I need to design a simple label designer that could print labels for shelf items, just like in a grocery store. The requirements are that the label shall contain a name, a barcode (e.g. Code39 symbology), price and room for some extra text.
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i have created my own custom propertythe property is of type collection ,it displays a form which allow the user to add a list of images and strings,it stores the data in a collection ,my problem is , i have noticed that after adding items to the collection at design time , there is no code generated in the .Designer file of the form and there for when i close the for / save it and reload it , all the items that i added to my custom property are gone.my question , what did i miss here ? how do i make my custom property generate code at the .designer file for the items i have added to my property?
View 1 RepliesIs there an effecient way to give one label the ForeColor, BackColor and Text of another one of 3 possible labels? I need to do this frequently for a dozen labels in a windows form.
View 2 RepliesHow do i add a simple print button in vb 2008 to allow me to print the form?
View 1 RepliesIn my friends company the management brought up the topic of moving in the WPF to design rich UIs. Majority of the employees of the company are programmers and only 3-4 graphic designers. The management wants to train the graphic designers with WPF so that their graphics skills could be applied in creating UIs. However, programmers have a mighty obligation for this. They have written several complaints to the management that WPF is not just Graphics but it has programming in XAML. SO the programmers wants to take over UI design as well (in the past programmers did the UI part as well)...... I'm a programmer therefore i'm with the programmers.
What would be the most suited solution for my friends compnay, should they move the graphic designers the WPF or should they train the current programmers to design UIs in WPF?
I have been developing some components for our products at work, and one of them is based off the flow layout panel.What i would like to do is provide a custom designer for it, but without loosing the features provided by it's default designer (System.Windows.Forms.Design.FlowLayoutPanelDesigner) which is marked as internal.Using Reflector i thought i would just implement it again myself, seeing as it inherits from 'FlowPanelDesigner and that from PanelDesigner` all of which are internal.
Why would these classes be specifically marked as internal? Is it due to them being specifically for Visual Studio use, and thus not 'framework' code?Also, is there an easier option that re-implementing all the functionality?
I am creating a UserControl with rich design-time support that should eventually look like the Options window in Visual Studio (or many other applications). Basically a split container, to the left is a TreeView with 'option categories', and each node in the treeview corresponds to a 'panel' to the right with certain options.
Just for terminology, the nodes in the TreeView are OptionsNode objects, the panels (containing the controls that determine the options) are OptionsPanel controls. My UserControl itself is called OptionsView and is the control that contains the treeview as well as a panel that contains the OptionsPanels.
I have some experience in design-time coding, and I have gotten pretty far. The OptionsView control contains a property Panels that returns the ControlCollection of the right side of the split container. The user can add/remove OptionsPanels via this property (and automatically an OptionsNode is created). The property uses a custom CollectionEditor that tells the designer to create instances of type OptionsPanel (instead of just Control which is the usual collection type of ControlCollection). Furthermore, in the CreateInstance method I use the DesignerHost object and its CreateComponent method to create the panels, instead of just creating New OptionsPanel objects. This way the OptionsPanel created is selectable and editable (via property grid) during design-time:
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Protected Overrides Function CreateInstance(ByVal itemType As System.Type) As Object
If itemType Is GetType(OptionsPanel) Then
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We're developing a WPF & MVVM application that requires multi-language support. On each control with static text, we're using a converter to do a lookup for the appropriate word for the user's language.
However, this means that each control does not display any text. This causes some irritation for the UI developers at design-time. Is there any way to display design-time text?
For example:
<TextBlock>
<TextBlock.Text>
<Binding Converter="{StaticResource Translator}"
Path="Controller"
ConverterParameter="Search for" />
</TextBlock.Text>
</TextBlock>
How can I make this converter execute at design time to display the translated converter parameter?
So I've created a very simple UserControl that is pretty much just a combo box that has US States in it and a couple properties to return the selected value as an enumeration or a string, etc.The enumeration and string values I'm using are being referenced from an external library which is working. However, when I add my user control to another project the designer-generated code has errors in it. [code] I would assume that this probably has something to do with project settings or something similar for the user control. The control itself is in a separate project and compiled as a .dll which has been added to my main project's toolbox and subsequently added to my form. [code]
View 11 Repliesin 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 RepliesWhen I attempt to open forms in the designer in the IDE, I get this error:
Exception of type System.ComponentModel.Design.ExceptionCollection was thrown.
My project is building OK. Any ideas?
I am creating a 'generic input dialog': InputDialog(Of T).The idea is that I can create new instances of this dialog for different values of T. For example,I can create an InputDialog(Of String) and it displays a textbox.I create an InputDialog(Of Boolean) and it displays two radiobuttons (I could use a Checkbox, irrelevant).I create an InputDialog(Of Date) and it shows a DateTimePicker.
I do this by simply checking the type of T at run-time.In this way it is not really generic, as the dialog still has to know which type T is (which is usually not the case), but the generic is in the fact that the T can be multiple types that require a TextBox. For example, InputDialog(Of String), (Of Integer), (Of Single), (Of Double), etc, all simply display a TextBox (and it is validated later),so I still want to use generics as much as possible.Anyway, the result of the dialog is of course a property of type T. This property needs to return the value in the textbox, converted from string to T, OR the value in the DateTimePicker, converted from Date to T,OR the checked property of the 'Yes' radiobutton, converted from Boolean to T.In order to convert from any object to T I googled and found this
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Imports System.ComponentModel Public Class GenericTypeConverter Public Shared Function FromObject(Of T)(ByVal value As Object) As T Dim tc As TypeConverter = TypeDescriptor.GetConverter(GetType(T)) Return CType(tc.ConvertFrom(value), T) End Function End Class
I have to use this, I cannot simply CType a string to T since a String cannot be converted to any type T.So, my Result property looks like this at the moment:
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This actually works for Strings, Integers, Doubles, Singles, etc. I pass it the String in the textbox and it converts it to 'T'(note: T is then a String, Integer or Double!) just fine.So, it can convert a String to a String, Integer or Double without any problems (I am validating the text before using the Result property so it will always be a valid integer, double, etc).However, it does not work for a Boolean, nor for a DateTime. When I try that, it says "BooleanConverter cannot convert from System.Boolean" or "DateTimeConverter cannot convert from DateTime". I realize it is a bit of a strange thing, since the object already IS a Boolean or a Date(Time) so no conversion should be done at all, but this doesn't work in design-time because I need to return the objects as type T.I know that T will be Boolean when the value to be converted is a Boolean, and that T will be DateTime when the value to be converted is a DateTime, but the designer does not accept a simple CType. As I said, it does not accept this:
Return CType(rbYes.Checked, T)
because 'Boolean cannot be converted to T'.
However, I did find a way to make it work, but it seems like a complete hack... I can assign the boolean to an Object and then convert that using CType:
Dim obj As Object
obj = rbYes.Checked
Return CType(obj, T)
This works, it's accepted during design-time, and it works during run-time, but it seems very wrong... Is there no better way to handle this?
I have a simple poker game that deals out 9 cards into pictureboxes and shows another 3 pictureboxes that hold cards for the dealer. The code itself does what I want it to...even though I'm at a dead end with writing the code further to evaluate the poker hands. I would simply like to add a few labels and a combobox to my form, but everytime I add something, or try to add it I get cast error?
Public Class Form1
Dim ListOfCards As New List(Of String)
Dim dealtCards As New List(Of String)
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I am just new in visual basic and I was given a task to do a basketball playbook application using visual basic. I am trying to do a simple editor that would allow you to design the plays. How do I implement a picturebox (picturebox1) with an image in it (lets say image1) then when I drag it image1 will appear in another picturebox (picturebox2)with a basketball court background. Then after dragging image1, picturebox1 will now display another image (image2) ready to be dragged also.
View 3 RepliesI'm trying to write code that can print only filled text boxes in the form and then print the label near them. I searched and thought the code below is the end result I could reach.[code]...
View 1 RepliesI have a list of names in Excel and wish to print name badges from this list.There is a second line of information to be printed under the name. The only label producing software I have is MS Word.I am programming in VB in Office 2007.
View 2 RepliesI have run into another problem with my current project. I have a form that I need to print. Doing some searching online I found a few examples and implemented it into my code. It prints but prints all my text boxes and labels stacked on top of one another. How can I get this to print my textboxes and labels formatted as I have them in the form?
Here is my code:
Private Sub PrintToolStripMenuItem1_Click_1(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles PrintToolStripMenuItem1.Click
PrintDocument1.PrinterSettings.Copies = 2
PrintDocument1.Print()
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I have wrote a program to help me arranging roster of 4 workers.The program is putting textboxes and labels on form1, textboxes and labels are interactive each other and calculate total working hours. how can I print out the "form1" ?
View 3 RepliesI designed a simple Table using Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition in the GridView design. I am able to run the application and enter names and addresses then print them out in record view. I do not need to connect or save to a database, or set up any type of datasets and recordsets. Its is a simple DataTable design from the datagridview where I can run the application, then enter information and print it out, that's all. Now, I need to go a step further by adding another print button for printing labels, Avery 5160.
My question is not so much how to do it, but after running the application and entering the names and addresses, is it possible and how much coding will it require using the same GridView Table and the information I entered to result in a print output in Avery label format? If so, can someone please direct me in the right steps to get started, at the least?Currently the table is set up where I enter names and addresses in separate cells under each column and row, as shown in the example below. I arranged this so I can print out a record of entries where I am able to print preview and print a list of names and addresses in record view. Here I've accomplished my task and get the results I need when I run the application and print.
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[HEADER] LastName FirstName Address City St. Zip
[ROW] Marti Frank 12345 Somewhere Pl. #####
[ROW] Another Name 12345 Somewhere Pl. #####
[ROW] ##### ##### ##### ##### ## #####
Additionally, I want to be able to print a format of address labels, specifically Avery 5160, from the same entries I entered into the table, when I run the application. I do not want to enter names and addresses again but rather set up and click another print button. Kinda, similar to setting up a mail merge in word. So then, using the same application will I need to customize the cells to print out in an address label format, such as a similar format below, for multiple entries? Please check out this application at [URL] which is an excellent online label source but the format is set up different in that you enter the complete names and addresses into each cell. For my purposes, it is useful but requires more data entry and additional steps. Can I do something similar to this with the table I'm using in it's current design by setting up another print button and customizing the cells to get the proper format to print labels?
LastName, FirstName LastName, FirstName LastName, FirstName
Address, City, St., Zip Address, City, St., Zip Address, City, St., Zip
LastName, FirstName LastName, FirstName LastName, FirstName
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Do I need to run another application with VB? Is there a lot of coding required? Do I need to customize the cells? If I need to run a Word application to set up a mail merger then can use a PDF format instead?
While trying to make a prog to print on individual sticky labels I came up with this:-
Code:Imports SystemImports System.Windows.FormsImports System.DrawingImports System.Drawing.Printing
Public Class frmLargeLabels Inherits Form Private WithEvents printDocument1 As New PrintDocument Dim memoryImage As Bitmap
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I pinched it from a Print Form routine but changed the coding in the Private Sub Capture Screen event. ie: RichTextBox instead of Form. (Dim s As Size..........) memoryGraphics has to be twigged to location on form. And, of course location and size to print in the Rectangle.All things to do with a RichTextBox - such as Font, Color, etc can be used making a super-duper label. :8-0::eek: I have not seen anything to do with RTBs giving this.
Ok, so I done some reading and searching and I am confused on what is the best way to print my form that has 2 labels, 2 richtextboxes on it on get it to print to a 3x5 card or 4x7. I had this built in vb6 and used a picturebox but that method doesn't work in .NET. So what is easier, printform or printdocument or DrawString. I tried the printform but I don't want the whole form printed. Also read about DrawString as well. Honestly, I am confused on all of it.
View 12 RepliesI have a label printer (Argox 1000-x) and i want to print some datas on it. And this printer is connected to my computer via the COM1 port. I can open/write COM1. And when i send some data to printer through COM1, Label Printer's Ready Signal Led will be ON/OFF. But it does not print anything or any label..
View 5 Repliesam designig softwear with vb.net 2008 and mssql server 2005 express that can print on id card. i have the query written correctly that can retrive employee info. including the picture on a report.my question is how to set the report to automatically pick the size of the small id card.
View 2 RepliesIm trying to print out all the items/sub items of a listview into one string.
here is the code i have:
For Each lvwItem In ListView1.Items
' Print the subitems of this particular ListViewItem
For Each lvwSubItem In lvwItem.SubItems
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How do i just print out the value (MyItem1) without the "ListViewSubItem: {}" part? I know i can use a string function to remove this, but id rather not
am a undergraduate student from malaysia have some problem in my project i want to add the marks of five subjects in one label named total marks, and that will display total marks when subjects are selected from database i.e.
View 2 RepliesIn VBA one could use the .printout command and was also similar in vb6. but I cant really find a simple way to print a variable in vb.net.
View 1 RepliesIs there a way to print simple text in Courier New? No pictures, no fancy fonts, it's all the same size, and no margins, etc. Is there a VB.NET function for this?
View 3 RepliesI am making a calculator Program to start off on visual basic. I got it to work with MsgBox, but now I'm trying to get it to work with the Print.
MsgBox Example
Public Class Form1
Private Sub Button1_MouseClick(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Windows.Forms.MouseEventArgs) Handles Button1.MouseClick
Dim Pizza As Integer
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Say I type in 6 and 6 I'm getting errors saying Example: Conversion from string "youranswer is 12" to type 'Integer' is not valid. I've tried many things, but it's not working. I want to know what I need to do to get it to print out how I want it. Do I need to do some conversions properly somehow?
Can anyone point me to the right thread where theres a guide how to make a simple print report from .net 2008..Basically what i need is a simple report database is ms access and the database is dynamically stored on a string,on vb6 its something like rpt. but on 2008 i don't know really how to implement this one.can anyone help me work like a dynamic or on a hardcode program,not on a static settings.
View 5 Repliesin my application i have to print some data on alrady printed forms...for example: i have print on a BANK CHEQUE.
Now my problem is that these forms are printed differently and different bank have different check but all have the same data..and to meet this requirement printing need to be ajusted for eg i might need one colom two place down or left or right.. so i need a printing tool in which i can edit the location of printing meterial i mean take them few places left or right and adjust them as my requirement.i have used crystal reports and ms reports at very basic level but what i have found is that i can not edit design move drag etc from the application..