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21-Apr-09 21:13

HI All,
within few days i will finish my first project (i'm a novice ) so i need to install this software on 5 computers.I develop my project in WinForms(C#) with NET.Framework 3.5 SP1 so when i create the file app.exe after i will install it on the computers and at the point i need some suggest/advice 'cos 5 computers did not get Net.Framework 3.5 Sp1 and can not connect online to download the Net.Framework 3.5 Sp1 so i ask how i can install my software on these computers?
What i need to check in the the Prerequisites when i publish my software?
If you need more info don't hesitate to ask me i will reply as soon as possible.

Nice Regards,

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SeMartens21-Apr-09 21:27

SeMartens

21-Apr-09 21:27

Hi,

you could use a tool to generate a MSI-file, that will install your application and its prerequisites (using a bootstrapping-mechanism). Have a look at the WiX toolset (http://wix.sourceforge.net/[^]).

If you have only 5 computer to install on, you can do it manually. Download the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Redistributable *(there is also a version without the need to go online - http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/0/e/20e90413-712f-438c-988e-fdaa79a8ac3d/dotnetfx35.exe[^])

Then install your app by copying all files from your bin\Release folder.

If you use a database, you have to install the server too.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Sebastian

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VisualLive21-Apr-09 21:55

21-Apr-09 21:55

HI SeMartens,
thanks to reply me,
i will follow your second option ,i'm downloading the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Redistributable and istall it manually but i need to understand better.
When i create the app.exe in the Publish section of Visual Studio(2008 Sp1) and Prerequisites i need to check in the Windows Installer 3.5 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or i will not check in ?
After when i will install my app on the computer i need to install first the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and Windows Installer 3.1 and finally my app?
Sorry for my poor knowledge it is the my first time i develop and install an app.

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SeMartens21-Apr-09 23:41

SeMartens

21-Apr-09 23:41

The Windows Installer 3.1 is the program that will handle the installation of applications. The installer of .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 needs the Windows Installer 3.1. If it is not present on the system, the .NET Framework will not be installed.

Do the following steps to install your app.

1. Copy the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 install file to the pc
2. Execute it to install the framework
3. If this installation of the framework fails because of a missing Windows Installer 3.1, you have to download the file from the web and install the Windows Installer.
4. Go to Visual Studio, select "Release" from the "Configuration Manager" (must be in the toolbar)
5. Build your application
5. Copy the content of your bin\Release folder of your solution to the pc where you want to use the app.
6. Run your app.exe -> if everything is correct your app will run now

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VisualLive22-Apr-09 6:00

22-Apr-09 6:00

Hi Se Martens,
your way so clear within few days i will try it as you told me and i will let you know how is the result.
Thanks so much for your support Smile | :)

Have a happy day

VisualLive6-May-09 15:43

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/list/treelistview.aspx

6-May-09 15:43

HI Martens,
that's all right ,i follow you directory and i could install the software so well.
Thanks for your support.

Have a nice day. Smile | :)

Bye

Clickable Link

satsumatable21-Apr-09 20:31

satsumatable

21-Apr-09 20:31

Hi,

I want to copy a HTML link to clipboard as a clikable element how to get this done?

Your Desktop in the Cloud

When i copy this into Clipboard using C# it is returning me a plain string but i want to see

http://www.mycloudbuddy.com

Thanks

Re: Clickable Link

zk11322991721-Apr-09 20:37

zk113229917

21-Apr-09 20:37

You can use Linklable in Winform.

hirenkshah21-Apr-09 19:36

hirenkshah

21-Apr-09 19:36

Hi

TreeListView[^]

Hi
I am using treelistview in my project, but it is not properly working in MS windows 2008 X86.

I am getting error in before & after label edit. In System.Windows.Forms.TreeListView.dll
System.Windows.Forms.TreeListView.WndProc (ref System.Windows.Message m = {msg = )
WM_REFLECT & WM_Notify
Line 896.

Can you give some guideline in this regards?

Thanks
hiren shah

Excel: change cell color of unprotect sheet using macro.

hirenkshah21-Apr-09 19:15

hirenkshah

21-Apr-09 19:15

Hi,

I am using excel RTD in my project, its work fine,
Using following event (SelectionChange) I am changing color of cell based on data.

Private Sub Worksheet_SelectionChange(ByVal Target As Range)

But this spreadsheet must be protected from some of our users from destroying the cells that have formulas or conditional formats.

But if I protect sheet I am not able to change color of cell.

So I want to protect sheet as well as change cell color using macro.

My first thought was to unprotect sheet in the beginning of the code, change colore and then at the end, protect it back down.

But this would mean protecting and unprotect every time that cell change color.

Changing cell color is so fast so I think it is inefficient.

Can you suggest what to do in this scenario.

Thanks
hiren shah

View PDF file in winform

aldo hexosa21-Apr-09 18:54

aldo hexosa

21-Apr-09 18:54

Does anyone know how to view PDF file in winform?
thanks

Re: View PDF file in winform

Giorgi Dalakishvili21-Apr-09 19:39

Giorgi Dalakishvili

21-Apr-09 19:39

You need a pdf viewer control. If adobe reader is installed on computer you can use com library that comes with it. If you need pure managed one, I'm sure Google can help you Smile | :)

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Writing correct code

Akhilesh Yadav21-Apr-09 18:45

Akhilesh Yadav

21-Apr-09 18:45

Hi,

I've two code snippets just wanna ask which is the right way of writing and why?

Fist snippet
--------------
DataGridView grid = new DataGridView()

foreach(string colName in ColumnNames)
{
DataGridViewColumn gridCol = null;
if(<some logic="">)
{
gridCol = new DataGridViewColumn();
}
else
{
gridCol = new MyColumn();
}
grid.Columns.Add(gridCol);
}

Second Snippet
----------------
DataGridView grid = new DataGridView()
DataGridViewColumn gridCol = null;

foreach(string colName in ColumnNames)
{
if(<some logic="">)
{
gridCol = new DataGridViewColumn();
}
else
{
gridCol = new MyColumn();
}
grid.Columns.Add(gridCol);
}

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Perry Holman21-Apr-09 19:30

Perry Holman

21-Apr-09 19:30

Obviously, the 2nd snippet is better because many temporary variables will be generated in the 1st snippet. That is, more memories are occupied and more initialization are done.

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Akhilesh Yadav21-Apr-09 19:32

Akhilesh Yadav

21-Apr-09 19:32

Thanks i was expecting the same.

Is it possible to know how much memory is being consumed or utilized. I mean any tool you know or by writing some code.

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Mycroft Holmes21-Apr-09 20:18

Mycroft Holmes

21-Apr-09 20:18

As a caveat to that it can be useful for support reasons to have temp vars availableduring the development stage.

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Thomas Weller21-Apr-09 20:49

Thomas Weller

21-Apr-09 20:49

Try this:

DataGridView grid = new DataGridView();

foreach(string colName in ColumnNames)
{
    grid.Columns.Add(
            ([condition]) ?
                new DataGridViewColumn() :
                new MyColumn());
}

And btw: Don't care about performance at all, as long as you have no hard evidence (i.e. measures or customer complaints) about it. During development, you should only care about the correct functioning, behaviour and readability of your code. Use unit tests to reliably assure this.

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