Matt_Unsworth
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Package and Deployment issues
Hey Presto my app is finished and working like a dream on my PC; I'm thinking it;s just a simple matter of using the P&D Wizard to get it to the users, however...................
I have a couple of problems.
When my app is launched on another PC the VB applicaion screen and it's controls are oversized and out of alinement, looks like a monitor resolution issue. How do I standardise my application so that it displays correctly on any PC I distribute it too?
Also does anybody know of any genric problems with the P&D wizard; I've heard there are a couple
Thanks,
Matt
I have a couple of problems.
When my app is launched on another PC the VB applicaion screen and it's controls are oversized and out of alinement, looks like a monitor resolution issue. How do I standardise my application so that it displays correctly on any PC I distribute it too?
Also does anybody know of any genric problems with the P&D wizard; I've heard there are a couple
Thanks,
Matt
Betcha you're using Large Fonts and the deployment PC doesn't or vice versa. Am I right?
You might try the new Visual Studio Installer. It's a much better installer than the P&D tool and it's free from Microsoft if you register your product. To get it you need to register VB 6 Professional or Enterprise edition. Other than that it's free. It allows for much better customization of your application and is fairly easy to use. You can find it at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/downloads/vsi/ordering.asp
Also, I've seen the exact same thing caraf_g mentions. Developed a program under NT, brought it to 95 machines and things look funny-labels don't fit, toolbars don't fit, etc... thought it was a difference between NT and 95 but really it was that under NT we were using large fonts and small ones on 95. Didn't really seem to have a problem the other way around though (if it's small fonts on the development machine, seemd to work fine on a machine with large fonts).
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/downloads/vsi/ordering.asp
Also, I've seen the exact same thing caraf_g mentions. Developed a program under NT, brought it to 95 machines and things look funny-labels don't fit, toolbars don't fit, etc... thought it was a difference between NT and 95 but really it was that under NT we were using large fonts and small ones on 95. Didn't really seem to have a problem the other way around though (if it's small fonts on the development machine, seemd to work fine on a machine with large fonts).
You need to look into a Form Resizer. Several companies have different ones.
Its just an OCX(Could be others) that determines the users screen size and resets all your controls to fit.
If you like I will send you a web site that has a free demo download. If they still offer it.
Its just an OCX(Could be others) that determines the users screen size and resets all your controls to fit.
If you like I will send you a web site that has a free demo download. If they still offer it.
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Jonder,
That would be great, will look forward to your reply.
Matt.
That would be great, will look forward to your reply.
Matt.
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Try and keep the resolution on your dev PC the same as the clients, this will let you see what you are developing better.
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Aidan
Boy caraf_g it must be nice working in a large computer development company...
How on earth would anyone else have the time to create a control/form resize application. Several companies spend all their time doing it, and you feel they have not done a satisfactory job?
How on earth would you expect someone trying to keep their client happy and build a From Resizer from scratch and be better than any 3rd party resizer??
Anyway the website for APEX is www.apexsc.com the control is called Olectra Resizer 2.0
I hope this helps you out.
How on earth would anyone else have the time to create a control/form resize application. Several companies spend all their time doing it, and you feel they have not done a satisfactory job?
How on earth would you expect someone trying to keep their client happy and build a From Resizer from scratch and be better than any 3rd party resizer??
Anyway the website for APEX is www.apexsc.com the control is called Olectra Resizer 2.0
I hope this helps you out.
"How on earth would anyone else have the time to create a control/form resize application"
I work in a small software development company. And yes, I wrote the form/control resize code myself.
It's perfect for our needs. And now it saves us many hours of bothersome code.
Just because something takes a bit of effort doesn't mean it should be avoided. It was a good exercise, I learnt a lot from it. I've become a better VB programmer as a result and ultimately the company benefits. What more would one want?
What's really detrimental to a company's success is to employ a bunch of baby-food programmers who are not able to produce anything unless it's been pre-chewed for them. Disgusting.
I work in a small software development company. And yes, I wrote the form/control resize code myself.
It's perfect for our needs. And now it saves us many hours of bothersome code.
Just because something takes a bit of effort doesn't mean it should be avoided. It was a good exercise, I learnt a lot from it. I've become a better VB programmer as a result and ultimately the company benefits. What more would one want?
What's really detrimental to a company's success is to employ a bunch of baby-food programmers who are not able to produce anything unless it's been pre-chewed for them. Disgusting.
I don't like wasting my time or my client's money in an "exercise."
On the positive side, I'm sure that with a little more practice, you'll be qualified to get a job with APEX.
PS - I'm guessing that you're not well liked where you work. My sympathies to your colleagues.
On the positive side, I'm sure that with a little more practice, you'll be qualified to get a job with APEX.
PS - I'm guessing that you're not well liked where you work. My sympathies to your colleagues.
ASKER
WOW.....
I never knew resizing controls was such an emotive subject.
I think you two should take this outside and settle it the old fashioned way!
Only kidding; seriously thanks very much for your help.
Regards,
Matt.
I never knew resizing controls was such an emotive subject.
I think you two should take this outside and settle it the old fashioned way!
Only kidding; seriously thanks very much for your help.
Regards,
Matt.
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Cheer's caraf_g, as I've got time time on my hands, I'm going to have a crack at my own resizer.
Thanks,
Matt.
Thanks,
Matt.
Let me know if you need any help. I'd be more than happy to oblige.