In terms of not being able to do ALT SHIFT to type Farsi in Windows 98, isn't it a matter of Unicode support in '98 v. 2000? I think you will need to enable the language package in 98 for Farsi, if possible.
In terms of incorporating the Farsi capabilities in VB.NET, I am not sure what the VB.NET can offer. However, I know several sites use IE 5.5+ along with ASP and Javascript to allow Frasi data entry within the application. I believe most website that have Farsi search capabilities are utilizing the above. As far as searching the database, if you use MS SQL or Access, you must save everything as Unicode and retrieve them as Unicode also. I can share some code examples if anyone is interested. Please keep in mind that I am not an expert by any means, and these are just based on my own experience. I am sure others on this list will have more in depth insight on the subject matter. 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Re: A question About Farsi Data Entry (C Bobroff) > > --__--__-- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 04:47:28 -0800 (PST) > From: Mohammad Kashi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [PersianComputing] A question About Farsi Data Entry > > Dear Sir, > > I found your email address in Internet and it seems > that you have some experiences > about Farsi Applications. I have following problem in > this regard and I will be really grateful > if you guide me or show me a start point. > > I am going to implement an application with Visual > Basic.Net included some > Rich text or Text Edit controls for Farsi data entry > purpose. I want to have Farsi > data entry by end user in many platforms like Windows > 98 ( English and > Farsi windows) and windows 2000 and XP. I have used > some Farsi tools in > my project and my user can write Farsi in win2000 via > using for example Alt+Shift keys. > But when i install my application in Windows 98 > English version this feature is not > available while my application works properly in > win2000. > It is notable that I prefer that user be able to type > farsi without using Alt+Shift Keys. > > I am going to implement a feature for searching in > database therefor my application > has to be able to get data from user in Farsi. > > Kindly I will be very thankful if you help me. > > Sincerely Yours > M.Kashi > > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day > http://shopping.yahoo.com > > --__--__-- > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 04:37:10 -0800 (PST) > From: Mohammad Kashi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [PersianComputing] A question About Farsi data entry > > Dear Sir, > > I found your email address in Internet and it seems > that you have some experiences > about Farsi Applications. I have following problem in > this regard and I will be really grateful > if you guide me or show me a start point. > > I am going to implement an application with Visual > Basic.Net included some > Rich text or Text Edit controls for Farsi data entry > purpose. I want to have Farsi > data entry by end user in many platforms like Windows > 98 ( English and > Farsi windows) and windows 2000 and XP. I have used > some Farsi tools in > my project and my user can write Farsi in win2000 via > using for example Alt+Shift keys. > But when i install my application in Windows 98 > English version this feature is not > available while my application works properly in > win2000. > It is notable that I prefer that user be able to type > farsi without using Alt+Shift Keys. > > I am going to implement a feature for searching in > database therefor my application > has to be able to get data from user in Farsi. > > Kindly I will be very thankful if you help me. > > Sincerely Yours > M.Kashi > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day > http://shopping.yahoo.com > > --__--__-- > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:37:47 -0800 (PST) > From: C Bobroff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Mohammad Kashi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [PersianComputing] A question About Farsi Data Entry > > > I am going to implement a feature for searching in > > database therefor my application > > has to be able to get data from user in Farsi. > > Why don't you just put an on-screen keyboard so the user can click on > letters and they'll appear in a text box. They have these on many email > and online-dictionary sites. Here's one, for example: > http://www.farsidic.com/FarsiDic.asp?farsi > > Maybe someone on the list can tell us if there already exists a free > program like this already made? I think someone should also suggest to > Google to put such a thing on their site since it's a fact that most users > in the world are using Win98. > > -Connie > > > > --__--__-- > > _______________________________________________ > PersianComputing mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://lists.sharif.edu/mailman/listinfo/persiancomputing > > > End of PersianComputing Digest _______________________________________________ PersianComputing mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.sharif.edu/mailman/listinfo/persiancomputing
