RE: .NET learning tools
Also take a look at the msdn site at the how do I videos, http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/bb629407.aspx. It has the beginner series that is found at learnvisualstudio.net. I just started dot net stuff back in March, and within one month I had my first simple application up and running. Also, remembering that google is your best friend, there are a ton of people posting their solutions. Another great site is the 4 guys from rolla, http://www.4guysfromrolla.com. The hardest part is creating a project where you can start programming in it, and resisting the strong urge to do the project in foxpro because it will take you less time. Thanks, Dan Neuman -Original Message- From: profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of MB Software Solutions, LLC Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 9:15 AM To: profoxt...@leafe.com Subject: Re: .NET learning tools John Mihaljevic wrote: Hi all, Can anyone recommend any good learning tools (books, DVDs, etc.) for learning .NET? Either from a beginner's perspective or for those who will be making the migration from VFP? Unfortunately, seminars are out. Just not in the budget. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much! John This site was recommended to me: https://www.learnvisualstudio.net/buy I'm thinking of doing it. Gotta learn C# pretty quick (in next few months). -- Mike Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC President, Chief Software Architect http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com http://twitter.com/mbabcock16 [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/dfb72a431958c845a90b02cd6e768e5364832ce...@ausp01vmbx01.collaborationhost.net ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: VFP app and terminal server
Rafael, You are in the wrong forum. You should look at terminal services topics, not VFP. There are settings in the terminal services manager (start - run - tsadmin), where you can have the server automatically disconnect broken sessions. Also, take a look at the user setup within active directory to change those settings. You may want to consider enabling terminal services licensing on the server to get more than 2 simultaneous sessions. It also gives you more control over broken sessions on the server. Good luck. Thanks, Dan Neuman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VFP app and terminal server I have and app, installed in a Windows 2003 server, that is accessed locally by a number of machines, and using remote desk top by one branch of the company. I set up the access in a manner such that when the user clicks the RDT connection icon, my app starts and when he closes the app, the RDT connection is closed, and everything works normally. However, the branch is in a small town, with a very poor internet connection, or rather, a very unreliable ISP. Very often, we suffer disconnections, without previous warning. In this case, it is very usual that the maximum of two RDT connections is reached in one day (the branch manager starts the app again) and the following morning the branch cannot connect, because, when the internet connection is lost, the Windows Server does not close the session automatically. And then I have to access the server and close those open connections manually. I would like to set up a script in the server, so by just clicking on an icon, all open connections are closed. This is to be done by the company manager only, but I do not want to teach him how to do this manually. Therefore, my need for a script to be launched from an icon on the server. I would appreciate to be shown how to write that script (code please!!) Thank you all Rafael Copquin ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: RMCharts inconsistent
Thanks for the information, but I need a tool that does XY Scatter charts. By the documentation, it didn't look like that feature was included yet. Thanks, Dan Neuman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kent Belan Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 5:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RMCharts inconsistent Check out Fox Charts http://weblogs.foxite.com/vfpimaging/archive/2008/04/04/5919.aspx I haven't used it yet, but it looks real cool, HTH, Kent Not sure if anyone else is using RMCharts in their application, but I started to a few months ago. I needed a tool to do XY Scatter charts, and add them into a VFP report as an image on the last page. Initailly the tool works well, but the users and I are seeing inconsistent results. Running the same report over and over 1 time out of 10 will produce a graph with 2 of the 10 series. All other 9 times, all the series will show. Nothing changes between report runs. Same data, same report, same parameters, same vfp routine. I am curious if anyone can point me in a certain direction? For RMCharts, I am using the ActiveX control on a form contained in a wrapper class. Then automate the activex control like you would automate Excel or Word to get the desired result. Thanks, Dan Neuman [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RMCharts inconsistent
Not sure if anyone else is using RMCharts in their application, but I started to a few months ago. I needed a tool to do XY Scatter charts, and add them into a VFP report as an image on the last page. Initailly the tool works well, but the users and I are seeing inconsistent results. Running the same report over and over 1 time out of 10 will produce a graph with 2 of the 10 series. All other 9 times, all the series will show. Nothing changes between report runs. Same data, same report, same parameters, same vfp routine. I am curious if anyone can point me in a certain direction? For RMCharts, I am using the ActiveX control on a form contained in a wrapper class. Then automate the activex control like you would automate Excel or Word to get the desired result. Thanks, Dan Neuman ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: from VFP to Access
Rafael, I find ODBC with Access to be fragile. I prefere to use ADO or DAO with Access files. It gives you much more control, and you don't need to worry about connection strings or other configuration issues. As for Example code, you can search MSDN for ADO code examples and get all kinds of results. Most examples will be in VB, but since ADO is an object oriented protocol, you should be able to change it to VFP very easily. Thanks, Dan Neuman 702-233-2300x252 http://www.BuilderSoftwareSolutions.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rafael Copquin Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: from VFP to Access I need to add the following perks to one of my VFP 9 systems: the client needs some VFP tables to be added to an Access database, because he has a website that can only read Access data I would appreciate an example on how to do this, either using ODBC or any other means (I was told that ODBC is slow and not reliable, but since I never tried this I may be totally wrong. Also, the client needs to send stuff directly from VFP using FTP. I also need an example of this Thank you all in advance Rafael Copquin --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html --- [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: loader
Really? I have been doing this for years. 3 foxpro exes. 1. Start.exe, which is a smart xcopy feature and runs the destination exe. 2. Swap.exe, which is used if start.exe is updated. 3. Application.exe, which is my application that is called from Start.exe with a line of ! /n path\application.exe As the application is running I look at task manager and Start.exe is NOT in the list. Thanks, Dan Neuman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allen Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: loader It would be two exe's in the end anyway so yes and I have done it before. My problem was I had a clear all in the exit program and it didnt like it because it could not clear the loader screen. Being that VFP is not capable, so it seems, of running something else VFP without waiting for it to finish. For some reason also you cant run a VFP exe as an EXe (as in run/n other.exe) Dont know why but it does not work. Allen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Erickson Can you do the same thing with 2 different exe's??? is that an option??? Allen wrote: I dont use apps. only exe's I found my problem was a clear all in the exit of the prog. It didnt like the loader being already there. Its because the loader runs the exe and wont go away untill the exe closes. I may have to look at a delphi loader. The version part is fine, I have been using the same method for some time now. Allen No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.22/1112 - Release Date: 05/11/2007 19:11 [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: VFP 9 on the WEB
Another option is to pay for a dedicated hosted server, then you can do anything you want. I use calpop.com, pay about $125/month, and they provide the machine, a level 3 hosting facility, and a very fast always up connection, and free server reboots. By a level 3 hosting facility, here is what I mean; - 3 different connections in case one goes down. - dry fire protection. - controlled security physical access. - deisel generators in parking lot for power outages. I have to take care of all the windows security updates, but I can't beat the price or the service. Thanks, Dan Neuman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Boatright Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 8:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VFP 9 on the WEB Rick Schummer Most larger hosting services try to satisfy the bulk of their customers by providing Linux and Windows hosting options, so this is not an issue. GoDaddy (who I use for my personal site) and.InfoQuest (who I use for my business site) each have these options. The each offer MySQL and SQL Server as databases too. Everyday stuff by service companies who don't want to limit their customer.base because of preferences for certain technologies. ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: [NF] Why a CPA for taxes was I've HAD IT WITH QUICKEN
Stephen, Besides all the changes in the tax laws, and what is deductible and what is not, especially when it comes to self-employment which is all a minor consideration for the rate difference... The real benefit is a CPA can sit in an IRS audit with you and defned your tax return. The pimple kid from HR Block can not, and you are stuck there defending what the kid input for you. But, just like programmers, there are really good CPAs and really bad CPAs. When I was interviewing CPAs, my first question was how many IRS audits have you defended and won v. lost? And tell me what you learned from those experiences. Dan ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: New Report Writer?
Another Option is ActiveReports from Data Dynamics. In the .Net and old VB world, it is becoming the replacement for Crystal since they do not charge a royalty on the designer. And they have both a .Net version and a COM version. We wrote a Custom Report Designer add-on tool to our software in (don't castrate me) VB6, which is just taking the active reports designer, and putting in our data connection along with some nice query tools. It helps with marketing, and dealing with the IT Managers that have a problem with fox. So, as they ask what languauge is the software written in, we can answer VB and others microsoft technologies. Dan Neuman ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: [NF] Need ideas for a shopping cart
I am not sure where this ended, but if you think about a shopping cart for a moment, it is just a temporary table. If you combine West-Wind, some fox programming skill, a little html skill for pretty graphics, and look at (copy) Rick's code to automate the credit card authorizations, you can get there on your own. As the customer is ordering, fill the temporary table or fill one table where one of the fields is their Session ID on the web server. Then, as they go from page to page, just requery the table. Get a security certificate, so you can make the credit card page an HTTPS secured page, and you are all set. Then add a nightly routine to delete information from the table that is older than 2 days, and you have the application. Then, if the data and the application are on your web-servers, you can automate the order further into other systems within your company. Just a thought, from one programmer to another Dan Neuman ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: Link to VFP9 book by Michael Cummings doesn't work
After seeing this, I emailed Michael, and this is what he asked me to post... Please post the following: Thank you everyone who has read the book and found it useful. I have a revision in the works that will correct some examples that don't work and some material that is mentioned but missing. The revision will also better illustrate rapidly building full featured applications with a minimal framework. I expect it in 40 to 60 days. Thanks, Michael Cummings Thanks, Dan Neuman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zdravko Subakov Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 1:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Link to VFP9 book by Michael Cummings doesn't work Hi guys, I am building VFP resource site in my language at www.subakov.com (Serbian) and beside famous Hentzenwerke books I found another two books that I want to include in my books listing: 1. Visual FoxPro 9 for Developers by Michael Cummings 2. Website Programming: A User-Friendly Guide by Edward Co Yao but the link provided in ProFox advertisement doesn't work for the first book. If anyone have correct link please post it in ProFox advertisement and here. Thanks Zed - Zdravko Subakov www.subakov.com --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html --- [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
