VB Book Recommendations
Aug 2, 2009I was wondering what books/items you guys would recommend to read in regards to VB programming and/or programming in general.
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Text / Reference Book Recommendations?
Sep 7, 2011I programmed in Basic, Fortran and PL1 many years ago. I now am developing a complex Excel application that needs use of VB macros. I've recorded and modified several VB macros so far, but have gone beyond my skill level trying to use VB indexed variables that link back to a spreadsheet. What text/reference book would you recommend for my level of skill? I'm not trying to become an expert -- just need help with approaches and correct syntax to simple programming issues if, while, indirectly addressed variables, etc.
View 2 RepliesLoad Data (Book) To Text Box When User Just Enter The Book Code?
Oct 28, 2009how to load data (Book) to text box when user just enter the book code?how to load data (student) to text box when user just enter the student id?how to write the code when user click the save button , the book quantity(Book) will reduce 1 and the all the data in textbox will save in database(Issue)the interface is like
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the database is show at
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Public Class frmIssue
Dim dt As New DataTable()
Dim rowIndex As Integer = 0
Dim rowIndex1 As Integer = 0
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Recommendations For Zone OCR SDK's?
Mar 24, 2011recommend a zone ocr sdk package. What i would like to accomplish is to automatically import a set of images, pdf or jpg, and then apply zone ocr to each image to extract data into a database. I have already looked at and spoken to Lead Tools and it does seem like they have everything that i would need but by the time you add up all the modules / addons needed, the cost is just too high for our small shop.
View 3 RepliesAnimation Control Recommendations?
Apr 3, 2011What would you recommend as an easy-to-use animated .gif control?
View 2 RepliesBuild Machine Configuration Recommendations?
Aug 21, 2009We have a new build machine to start using for our programming team. We are still trying to figure out how we want to organize everything to get the best configuration for building EXEs and DLLs.
We are using VB6 and VB.Net 2005, and VSS2005.
We were thinking of making working folders set for each project, release and support tickets. Does anyone have experience with a similar set up? What were your likes/dislikes?
Database Application Design Recommendations?
Mar 22, 2012The main purpose of the my app that I need your help with is, to deliver an always (or close to) up to date a list of files for the user to choose from for a variety of common purposes. For instance, opening the selected file in its native client editor application so the user can make changes. Another purposes would be to print the file, and I have others.
If nothing else (meaning recommendations for a better design that still keep my desired in mind) I'd like ideas on how to update my complex DataSet (background processing options, what's the most efficeient/quickest way to update my DataSet) as the list of files changes while my app is running and my app is designed to never close due to the long amount of time it take to load it initially.
The list must be always kept up to date while my app is running because not only the intial loading of data takes a lot of time but updates (new/modified/deleted) could potentially take too long depending on not only how much data to update/add (new files) but how efficeient my code is in updating the list. To be perfectly clear: If a new file is created then it need to be somehow (automatically preferably or manually i.e. button code) add to the list. If a file is deleted then it needs to bet removed from the list. And if the file has changed, perhaps some of it metadata or thumbnail image have changes so update the file's data in the list. All of which (new/modified/deleted) need to be as real-time as possble without degrading the server too much and without the user waiting more than a handful of seconds.
Listing all the files as quick as possible whether that be with or without metadata initially is very important because most of the time the user is going to filter (or scroll the list by typing) for a partial file name. Once the user filters/scrolls to the desired file there's a very good chance that he/she isn't even interested in the metadata, most of the time the user wants my app to open the selected file in its native client editor application so he/she can view or modify the file. The initial
load time of the data doesn't concern me as much as updates because the user can possibly do other things while it initially loads all the data as long as it not too long (more than a few minutes). From there the updates will either be automatic if possible (most desirable from a users standpoint) or the user initiated (e.g. button). Plus I'm thinking the updates might need to be done with a few different background processes (multiple threads) because I think I need one for periodic updates (e.g. every
15 minutes) and one background process for page updates meaning whatever the user has either scrolled to or filtered for, more accurately all files currently display to the user will be systematically update in the background so the user can still operate my app.
I'm currently using SqlDataAdapter.Fill to fill a DataSet object variable (which is bound [BindingSource] to a DataGridview control) to first populate the DataSet from the SQL query and then prorgammatically adds records (DataRow) for local files but please make recommendations. I don't mind big changes or starting over if necessary, I just want the best app possible based on the aforementioned criteria. I'm not sure if it complicates matters but I've also added custom columns in the DataSet for some special needs (thumbnail of files, booleans for tracking custom statuses). For the local files I'm currently populating the DataSet prorammatically (iterating a path/file string collect made by System.IO.Directory.GetFiles) since the list is first (and very quickly) populated with Vault files (which is always a far larger list than the local files) so . Again, I don't have to take this direction, make recommendations.
Education Recommendations For Visual Basic
Apr 19, 2009I am a student a couple of weeks from completing my first Visual Basic class. I have a 100% score so far. Plus I am really enjoying the class and learning VB. We use Visual Studio Professional 2008 at school. I have also installed that product on my own pc from the DreamSpark site. I'd like to continue my education with VB. However, there are no classes this summer in VB at school. I was wondering if there might be some online tutorials or books that I could use to keep moving forward. I have good discipline for learning without being in a classroom.
Generally, what I like is something that shows the key points about a new topic. Gives an example of how the topic might be used in an application. Shows a code sample or two. And then gives programming assignments that use that topic. So that I can then write the applications. One of my educational goals would be to start through the Microsoft Certification process.
C# - Recommendations For A Hex Viewer Control For Windows.Forms?
Mar 25, 2010I need ability to display content in Hex View, like this from WinHex
Offset 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
00000000 EF BB BF 0D 0A 4D 69 63 72 6F 73 6F 66 74 20 56 ..Microsoft V
00000010 69 73 75 61 6C 20 53 74 75 64 69 6F 20 53 6F 6C isual Studio Sol
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Control Recommendations - Controls At The Top Of It And A Large DataGridView Is Docked Below All The Controls
Nov 10, 2011I have a maximized form that has controls at the top of it and a large DataGridView that is docked below all the controls. Its kind of like the Ribbon in MS Office. The controls cover about 1/4 of the screen at the top. I would like a way for the user to click a button to hide all the controls then automatically expand into the place the controls were so the user can view more data in the DataGridView and visa versa. For example, in MS Office Excel you can hide the ribbon by clicking a tiny button that has "^" on it.
I'm not very familiar with all the controls in Visual Studio so I would like to hear some recommendations. Is this situation ideal for a SplitContainer or ToolStripContainer or am I way off base here?
Linq To SQL Book?
Jan 27, 2011I'm looking for a book that is pretty much A-Z for LINQ programming from Visual Basic. I am particularly interested in LINQ to SQL. I've found "Programming Microsoft LINQ in Microsoft .NET Framework 4" and while its description sounds interesting, there is no discussion on the book at all . Do any of you have any experience with this book? If so, what do you think of it?
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Feb 16, 2010I have been working on a project for some time now and I am stuck. I am trying to sense when a navigation software speaks so i can mute the volume of everything else on the computer.
my problem is that i cant properly sense the audio of the software. i am using windows 7 and vb.net. i have done a good amount of research, but i have not come up with an answer.
i am almost positive that i need to intercept the win32api call of the software to trigger the mute that i will use. i dont know how to do this, all the information i can find that is even close to this subject is for 98, nt and 2k.
does anyone know of any books (or websites) that contain information on this subject?
Propositions For .net Book?
Sep 30, 2009I just wonder that somone can give me propositions for some good books to learn VB.net / VB2008.. I know the basics.. So I think of not a book like for dummies.. Just something more a step forward for new things to learn.
View 5 RepliesWhat Is Best ADO.NET 4.0 Book For Beginners
Mar 2, 2011i am searching a good book to learn ADO.NET 4.0,book should be excellent technical overview with practical examples,I want to learn ADO.NET Where should I start?
View 1 RepliesC# Book Or Resource For .Net Developers?
Feb 16, 2010What I'm Not looking for:Now, just to be clear, i'm not looking for VB6 to C#.Net content, as i know there are a few of those out there.Also, I know about that "syntaxconversion table" website, where it compares VB.Net to C# language features in a side by side table. I am not interested in this either, already know about it.I'm also not looking for a converter, which converts C# code to VB.Net and visa versa, i know there are a few websites which do this and already have the addresses.Finally, I'm not looking for a C# book or resource that caters to current programmers, but specifically to VB.Net programmers!
What I Am looking for:To learn C# (VS2008 or preferably VS2010 version) given that i already know VB.Net 10.0 (VS2010)... as there are many things related to .NET that i won't have to learn again if i can find something that will leap me from vb.net to c#, many bits of the CLR, how .NET works etc... since the languages are the same in what they do, and what they use to do them, i don't want to have to re-learn all this again. The only difference is really the syntax, but also how the C# language differs in dealing with certain things, what default expectations/behaviours are in various scenarios etc...
The set of differences and similarities between C# and VB.Net are so unique that neither of these languages likely could share this unique set/combination of differences and similarities with any other language. So my point is, it really needs to be C# for VB Developers oriented, otherwise it'll almost cetainly be inappropriate or a re-hashing!
Getting Address Book Error
Aug 16, 2010The problem is in the line that contains address.save(filename) the part address.save is underlined. When I backspace over the save, it gives me the options of what can go there and save isnt one of them. I am coping this out of a book.[code]...
View 1 RepliesGood ASP / SQL Program Book?
Apr 21, 2010I am starting off in the .NET world and wanted to know what a great beginner book would be that would explain how to use asp.net, vb and SQL.
I hear "Learning Visual Basic" is a good series but wanted to see if there were anymore out there.
Run VB Dot Net Project On Apple (Mac) Book?
Oct 19, 2009Is it possible to run vb dot net project on Apple (Mac) Book.
View 1 RepliesWhich Version/book To Start?
Nov 9, 2009I have the vb books of 2005. Should I buy some new books ? Should I start with vb latest versions?
I'm starting as a self-learner and a little bid advanced learner. Few months later my university will start it.
A Good Book For Learning Program?
Mar 9, 2010I am really interested in learning VB .net, but I don't really know where to start. Could anyone recommend a good book or website to start learning.
View 15 RepliesAddress Book Program VB 2008?
Jul 28, 2010May I expose my "small" problem?Here, i'm following a course in my University, called Introduction to Programming, there are only beginners in our class. i'm also a newbie, to say so.And some stupid students were not paying attention so he gave us a crazy assignment for Friday 30th.This is what his assignment consists in. I have created a PDF file from his requirements and some samples of Code.[url]
View 6 RepliesBook For Learning MS Chart Control?
Mar 23, 2009Is there a book for learning the microsoft windows form chart control?
View 3 RepliesC# - Search For A Word In A Book Programmatically?
Jul 29, 2009I need to develop an application that can search through a book and list out all the pages and lines that contain a given keyword. For books that are split up in some other way, such as a bible which is split up by chapter and verse; they would be able to search for all verses that contain a certain keyword. Or alternatively, search within certain chapters and verses for a keyword. What format should I store the book into? Should it be stored into a SQL database? What format would be easiest for searching as opposed to easiest for storage?
View 7 RepliesForms :: An Assignment For A Grade Book?
Apr 11, 2011Suppose a teacher has five students who have taken four tests. The teacher uses the following grading scale to assign a letter grade to a student, based on the average of his or her four test scores.
Test Score Letter Grade
90-100 A
80-89 B
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Get Address Book From Yahoo Mail Through NET?
Jan 6, 2010I need to get friends list (from address book) from Yahoo Mail. How can I do do this in VB.NET?
View 1 RepliesGet Any Best Tutorial , Book / Site To Learn ADO Net?
Feb 12, 2010Can i get any best tutorial/Book/site to learn ADO.Net
View 1 RepliesHow To Create Simple Address Book
May 20, 2010How to create an address book in visual basic? I have the VB2008 express. Just a simple one. FirstName, LastName and Phone. I should be able to add from there. The resulting file could be an excel based or text file. I do not have Microsoft Access at home.
View 6 RepliesRecommend A Good VB 2010 Book?
Dec 29, 2011Can anyone recommend a good VB book that will teach functions, file IO, arrays, recursion etc. A lot of the ones I have looked at are very basic I started Sam teach yourself VB 2010 in 24hrs but a lot of it didn't relate to what we do in college.
View 2 RepliesSharing On Face Book From Application?
Sep 17, 2011How can I share something on Facebook, using my vb.net code.I donot want human intervention, I just want to supply my credentials to my application and it should automatically begin to share pictures etc. with my intervention.
View 1 RepliesText Book Code Is Incorrect
Oct 27, 2009I'm a networking student and hardware is my forte, but am required to do this VB Programming class and this particular project is just about got me ready to pull my hair out!I inputted this code verbatem from the text entitled, "Programming w/Microsoft Visual Basic 2008" by Diane Zak have double & triple checked & this is exactly as is printed in the book on pages 471-473.But it comes up with errors, and then we're supposed to modify this thing so it will accept any word up to 10 letters and only allow letters A-Z to be entered by player 2.But if the original code doesn't work, makes it pretty hard to modify it & make it work! [code]
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