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VB.NET Nov 2006

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Each month at CodeProject we gather together the best of the articles submitted the previous month and ask our readers to choose the best of the best. Entry is automatic - just submit you articke and we'll do the rest.

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Current Entries

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14 Jan 2009Anil_gupta
This article describes how to get notification when a Windows CE based device is connected or disconnected from a desktop machine.
1 Nov 2006Lou Franco
This article will show you how to use the Atalasoft DotImage AJAX-enabled Web Image Viewer and Web Thumbnail control to navigate multi-page TIFFs, add controls to call clean-up routines, and update the browser without a post-back.
6 Nov 2006Amazon Web Services
Amazon has a variety of web services APIs that enable you to leverage Amazon's data and robust infrastructure, easily and inexpensively. These fundamental services enable external developers and businesses to build solutions in a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective manner.
7 Nov 2006Bill Albing
FarPoint has developed leadership in the spreadsheet component marketplace with FarPoint Spread for Web Forms which is the high-end spreadsheet product for ASP.NET development. It is AJAX enabled and ATLAS tested.
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10 May 2007Fabio Zanetta
A library that allows some GDI+ manipulation at runtime in an easy way
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4 Mar 2007Mike Ellison
Combining a BuildProvider and IExtenderProvider to create a declarative framework for conditional formatting in ASP.NET GridViews.
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21 Nov 2006Selvin
Post-build tool which can automate exporting .NET function to unmanaged programs
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4 Jul 2011Eduardo Oliveira
A completely configurable tab control to use as tabbed MDI forms.
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19 Nov 2006Eduardo Oliveira
An article on updating Windows applications through the web.
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14 Nov 2006Alberto Venditti
A tool to generate CHM documentation files for SQL Server 2000 databases
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25 Dec 2006Danilo Mendez
SmartCode is a template based code generator.This tutorial describes the process of building a templates to SmartCode
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9 Nov 2006Howard Richards
Techniques for using the XML data type for storing data.
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21 Nov 2006rmortega77
How to create a Crystal Reports report and fill it without a database.
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5 Jul 2008AdamNajmanowicz
The article describes how to get a thumbnail of a Website in .NET Framework 2.0+ without launching a fully interactive WinForms application.
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8 Nov 2006salysle
This article describes the details for constructing a custom ASP.NET 2.0 composite control used to convert one form of currency into another.
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2 Nov 2006George H. Slaterpryce III
A quick way to convert RichText to HTML.
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8 Nov 2006salysle
This article describes the construction of a custom control used to display a three day weather forecast based upon a designated zip code.
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29 Nov 2006Mohammad Said Hefny
An article discussion a solution for cleaning session from unnecessary object in a simple way.
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8 Nov 2006salysle
This article describes the construction of a simple custom control used to lookup an area code and a city/state location based upon a selected zip code; the lookup is performed through the use of an available public web service.
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29 Nov 2006rmortega77
Generate an image with a random code number for user identification.
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2 Nov 2006salysle
This article describes the construction of a custom control used to check stock prices as made available through a public web service.
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10 Nov 2006Brian Brewder
A sample project that includes a BackgroundWebRequest component that can be used in a WinForms project to perform asynchronous WebRequests. The project shows how to use the WebRequest and WebResponse objects as well as how to implement the Event-Based Asynchronous Pattern as described on MSDN.
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20 Jan 2007Jos Branders
This is a data source control that lists the contents of a folder on the server. It's great for making file managers and photo galleries.
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22 Nov 2006rmortega77
An MSI database file reader, helps to get insights into the .msi DB structure.
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10 Nov 2006salysle
This article describes the construction of a very simple custom server control used to display the content returned from an RSS feed.
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2 Nov 2006Saravanan Lakshmanan
Utility to convert data from ID and CODE columns in a look up table into an enum type in C# (or VB.NET).
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29 Nov 2006SoulFurnace
A 3D-gradient looking button for PocketPC, using only the .NET Compact Framework.
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20 Nov 2006salysle
This article addresses the construction of a simple image gallery type of web application.
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22 Nov 2006DonSn
How to expose a .NET EXE assembly to a COM compliant client application (such as VB6 or VBScript) and force the client application to use the running instance of the .NET EXE assembly.
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8 Nov 2006fstrahberger
How to bind RSS feeds to a GridView.
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3 Nov 2006Raju Chandra Dey
An article on handling data persistency on multiple DataGrids with JavaScript an code-behind.
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18 Dec 2006siroman
How to avoid 'cross-thread operation not allowed' errors using reflection.
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16 May 2008Edward Steward
How to set and validate properties in a single line of code.
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2 Nov 2006ChandraSekar Maheswaran
Automaticaly Select Item From a Combox as the String is entered
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2 Nov 2006salysle
This article describes an easy way to implement automated page refreshes through the use of a custom control.
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29 Nov 2006samitcom
This will generate a SQL Select Query, Insert Query, Update Query and Delete Query by selecting SQL Database Connection and Choose a table to generate the script for using in class or DataCommand.
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28 Nov 2006sydausguy
An ASP.NET virtual earth custom server map control, with C# and VB.NET examples.
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13 Apr 2007MatrixCoder
This article will show you how to automatically run your applications at startup.
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4 Nov 2006arapallo
Turn a List(Of) into a DataSet in three different ways and check performance.
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17 Nov 2006C. Bess
Explains how to implement an AsyncCalendar that can render any control in a calendar day and get events from the rendered controls with ease.
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17 Aug 2007MatrixCoder
Have you ever wanted to create a Music/Video Player? Well, now you can. This article will teach you how to create a fully functional general media player.
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20 Nov 2006G. Kiran
These recursive procedures check for the immediate parent node or child node of another node.
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10 Nov 2006salysle
This article describes the construction of a custom control used to display a daily Dilbert comic on a site.
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29 Nov 2006MatrixCoder
This article will show you a simple way to shutdown, restart, or log off your computer.
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1 Nov 2006Ky Sealy
This article discusses a non-recursive method to gain access to every control on a form.
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21 Nov 2006Tenschman
An easy way to get the new look in your application...
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7 Nov 2006Mohm'ed Melhem
Special Text Box control with functionality of validating and controlling handled text data
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4 Nov 2006sdinakar
Three level architecture for database connectivity: the data access layer, the middle layer, and the front layer.

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

Web Developer
Poland Poland
Adam Najmanowicz is a Senior Developer at Cognifide Poland.

His previous experience includes Delphi, .Net as well as Java Development.

Currently working on ASP.NET + MSSql Server(Oracle) solutions for enterprises.

Also developing desktop applications for Stardock Systems.
Technical Lead
Italy Italy
I was born in 1970.

My first computer experience dates back to early 80s, with a Sinclair ZX81.
From that time on, as many "friends" say, my IT-illness has increased year by year.

I graduated in Electronic Engineering and earned the following Microsoft certifications:
MCP, MCT, MCDBA, MCSD, MCAD, MCSD for .NET (early achiever).

I worked in IT as a developer, a teacher, a consultant, a technical writer, a technical leader.
IT knowledge applied to real life is my primary interest and focus.
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
This is a Organisation

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Software Developer Microsoft India
India India
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Technical Writer FarPoint Technologies, Inc.
United States United States
Bill Albing creates technical documentation with as much automation and content management as possible and is a proponent of XML and structured authoring. With over 15 years experience, he is presently employed at FarPoint Technologies where he creates user-centered and API reference documentation for software products.
Web Developer
United States United States
I'm a software engineer in Spokane, WA. I have been developing with .Net since 2002. My main area of focus has been designing and implementing a UI framework for an ERP system. Before I got into .Net, I developed for several years in a variety of languages and platforms including mostly ASP, though I've also developed applications for both Palm and Pocket PC devices.

I received my degree in Computing and Software System from the University of Washington in 1999. I have also completed a certificate course in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML, also from the University of Washington, in 2005.
Web Developer
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
India India
Hi,
Am Chandru. I'm a Software developer. Am concentrating Only on Microsoft Technologies more than others. Don't ask me why..! I usually write codes a lot.. I do them because I Like them. Am working in a software firm in India. i've done a Post Graduation in Computers.
Web Developer
United States United States
Danilo is the creator of SmartRules, a Business Rules Engine. He is an industry consultant working primarily with companies interested in implementing dynamic rules programming concepts to add flexibility to their architectures on web, CE, and desktop platforms. He operates his own website, Kontac, where you will find more information.

To contact Danilo, email him at danilo.mendez@gmail.com.
Software Developer (Senior)
United States United States
Developer
Software Developer (Senior)
Canada Canada
Eduardo Oliveira graduated in Computer Systems Analysis in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil in 1990.
He has been working as Programmer Analyst since.
In 2001 immigrated to Canada and today lives in Calgary and works with .NET and SQL server, developing desktop and web applications.
Chief Technology Officer
Australia Australia
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
Italy Italy
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
Germany Germany
Florian works as consultant for change- and configuration management for about 7 years. In this environment he is often forced to work with unix, perl and shell scripts.

For more information about change- and configuration management (espacially Serena Dimensions) visit: www.venco.de

For video tutorials about asp.net, ajax, gridviews, ... (in german) visit: www.siore.com
Web Developer
India India
I have been working as Application Engineer for 2+ years in ASP.NET
Architect
United States United States
Developing software since 1995, starting out with Borland Turbo C++ 3 & Motorolla Assembly.
Eventually learning several different languages such as
Pascal/Delphi,Basic, Visual Basic,FoxPro, ASP, PHP, and Perl.

Currently using the .net framework for most development task.

Hobbies include underwater robotics, and electronics.

George's current language of choice is C#.
Architect
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Developer, business person, etc.
Web Developer
Belgium Belgium
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Atalasoft, Inc.
United States United States
Lou Franco is the Director of Engineering at Atalasoft, provider of the leading .NET Imaging SDK (DotImage) and the Document Viewer for SharePoint (Vizit).

http://atalasoft.com/products/dotimage
http://vizitsp.com
Software Developer
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
United States United States
With a background in education, music, application development, institutional research, data governance, and business intelligence, I work for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas helping to derive useful information from institutional data. It's an old picture, but one of my favorites.
Architect
Egypt Egypt
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer (Senior) none
Palestinian Territory (Occupied) Palestinian Territory (Occupied)
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer CIMEX S.A.
Cuba Cuba
Rodolfo Ortega is a Cuban Computer Scientist. He works as IT Auditor for the CIMEX S.A. subsidiary in Holguin, Cuba. He lives and works in Holguin, in the eastern part of the island of Cuba.

You can contact him at rodolfom[]cimex.com.cu for any personal message: Ideas on new articles, bibliography about new APIs, questions, are wellcome.

Submit questions related with current article to the article forum.
Software Developer (Senior)
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
Indonesia Indonesia
Sam is working on .Net technologies for a reputed IT company
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
United States United States
worked with c++, Visual C++, javascript, pdm and CAD customisation software for few many years.

last few years interested in sql server. picked up .net an year ago.

interested in c#, ADO.net, j# etc etc
Systems / Hardware Administrator
Poland Poland
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer
Italy Italy
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Canada Canada
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Web Developer
United States United States
Australian .NET Developer Living in Newport Beach California.
Germany Germany
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
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