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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

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.

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

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

Question: What graphic file formats does VB support? Does it support the GIF format? Answer: Visual Basic supports the Windows Bitmap (.BMP), the Windows Icon (.ICO), and the Windows Metafile

Question: I am in the process of building an application where I needa grid of small graphics (icons or BMPs) in an array situation.When the user clicks on one graphic

Question: I have a DOS-based application (QB4.5) which has been running for some years and I have now updated it to Visual Basic. The application handles several async serial ports

Question: How can I relate 2 or more records in one file to eachother? Answer: There are a few ways to do this. The main and most popular method is

Question: How can I make the combo box drop its list easily? Answer: On form load, do combo.additem , until allitems are placed into the combo list.To cause the combo