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Adding Fields to Existing Database

Question: How do I add new fields to an existing table in an Access 2.0 databasewithout losing data that already exists in the table/database? I knowhow to add fields, (the

Using Dir Function

Question: In a question off your list, you mentioned how to rename files given the same formatted extension.How would it be possible to do this to a different extention, e.g.

Saving an OLE Object to a Database

Question: How do I save an OLE object into an Access database without using a data control and the OLE OCX? Answer: You should look at the AppendChunk and GetChunk

Using Recordset Object

Question: I added records to a list box using the datacontrol. Now I would like to use the list1_dblclick procedure to access the recorddblclicked and use it. I know there

Checking for MDI Children

Question: How do I know is there any MDIChild form opened? Because I want to disable the MDIForm’s toolbar editing items (cut, copy, paste) if all child forms are closed.

Using Dropdown Control in TrueGrid Pro

Question: I am using a Truegrid and implementing their Value list, combo box. I fill the list in code and would like to be able to have the “pick-list” drop

White vs. Grey Background in Panel Control

Question: I’m using the 3D Panel in my application. When I setits background coulor to light grey, it looks fine onmy workstation but it’s white in any other workstations.That’s true