ErikF's Q&A profile

• .NET Development Bug with the .NET XslTransform xslt transformation?

  Hi, I have an C#/ASP.NET application.  Most pages are generated this way: I extract data from the database, produce an xml string, use a xslt stylesheet to display the page. I can either send the page as xml with a link to the stylesheet, in which case, the transformation is done by IE or I can transform it on the server with the Transform() method of XslTransform object and send HTML. Now, usually, this works fine in both cases but I have now a situation where the result is "wildly" different.  I have tested the tranformation using javascript (with the transform method of the ActiveXObject("Msxml2.FreeThreadedDOMDocument") ) and i ...Show All

• Smart Device Development device lock

  On my window mobile phone there is an icon on the today screen called device lock...what is the name of the .exe for that file I asked in another thread, but I'll ask here too, what model are you using There's a lot of OEM-specific deployment configuration to take into consideration ... ...Show All

• Game Technologies: DirectX, XNA, XACT, etc. managed directx fullscreen

  All of the managed directx sdk tutorials are in windowed mode. Could someone post a simple example of fullscreen managed directx Thanks.   I'd suggest getting a book on Managed DirectX because the web is a horrible place for information. I posted this on a similar topic, so be sure to check out the following thread:   http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx PostID=178855&SiteID=1 ...Show All

• Visual Studio New Macros for Build Commands and Properties (ala NMAKE)

  How would a developer define new $(MacroName) expansions to Visual Studio that are usable anywhere in a project's Property Pages dialog box where strings are accepted The default set of similar macros includes $(VSInstallDir), $(VCInstallDir), $(FrameworkDir), $(FrameworkVersion), and $(FrameworkSDKDir). We could use similar macros for Microsoft SQL and other systems. We have numerous systems that can be built using NMAKE, but would like to port the environments to Visual Studio. The biggest problem is in the support of generic $(MacroName) facilities. We also use and install third-party products that could benefit by references simila ...Show All

• Visual C++ chekbox

  how can i determinete when the check box in listview is checked or when the checkbox is get the focus and chenge on evey check in MFC There are events for all of these which you can catch and then run your own code. I believe WM_FOCUS is the event when a control gets the focus ( this is relying on old memories, don't quote me ), and I'm pretty sure there's a SetCheck method on the control you could call to check it when it gets the focus. ...Show All

• SQL Server Assembly Clash between June and July CTP in VS.NET/SQL Express

  Hi!  How do I upgrade the assemblies in a databases between the Framework that came in VS.NET June CTP and VS.NET July CTP.  I've created a fairly extensive database in the former which I'd like to use in the later.  All of the non-CLR stuff seems to be accessible just fine.  Unfortunately I no longer have the June CTP installed and the assemblies are running into versioning problems.  I'd be happy to delete the offending assemblies if only I knew how.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks... BTW, I tried to install XM and do an export but it also doesn't run with the July CTP.  Aaaaaarrrrr ...Show All

• Visual Studio Team System Best practices when working disconnected from SCC

  It is a relative common thing to do: Either work on a plane, at home or wherever you're out of range of some network connections. How does one go about to have the changes, which are done when disconnected, picked up by VS/Team system When I am disconnected I am prompted to work "temporary disconnected", but when I am connected again TS does not find that anything is changed. The only solution that comes to mind is to Check out the whole source tree... which is not a good solution...   Does anybody have any best practices for this We did not get to making this experience as good as we would have like ...Show All

• Visual Basic How to create classes?

  What's the best way to create a class to store the Filename as String, FirstAttemptTime as DateTime, and LastAttemptTime as DateTime It's been such a long time since I've programmed in VB. Thanks for any help! If there's any articles, it would be great as well. Here's what I have so far: #Region "Properties"     Protected Shared m_Filename As String     Protected Shared m_FirstAttemptTime As DateTime     Protected Shared m_LastAttemptTime As DateTime     Shared Property Filename() As String         Get       &nb ...Show All

• Visual Studio Team System TFS on same server as Project Server?

  We have a dedicated server that has Project Server 2003 running on it. It has extra capacity so we would like to install TFS on it if possible. In reading the installation instructions for it, there are a couple of concerns I have as to whether this is possible. SQL Server - Project Server is not using the default SQL instance. It seems like TFS expects to use the default instance. In this case, they do not seem to conflict. Is this correct WSS - WSS is running on this box for Project Server. It uses a db called STS_boxname_1 that is not on the default SQL Server instance. The install instructions for TFS (WSS portion) ask not to pr ...Show All

• .NET Development Fast way to verify existence of files

  I have thousands of filenames with complete path. I have to verify whether they exist in the specified path or not. Right now, I am verifying using File.Exists method by looping thru individual files. It takes a very long time to complete the verification since it is done one by one. Is there any way to check the existence of files in bulk Can anyone recommend a better approach Thanks Use Directory.GetFiles to get the list of files into an array of strings. Then we need to get the array sorted or into a hash table for fast lookup. I would suggest a hash table, as the simplest. Then, loo ...Show All

• Visual C# MouseHover EventHandler

  I am trying to add a new mousehover eventhandler for a picture box. This is the code that i put. pictureBox1.MouseHover += new EventHandler(pictureBox1_Hover); But its not working. It says the name picturebox_1mousehover does not exist in the current context. But I add the event handler. Can someone tell me the problem please. I tried this. Its Working perfect. this .pictureBox1 = new System.Windows.Forms. PictureBox (); ((System.ComponentModel. ISupportInitialize )( this .pictureBox1)).BeginInit(); // // pictureBox1 // this .pictureBox1.Location = new System.Drawing. Point (0, 0); this .pictureBox1.Name = "pictur ...Show All

• Visual Studio reinstall a VS 2003 Pro Trial Version, is it illegal?

  I need an opinion from a Microsoft Professional or mainly from Microsoft, if it violates an agreement from the EULA of VS 2003 Pro Trial Version. Same problem here If I install VS 2005 Team Suite Trial, is it legal to reinstall it after trial period has ended Can I use the trial version of the software to create commercial applications or is it for evaluation purposes only I should note, the quote “Use of the software is subject to the license agreement. Once a license agreement has expired/terminated, you no longer have any rights under that license to use the software” is only found in this thread. ...Show All

• SQL Server Results to Text showing NULL...yuck

  In the old SQL2000 QA, when you ran a query with "Results to Text", I would select Tab-Delimited and then would easily be able to copy and paste this to Excel.  Now, it can't get rid of the "NULL" stuff.  Anyone ...Show All

• SQL Server Restore database from Yukon June CTP to September CTP

  Hello: I am trying to restore a database that was created with the June CTP version of Yukon to another box that has the September CTP installed. However, I am getting the following error: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The database was backed up on a server running version 9.00.0852. That version is incompatible with this server, which is running version 9.00.1314. Either restore the database on a server that supports the backup or use a backup that is compatible with this server. RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally, (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 3169)" ---------------------------------- ...Show All

• SQL Server Database Diagram in SQL Server Management Studio Express Help please

  I cerate a database with the tables but when I want to cerate a database diagram the  SQL Server Management Studio Express throws an error : "Database diagram support objects cannot be installed because this database does not have a valid owner.  To continue, first use the Files page of the Database Properties dialog box or the ALTER AUTHORIZATION statement to set the database owner to a valid login, then add the database diagram support objects" I try all my best I open the Properties dialog box and I am login as administrator I keep running in to the same proble ...Show All