VS 2008 - Any Way To Create Designer Class?
Sep 13, 2009Is it possible to create a designer class in VB express? Because I can't import this namespace: System.Windows.Forms.ControlDesigner.
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VS 2008 Properties In 'groups' (class) In Designer (property Grid)?
Jul 29, 2009I'm creating a UserControl that draws a simple radial gauge. I need it to be very customizable; the user should be able to customize everything such as the colors, fonts, sizes. So, I just made a property for every customizable detail. For example, I had ScaleFont, ScaleColor, ScaleStart, ScaleEnd, ScaleInnerRadius, ScaleOuterRadius, ScaleTickmarkFrequenty, etc.. etc.. etc...
Because there are so many properties about the same subject, I wanted to 'group' these properties into one "property". I've seen this done loads of times in third party controls, but I've never done it before myself.The idea is that the properties can be accessed like
Me.Gauge1.ScaleSettings.Start = 10
Me.Gauge1.ScaleSettings.End = 80
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So far, I tried creating a class for each group, for example a clsScaleSettings class, containing properties like Font, Color, Start, End, InnerRadius, OuterRadius, TickmarkFrequenty, etc (corresponding to the same properties as above).
Then, for every 'group' or class, I create a Property. For example, I have the ScaleSettings property, which simply returns an instance of the clsScaleSettings class (I initialize the instance only once of course):
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Private _ScaleSettings As New clsScaleSettings
Public Property ScaleSettings() As clsScaleSettings
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Now, this works in the code editor. I can now use
Gauge1.ScaleSettings.Font = Me.Font
for example, and it sets the font correctly.But, I does not work in the designer, in the Property Grid. The whole reason I made the effort to move and rename nearly all properties (about 70!), and all references to those properties, to separate classes, was so that the user could design the gauge more easily using the Property Grid!Instead of having 15 settings related to the scale, scattered all over the Property Grid, he can now have one ScaleSettings property, which he can expand, and then he can edit the properties of that group easily.The ScaleSettings property is greyed out in the property grid... So I cannot expand it and view it's underlying properties.
VS 2008 Set A User Control (or A Class With A Few Properties) To Appear In The Tan Bar At The Bottom Of The Designer?
Apr 5, 2010How do I set a User control (or a class with a few properties) to appear in the tan bar at the bottom of the Designer? I have tried googleing it but, I don't know what that bar is called (Kinda Hard to Google without know what to Google)
View 2 RepliesVS 2008 Create Buttons Out Of Designer?
Feb 26, 2010Is it possible to Create buttons outside of the designer (at run time) but not just create the buttons add there click events e.g in a save menu on a game it creates a "button" with custom code to that button if anyone gets me?
View 3 RepliesVS 2008 Partial Class Files For Windows Forms Or Any Other Designer-generated Control?
Sep 24, 2009I have cooked up my first iteration of a code generator which creates the basic Entity models from a SQL Database Schema. Currently, It will scan a SQL Db Schema, and create .vb code files complete with private members and Public property declarations for every User table in the Database. My next step is having it add the basic CRUD procedures as well. Are we mere mortals able to access whatever technology allows the Partial class files created by vs to be hidden/Linked to their "parent" files, such as the Partial Class files for Windows forms or any other designer-generated control? My thinking is that it would be handy to be able to re-generate code files from the database if necessary to reflect changes in the schema, without overwriting any other properties or methods added to a class in addition to those derived from the database. SO I am hoing I can have the Auto-generated output go to a Partial Class file, and then use a regular class file of the same name for the rest of the code. My Concern is the multiplicity of files that might result, so I was hoping it is possible to "tuck them in" to the parent code file in the Class View.
View 7 RepliesVS 2008 Object Data - Create A Class And Create A Instance Of CarData?
Nov 28, 2010I want to create a class is it where I can do...
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How do I do this? Do i create a class and create a instance of CarData? but how do I add Color and Year etc to it?
'Fields' Are In The Class Designer?
May 8, 2009I wanted to know what 'Fields' are in the Class Designer.
View 11 RepliesC# - Prevent Designer Class From Being Rebuilt?
Jul 19, 2010Is there any way that I can prevent a designer class from being rebuilt when running my project? The designer class is a webservice reference with over 30000 lines of code and appears to be being rebuilt almost every time I run my project. (Which obviously takes quite some time)
Is there some explicit way I can prevent Visual Studio 2010 from rebuilding this class each time I run the project?
Class's Designer ShouldSerialize Method?
Feb 17, 2010I'm working on a custom control which requires gradient settings. I created a class to contain the data, and it works perfectly, but i'd like to be able to use Reset in Visual Studio. I got that working for each individual data item, but I can't figure out how to get the designer to call my classes' ShouldSerialize and Reset methods.
Code:
<TypeConverter(GetType(ExpandableObjectConverter)), Editor(GetType(GradientFillEditor), GetType(UITypeEditor))> _
Public Class GradientFill
Private colorDark As Color = StyledColors.DarkFocused
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Inherited Class Designer Locked ?
Dec 30, 2009I have a class which inherits a form class, and just recently it's started acting strange. All of the controls on the form are locked, and I don't understand why. I can't edit the properties of any controls, or anything.
View 4 RepliesPossible To Override An Autogenerated Property In Designer File Using A Partial Class?
May 31, 2012I am using Linq to Sql that generated a data contract for a table. I have a date field in that table which is a non-nullable field. I need to override the auto generated property of the date field to return a specific value, something like [code]Is it possible to override an autogenerated property in the designer.vb file using a partial class? I dont want to create a new property as it is currently being accessed in n number of places and I dont want to change it in every place.
View 1 Replies.net - Given A Large Number Of Objects, Create Multiple Forms In Designer For Them Or Use Code To Create The Forms?
Dec 29, 2010If I have a large number of classes, each similar to the other in certain aspects (they all share a common base class, but each does things differently), and I need to create Windows forms for each to allow easy changing of their values through a GUI? Create one matching form for each object in VS' forms designer, Or Use code to create the forms dynamically at runtime.
#2 makes the most sense to me, because a lot of these objects will share very common features of the form, notably "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons. But one object might need to draw a textbox on the form while another might need to draw a combobox. Not to mention, if I want to put icons on the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons, I'd have to do this for each copy of the form in designer, and that sounds like it could get out of hand quickly.But is drawing forms through code sane? VS' forms designer is pretty sophisticated and designed to make life easier. Am I wise to consider ignoring its functionality and diving into the trench warfare of forms design through code? Or are there examples of automating form creation based on an existing object's properties?
Declare A WithEvents Class In Windows Form Designer Which Is Not Control Base
Jun 4, 2011I am making a TabStrip control to hold a number of tabs just like TabControl, but only with the tabs, no page. The control has a "Tabs Collection", which stores a list of "Tab" class. "Tab" is not inherited from Control, but each tab has its events. So when the user add a "Tab" in the "Tabs Collection", each "Tab" instance should have a (Name) identifier, which user can access it in the code, and with WithEvents keyword so users can add event handlers to each "Tab". The expected out come should similar to this:
Friend TabStrip1 As TabStrip
Friend WithEvents t1 As Tab
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Me.TabStrip1.Tabs.Add(t1)
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IDE :: Design A ContextMenuStrip In A Designer Without A Relation To A Specific Form Or UserControl Class?
Oct 16, 2011in VS 2008, is there a way to design a ContextMenuStrip in a designer without a relation to a specific Form or UserControl class? For example,if you need the same ContextMenuStrip in Form1, Form2 and Form3, in which of them am I to design the ContextMenuStrip? Do I have to add a "pseudo-Form" to the project that contains my shared ContextMenuStrips and create only one instance of that Form, or is there another way? I consider this a programmatic hack, that's why my question is whether the IDE offers something better.
View 10 RepliesCreate Application Settings Using The Designer?
Aug 30, 2009I followed the instructions but my settings aren't being saved and retrieved. How do I do this?
davidbell ms-help://MS.VSCC.v90/MS.MSDNQTR.v90.en/dv_mancli/html/53b3af80-1c02-4e35-99c6-787663148945.htm
Create A Class Template IN VB 2008?
May 3, 2009create a Class Template for VB so that when I click Add -> Class, in the Add New Items window, that class will be displayed? And also the variables that are needed inside the class. I guess I need a tutorial.
View 3 RepliesVS 2008 When To Create A New Class Instance
Jun 22, 2010I understand if i was to create my own class i would need to declare a variable with the new keyword to create an object to access the encapsulated methods properties etc, unless they were declared shared.
dim myVar as myClass = new myClass
But in this next example is where i have become confused. i have added the mschart control to the form and used the hittest function with the following code.
Dim myVar as hittestresult
myvar = me.chart1.hittest(e.x,e.y)
Why wasn't it necessary to create a new instance of the class 1st. Does the hittest function return an object or a reference pointer to the object. To clarify what's the protocol for when & when not to create a new instance of the class in use.
VS 2008 Create A Class Library In C# And Then Use That Dll In A .net Project?
Dec 30, 2009I know you can create a class library in C#.NET and then use that dll in a vb.net project and everything is just peachy. But can you use C++.NET and VB.NET/C#.NET in that manner?
View 2 Replies[2008] Create A TelephoneIsValid Class To Validate?
Mar 5, 2009I'm trying to create a TelephoneIsValid class to validate if a telephone number is in the correct format and return the boolean.
How can I make sure the program understands the telephone number is in "xxx-xxx-xxxx" format only?
IDE :: VS 2008 IDE Form Designer Will Not Render Form In The Designer?
Mar 30, 2011My self and most everyone else on our team is having the same issue with VS2008. The designer will not render many forms in designer mode. Currently I am getting this error "The type 'Team.CAD.UI.My.Resources.Resources' has not property named 'view_16'" Well veiw_16 is in the resouces file.
View 2 RepliesVS 2008 Class & DLL's - Create Scripts On Their Own And Allow Them To Interact With Main Sub
Dec 12, 2011I want to start building my first large program. I want to create scripts on their own and allow them to interact with my main sub. I guess if I need a "plane" in my application, that could become it's own class? If I wanted to calculate "purchases", "money" I could create a DLL? I don't want to have to change things and have to recompile my entire application every time I want to change how something works for example.
View 5 RepliesVS 2008 Class To Create Database And Tables From XML File
Jun 27, 2011I need some expert help in achieving this task. I have an xml file which will be emailed to me everyday. I need to loop through the xml and create tables in a database based on the xml nodes and their attributes. looking at the following xml fragment for example: Code:
So based on the above xml, I would have to create a Shipment table as a Parent with fields like ShipmentIdentifier. Then I would have to create an Event table with the ShipmentID as a foreign key and fields like Source, Code. Basically a field for each node. Then if there are columns in the table that are new, I would have to modify the table and add the column. I only have to create tables where there are child nodes or where the nodes have attributes.
Modify Designer.vb (form Designer) To Remove A DataSet Control From Winforms Windows?
Jan 27, 2011I am attempting to update an existing winforms application, that was created with a dataset control on all the winforms pages. I have ported it from VS 2008 to VS 2010 and I need to update the database section and connect it to the SQL backend using traditional code method.In the Solution explorer, when I click on the Dataset files, and click "Exclude From project" I am unable to build the project.Is it advisable to comment out the code lines that refer to the dataset in the .designer.vb files?
View 1 RepliesCreate A New Instance Of The Windows Media Player Class In VB 2008 Code?
Dec 13, 2009I do not want a Windows Media Player control on my form. I am making an alarm clock. I have tried this: Friend WithEvents WindowsMediaPlayer As New Microsoft.Win32. But I do not see a Windows Media Player member. I also asked on the MSDN VB Forum.
View 1 RepliesVS 2008 Dynamic Array - Create A Public Class For Insert And Delete Data To Database
Feb 3, 2010I am new in this forum, also new in VB.Net I need to create a public class for insert and delete data to database Public Class My_DBFunctions
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Create A New Class That Inherits From The Base Form Class And Define A New() Method With Parameters?
Oct 1, 2008I've been creating short test apps repeatedly to try to understand some of the concepts in VB.NET.For the most part it has been illuminating.I read Bucky's .NET knowlegebase tutorial on passing objects as parameters to newly created forms. He shows how to create a new class that inherits from the base form class and define a New() method with parameters Extending the concept I thought about doing the same thing with a form that was created at design-time (In this case Form2).
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VS 2010 : Create A New Class And Have Each List Item Of That Class Such As 'btnID', 'btnText'?
Apr 27, 2011I want to read a number of items from a file and then associate each of those items with a new button at run-time, so that when the user clicks one of the buttons I can display some information about that item.Can I use a LIST to manage these buttons and items? Can I create a new class and have each list item of that class, such as 'btnID', 'btnText', etc... ?
View 2 RepliesApp - Added The Form Class Code And The Designer Code
May 25, 2009I've been working on a project the last couple of day with the help of a lot of you out there. I've more or less finished the design of the interfase, but there are stange this happening with the form. I can say much about what is wrong because I dont understand it, but I would like to. I have added the form Class code and the Designer Code, is that enough or is more required? Theres a msgbox that popup in the form Load event which I placed there to see what I could learn about the GraphicsBuffer.
Imports System.Drawing
Imports System.Drawing.BufferedGraphics
Imports System.Drawing.BufferedGraphicsContext
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VS 2008 Access Windows Form Designer Generated Code In 2008?
Jan 20, 2010Is it possible to edit the Windows Form Designer generated code in VS2008?
View 4 RepliesVS 2008 Working In VB 2008 Designer View - Add Another Item In The Menu
Aug 5, 2009I have been working on an app that was basically a vb6 app but had to be changed and I did it all using VB 2008. works well, great. One of the problems that I had was to work on different groupboxes or frames. Since they are layered on top of each other, working on one frame would mess up the others. Eventually it all went okay. but now if i want to add another item in the menu and hence add another groupbox (or frame) in the same app - it would definitely be a nightmare.
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