Server Sql Job failing with MSDTC has canceled the distributed transaction.

  I have a sql job which has to pull some data from a remote server. This job is running fine last few days and suddenly failing to execute with the following error. The same job is running fine in other servers. Executed as user: NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE. The Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MS DTC) has cancelled the distributed transaction. [SQLSTATE 42000] (Error 1206). The step failed. Note: The steps I have already don ...Show All

• Windows Forms Stop DataGridView from re-drawing itself?

  Hey everyone. I know this is probably a stupid question but it's been bugging me for several days now and I could really use some help. OK. I have a DataGridView on a windows form listing student names, majors, etc. If the user double-clicks on that datagrid, a separate form opens up with the fields for the user to be able to edit that record. Here is the code I use to fill the datagridview (on the main form): Public Sub GetStudentList( ...Show All

• Visual Basic deployment of vb.net application with MSSQL db

  I built my application using VB.NET 2003, MSSQL database which is hosted locally. How can i build the deployment file plz help in details, i am new (apparantly i can only build the msi file for simple applications following walkthrough) i built an msi file with the application inside. when i installed it in another pc which has vb.net2003, the framework and mssql enterprise installed, the program doesnt work, error: SQL server does not exis ...Show All

• Smart Device Development PalmOS switching to WindowsCE ...needs help!

  HELP! As a long term PalmOS developer I need heelp on what I need to do to port my PalmOS applications to WinCE devices. I have Visual Studio 6.0 Professional. Everything I have reviewed lists 100's of tools needed and installed in specific orders.  Is this true   I thought I could simply install a Mobile or CE toolkit onto my 6.0 Professional and run from there.  I assume WinXP is OK (not 98 or ME ). My apps are primarily multip ...Show All

• Software Development for Windows Vista Question about EventDeliveryFailedException: MessageQueueErrorCode QueueNotFound

  Hi,   I have written a local service with a couple of events.   If no activities are listening to the event, then I will get the following exception.   So what is the recommended way of raising event from the host     Should the host: 1. Make sure the queue exists before raising any event   Or 2. Write exception handler to ignore EventDeliveryFailedException   & ...Show All

• Visual Basic Blair Allen Stark

  Here is the problem I am working on. It asks me to use the method CalculateCharges, but I don't fully understand how to do this or how it works. I would be grateful for any input. Lab Problem III A parking garage charges a $2.00 minimum fee to park for up to three hours. The garage charges an additional $0.50 per hour for each hour or part thereof in excess of three hours. The maximum charge for any given 24-hour period ...Show All

• Visual Studio MS Project Add-ins

  Hello! I'm developing add-ins for MS Project. I can easily work with menubars and toolbars. However, I need to change some of the context menus (right click on a task, for example). I search on how to do this, but didn't find an answer. It is possible to change the context menus If yes, how can I do it Thanks ! To customize the context menus, go to Tools -> Customize, and select Context Me ...Show All