DevX Tips Bank: VB.NET

Prevent Users from Launching Multiple Instances of Your Application

Here's how you can make sure that only one instance of your application is running on any …

Resize a Form to the Working Area on the Desktop

Learn how to resize a form to the working area on the desktop using GetScreenRect.

Using Data Wizards in .NET 2.0

The following code shows you how to change the connection string.

Autocomplete Combo Boxes

If you want autocomplete in VB, you've got to do it yourself and this tip shows you how.

Converting from Centigrade to Fahrenheit and Vice Versa

Use the following code to convert from Centigrade to Fahrenheit and vice versa.

An Easy Way to Find All Open Forms in VB.NET

Use this method to determine whether a form is open.

Iterate Through Characters in a String Using String.ToCharArray

Learn how to use String.ToCharArray to iterate easily through a …

Disable the Standard Window Close (X) Button

This code disables the X button in the window form.

Copy Selected Text Within a Browser to a Clipboard

Find out how you can copy selected text within a Web browser to a clipboard in VB.NET 2.0.

The VS.NET 2003 DateTimePicker Control's Default Value

In some cases, the results of the use of the DateTimePicker control can be confused. This …

Building .NET Projects with the Correct References

This tip explains how to work with the ReferencePath property in your VB.NET and C# …

Using Pixels in WinForms .NET

This tip shows you a way to use pixels as a replacement for twips in your WinForms. This …

Improve the Performance of WebDAV in VB.NET

You can improve the performance of WebDAV by setting the values of two properties of your …

Connect to SQL Server Using ADODB Retrieving Records

This tip will show you how to connect to SQL Server using ADODB Retrieving Records using …

Use XSLT to Create an ASP.NET Page with ASP.NET Server Controls

This tip explains how to use XSLT to dynamically create an ASP.NET page containing ASP.NET …