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C++ Program Performance Monitor

Question: Do you know of a good tool for getting performance data on a pure C++ program?I need a tool that indicates sections of code thatuse the most CPU/memory, etc.

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Inherited operator = not being seen

Question: I have a templated class A that defines two operator =, and a templated class B : public class A which should inherit the two virtual a::operator = I

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Constructor with static members in library

Question: Background: Digital UNIX 3.2g, Alpha platform, latest GNU.From the FAQ, I know that you are supposed to declare static member variables externally from the declaration and inonly one place.

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How to move from beginner to intermediate C/C++

Question: I am a C/C++ programmer who is moving from the beginner to intermediate level. My question is, how does one move successfully from the beginner to intermediate level? Answer:

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C++ Classes

Question: I have written a program with two classes. Each uses the other within it and contains pointers to the other. However, this means that the first class encountered by

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Array of structures

Question: I have a typedef structure that holds info for employees, and an array of these structures. I need to access a part of the structure for one employee. How

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Class constructor

Question: I’ve read that there are two ways to define a class constructor. For example:class List…1. List():num(0) { }2. List() { num=0; }Why is the first one more efficient at

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A problem with a class Screen

Question: I found on the Web a simple class Screen as follows: /*———————————————— * s c r e e n . h * * A class to manage an ANSI

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IMG tag and relative/evaluated location

Question: We have a structure already defined that is now being modified, containing more than 400 pages that include IMG tags. The entire “mess” is being moved to another server/structure

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Call waiting

Question: My connection to my server is disrupted when I get a call on call waiting. No one seems to know how to dis-enable my call waiting. Service is provided

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Data transfer monitor

Question: I have Internet Explorer 2.1. While downloading, it popped up a box to show my rate of transfer (bps). I have since installed a new hard drive. Once I

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&lt,BODY BACKGROUND…>

Question: Is there a way to stop a background from tiling? Answer: Yes and no. You cannot stop a background graphic from tilling but you canmake it “seem” like it

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Browser size determination and tables

Question: Is it possible to determine the size (width and height) of the current user’s browser window? If so, is it then possible to use that pixel dimension and paste

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Naming the home page

Question: How can I link my home page to my domain name? My domain name will be “shhspgh.org”. How can I name or link my home page document so that

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Accessing Music CD Information

Question: I am writing a Music CD program. I know that each Music CD has a unique number that identifies it. How can I access the number on the CD?

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Data Control vs. DAO

Question: When, in general, is it best to use DAOs as opposed to data controls? We are building VB clients for Access and MS SQL Server. Answer: If you plan

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How to get VB to change hex code

Question: I need to change one offset value in a binary file. How can I read the file with Visual Basic? Answer: I would recommend loading the file into an

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VB5 Enterprise Animation Control

Question: I just got a copy of VB5 Enterprise. In the books on line it talks about the Animation Control. The control is to be used for silent AVI Files.

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Runtimes in Visual Basic 5.0

Question: I read an article on another VB site dated 3/28/97 that stated that the executables created by VB 5.0 would still require a runtime dll (vbrun500.dll or something like

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Commenting Code Automatically

Question: I feel dumb.Is there a way to block comment code in VB?I searched high and low for the answer, but it has escaped me. Answer: Don’t feel dumb…this was

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Sharing Text Between Applications

Question: How can I get text selected in an application, say notepad into a vb text box in my application. Then, what about the reverse: if i have text in