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Searching the Registry

Question: Using VB 5.0, how can I detect the default browser and launch it to go to user selected site? Answer: This information is located in the Registry under this

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Return values from ancestor events

Question: How can I determine the return value of an ancestor event from its descendant?For example, the PFC_addrow event of the PFC datawindow. If I were to extend this event,

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Printing Access reports from VB

Question: I understand that it is possible to print reports stored in a backend Access .mdb file from Visual Basic. Is it possible, and if so, how is it done?

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Storing Control Properties

Question: I need to store a full text box in a data base, so that later I can recover it with all its properties; is that possible or do I

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Deploying a PowerBuilder Window plug-in

Question: How can we distribute the PB deployment kit (Upgrade version) to our remote end-users? Also, do we have to distribute any drivers for Oracle, or can they reside on

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ActiveX & Data controls

Question: I Want to make my own data control navigator bar in a single OCX. My question is: How can i get the DataSource property to work.It needs to give

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Suggested books

Question: Are there any advanced-level PowerBuilder 5.0 books you recommend? Answer: The Powerbuilder 5.0: Secrets of the Masters book is the mostadvanced book I have seen to date.