In order for a label to be associated with a control (such as a textbox) for using hot keys, they must be in TabOrder sequence, the label beingone more than the text box.
If the layout of VB4’s DBGrid is not changed at design time, it willautomatically configure to a new record set when the Data control is refreshedwith a new RecordSource.
Shut down the instance of Visual Basic that uses the compiled in-processOLE server to unload the server from memory. Changes to the in-processOLE server will not be seen until the current version of the server isunloaded from memory and the newest version is loaded.
When using DDE Links at design time, the link will be temporarily cutwhen the program is run. Some, but not all, programs will reestablish theconnection.
If Crystal Reports’ speed is lacking although your report contains nolarge graphics or large numbers of groups, change these two lines in yourCRW.INI file to solve disk swapping problems: MaxRecordMemory=0MetapageSpillLimit=100
Use the Microsoft Developer Network to search for errors that seem to defy explanation. VB4 comes with a short version of the MSDN, and subscriptions are available through Microsoft.
Note that some key combinations are different from those for VB 3.0:Ctrl-T–Custom Controls. Ctrl-E–Menu Editor. Ctrl-F–Find (Unchanged from VB3). Ctrl-H–Replace (H? Yes, H! Go Figure!).
Use the OLE Restrictions option to test the in-process OLE server asan out-of-process server. The OLE DLL Restrictions option is in the Advancedtab of the Options dialog box. This option enforces the DLL restrictionsalthough you are using an out-of-process server. This provides a bettertest of how the server will function
The Printer object’s EndDoc method resets the FontName property. Ifyou want your application to print separate documents, invoking EndDocat the end of each, set the FontName before printing the first item.