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New to VB.NET, need to know how to perform error checking and add updates to MS Access database, big project!
First of all, I'm new to VB.NET so I apologize in advance if I'm starting out in an incorrect manner, I've been learning as I go.
I'm creating a program that can check Item accuracy in orders, and it gets the data to check from an Access database: checking.mdb
Fields in table checking are id , order_no , item, qty, box_qty, processed. For a typical order, the database might look like this:
Fig 1. (I have omitted the id column)
order_no item qty boxqty processed
--------- --------- --- ------ ----------
1001 DSN001 1 0 no
1001 DSN002 2 0 no
1001 DSN433 5 0 no
Now with these field names in mind, I would like to explain the steps I'm envisioning for a successful Order Check:
Step 1: Order # is typed in, and program makes sure Order # exists in the database, if it does it is displayed on the screen
Step 2: User begins entering Item numbers they have pulled and verifying they belong on that Order. Every time they enter an item
it should go through these steps:
a. If an Item is typed in that is not found in the 'item' field for that Order#, tell the user
b. When an item is matched in the item field for that order #, box_qty should be increased by 1
(Hopefully by the end, this will equal qty, so we know they got the right ammount!)
c. When qty = box_qty , processed field should be updated to "yes"
d. If an item is entered, and the processed field is "yes" for that Item, tell the user they have too many
(Could another way, be: if box_qty > qty , msg the user and don't increment? )
Step 3: They should click a finish button, which would perform one last check:
a. If box_qty < qty for any item in that order, tell the user they didn't pull enough, and which Item it is they are lacking
Step 4: Well, that should be it I guess! Now the screen would be reset and ready for the next Order # input.
Okay, now I'll show you my meager progress so far!
I've established a connection to the database and have a DataAdapter: odaChecking , and DataSet: dsChecking (also the Jet connect odcChecking)
When a user types in an order number, it displays that order on the screen with a datagrid. I've done this by doing the following:
Dim sql As String
Dim dt As DataTable
Dim dblOrderNo as Double
dblOrderNo = Val(txtOrder.Text)
sql = ("SELECT order_no,item,qty,box_qty,
dt = New DataTable
odaChecking.SelectCommand.
odaChecking.Fill(dt)
OrderGrid.DataSource = dt
---
This works just fine, except now I would like to add in there somewhere, the error checking I described above.
I've searched around but have not seen an example of how to do this (for my newbie skills anyway)
How would I go about doing this?
Once I know how to do that , it would take care of a great deal! For the Item checking, it seems like I'd just be performing
another query, just with adding: WHERE oder = # AND item = 'blahblah' to the SQL statement, then processing the rest if it passes
the "check" if it exists.
Also, suggestions on how to complete the rest of those checks would be GREATLY appreciated. ;) It seems "simple" just thinking about the steps
the program goes through, but I'm just lacking the skills to do it at this point. =(
Thanks in advance!!
I'm creating a program that can check Item accuracy in orders, and it gets the data to check from an Access database: checking.mdb
Fields in table checking are id , order_no , item, qty, box_qty, processed. For a typical order, the database might look like this:
Fig 1. (I have omitted the id column)
order_no item qty boxqty processed
--------- --------- --- ------ ----------
1001 DSN001 1 0 no
1001 DSN002 2 0 no
1001 DSN433 5 0 no
Now with these field names in mind, I would like to explain the steps I'm envisioning for a successful Order Check:
Step 1: Order # is typed in, and program makes sure Order # exists in the database, if it does it is displayed on the screen
Step 2: User begins entering Item numbers they have pulled and verifying they belong on that Order. Every time they enter an item
it should go through these steps:
a. If an Item is typed in that is not found in the 'item' field for that Order#, tell the user
b. When an item is matched in the item field for that order #, box_qty should be increased by 1
(Hopefully by the end, this will equal qty, so we know they got the right ammount!)
c. When qty = box_qty , processed field should be updated to "yes"
d. If an item is entered, and the processed field is "yes" for that Item, tell the user they have too many
(Could another way, be: if box_qty > qty , msg the user and don't increment? )
Step 3: They should click a finish button, which would perform one last check:
a. If box_qty < qty for any item in that order, tell the user they didn't pull enough, and which Item it is they are lacking
Step 4: Well, that should be it I guess! Now the screen would be reset and ready for the next Order # input.
Okay, now I'll show you my meager progress so far!
I've established a connection to the database and have a DataAdapter: odaChecking , and DataSet: dsChecking (also the Jet connect odcChecking)
When a user types in an order number, it displays that order on the screen with a datagrid. I've done this by doing the following:
Dim sql As String
Dim dt As DataTable
Dim dblOrderNo as Double
dblOrderNo = Val(txtOrder.Text)
sql = ("SELECT order_no,item,qty,box_qty,
dt = New DataTable
odaChecking.SelectCommand.
odaChecking.Fill(dt)
OrderGrid.DataSource = dt
---
This works just fine, except now I would like to add in there somewhere, the error checking I described above.
I've searched around but have not seen an example of how to do this (for my newbie skills anyway)
How would I go about doing this?
Once I know how to do that , it would take care of a great deal! For the Item checking, it seems like I'd just be performing
another query, just with adding: WHERE oder = # AND item = 'blahblah' to the SQL statement, then processing the rest if it passes
the "check" if it exists.
Also, suggestions on how to complete the rest of those checks would be GREATLY appreciated. ;) It seems "simple" just thinking about the steps
the program goes through, but I'm just lacking the skills to do it at this point. =(
Thanks in advance!!
ASKER
I have Option Explicit and Option Strict enabled, so I had to convert it - I now have:
Dim i as Integer
Dim order_no_found As Boolean = False
For i = 0 To dt.Rows.Count
If Convert.ToDouble(dt.Rows(i
order_no_found = True
Exit For
End If
Next
When I type a correct order, it populates, but if I type an incorrect number, it gives me this error:
An unhandled exception of type 'System.IndexOutOfRangeExc
Additional information: There is no row at position 0.
Dim i as Integer
Dim order_no_found As Boolean = False
For i = 0 To dt.Rows.Count
If Convert.ToDouble(dt.Rows(i
order_no_found = True
Exit For
End If
Next
When I type a correct order, it populates, but if I type an incorrect number, it gives me this error:
An unhandled exception of type 'System.IndexOutOfRangeExc
Additional information: There is no row at position 0.
Rather than going 0 to .Count, try using the LBound and UBound functions.
So
For i = 0 to dt.Rows.Count
becomes
For i = LBound(dt.Rows) to UBound(dt.Rows)
That should fix your out of range error.
So
For i = 0 to dt.Rows.Count
becomes
For i = LBound(dt.Rows) to UBound(dt.Rows)
That should fix your out of range error.
ASKER
Dim order_no_found As Boolean = True
For i = LBound(dt.Rows) To UBound(dt.Rows) <---------- Problem -----------------
If Convert.ToDouble(dt.Rows(i
order_no_found = False
Exit For
End If
Next
On that row, blue squigglies appear and says:
Value of type 'System.Data.DataRowCollec
Any thoughts? I'm rackin my brain and still haven't been able to find a good way to perform the error checking listed in my original post.
For i = LBound(dt.Rows) To UBound(dt.Rows) <---------- Problem -----------------
If Convert.ToDouble(dt.Rows(i
order_no_found = False
Exit For
End If
Next
On that row, blue squigglies appear and says:
Value of type 'System.Data.DataRowCollec
Any thoughts? I'm rackin my brain and still haven't been able to find a good way to perform the error checking listed in my original post.
Ah, darn. Well, at least you have something for an array.
If someone can provide an equivalent to LBound/UBound for the DataRowCollection, that would be preferable. Otherwise, I can suggest two things.
1. Set it to be 1 to Count (or 1 to Count-1, since it seems to be a 0-based array). If you know there's never going to be a row at position 0, you could get away with this, but it's not good practice.
2. You could try catching the error. Find out what the Err.Number is and then, in your error-handling code, test for that number. If it's that number, and that's the only place you refer to an index in that procedure, you can work around it. And do something else for any other error number, of course.
Start your procedure with....
On Error Goto ErrorHandler
Before the End Sub line, write....
Exit Sub ' If the sub finishes OK, don't let it hit the error handler
ErrorHandler:
If Err.Number = 9 Then ' 9 is the IndexOutOfRange error
order_no_found = False
Resume Next
Else
MsgBox Err.Number & " - " & Err.Description
End If
Hope that helps.
If someone can provide an equivalent to LBound/UBound for the DataRowCollection, that would be preferable. Otherwise, I can suggest two things.
1. Set it to be 1 to Count (or 1 to Count-1, since it seems to be a 0-based array). If you know there's never going to be a row at position 0, you could get away with this, but it's not good practice.
2. You could try catching the error. Find out what the Err.Number is and then, in your error-handling code, test for that number. If it's that number, and that's the only place you refer to an index in that procedure, you can work around it. And do something else for any other error number, of course.
Start your procedure with....
On Error Goto ErrorHandler
Before the End Sub line, write....
Exit Sub ' If the sub finishes OK, don't let it hit the error handler
ErrorHandler:
If Err.Number = 9 Then ' 9 is the IndexOutOfRange error
order_no_found = False
Resume Next
Else
MsgBox Err.Number & " - " & Err.Description
End If
Hope that helps.
Hi again...
... sorry about thins... a little mistake from my side... your For loop should be one less than total count, because we are starting fron 0.
Dim order_no_found As Boolean = False
For i = 0 To dt.Rows.Count - 1 'Here.......
If dt.Rows(i).Item(0).ToStrin
order_no_found = True
Exit For
End If
Next
-Baan
... sorry about thins... a little mistake from my side... your For loop should be one less than total count, because we are starting fron 0.
Dim order_no_found As Boolean = False
For i = 0 To dt.Rows.Count - 1 'Here.......
If dt.Rows(i).Item(0).ToStrin
order_no_found = True
Exit For
End If
Next
-Baan
good luck TJ...
ASKER
Thanks for all your help so far!
I was able to get order error checking working using the above method, so I'm confused why I'm not getting it to work for checking item
The code for button "check":
Dim dblOrderNo As Double
Dim sql, strItem As String
Dim itemTable As DataTable
Dim i As Integer
strItem = txtItem.Text
dblOrderNo = Val(txtOrder.Text)
sql = ("SELECT order_no,item,quantf,boxqt
'Populate Item Data with SQL statement
itemTable = New DataTable
odaChecking.SelectCommand.
odaChecking.Fill(itemTable
'Check to see if Item exists for order
Dim item_found As Boolean = False
For i = 0 To itemTable.Rows.Count - 1
If itemTable.Rows(i).Item(0).
item_found = True
Exit For
End If
Next
If item_found = True Then
OrderGrid.DataSource = itemTable
Else
MsgBox("Item does not exist for this order")
txtItem.Text = ""
txtItem.Focus()
Exit Sub
End If
--- So, this is pretty much identical to the order check except for the order check I used the line :
If Convert.ToDouble(dt.Rows(i
because its double, not a string. But for the above code, I can type in an order that DOES exist, and it won't change to True, it just keeps saying
it doesn't exist
Thanks again!
I was able to get order error checking working using the above method, so I'm confused why I'm not getting it to work for checking item
The code for button "check":
Dim dblOrderNo As Double
Dim sql, strItem As String
Dim itemTable As DataTable
Dim i As Integer
strItem = txtItem.Text
dblOrderNo = Val(txtOrder.Text)
sql = ("SELECT order_no,item,quantf,boxqt
'Populate Item Data with SQL statement
itemTable = New DataTable
odaChecking.SelectCommand.
odaChecking.Fill(itemTable
'Check to see if Item exists for order
Dim item_found As Boolean = False
For i = 0 To itemTable.Rows.Count - 1
If itemTable.Rows(i).Item(0).
item_found = True
Exit For
End If
Next
If item_found = True Then
OrderGrid.DataSource = itemTable
Else
MsgBox("Item does not exist for this order")
txtItem.Text = ""
txtItem.Focus()
Exit Sub
End If
--- So, this is pretty much identical to the order check except for the order check I used the line :
If Convert.ToDouble(dt.Rows(i
because its double, not a string. But for the above code, I can type in an order that DOES exist, and it won't change to True, it just keeps saying
it doesn't exist
Thanks again!
Could it be the .Item(0) reference? Are you sure they should be the same for both tables?
ASKER
Yeah I thought about that, like .Item(0) being the order_no column index, but I changed it to (1) and it still did the same thing (and other values) but if going by column rows 0 should be order_no, 1 item, 2 quantf, etc..
So I'm not sure what the problem is
So I'm not sure what the problem is
Ok, must be something with the values themselves, then.
You could try setting a breakpoint and manually checking the values of dblOrderNo and dt.Rows(i).Item(0).
Alternatively, you could try converting txtOrder.Text by using something other than the Val function. You could try either the Convert.ToDouble function or the CDbl function.
You could try setting a breakpoint and manually checking the values of dblOrderNo and dt.Rows(i).Item(0).
Alternatively, you could try converting txtOrder.Text by using something other than the Val function. You could try either the Convert.ToDouble function or the CDbl function.
ASKER
I think you meant trying to convert the txtItem.Text ? Heh maybe I'm getting confused.. the Order part is working right, but a few posts ago
was my example of the Item part that I'm hung up on now.
I tried doing dblItem = Convert.ToDouble(txtItem.T
I've never used to CDbl function to get data from a text box, syntax? ;)
If I was able to correctly convert the item field data from string to double, and put it into the error checking, it should work fine since
the error checking that currently works uses a double - So I'm thinking there may be a problem with the checking using a string..which seems odd
however because that was the original way suggested by DotNetLover.
Frustrating =)
Sorry if this post didn't make perfect sense, it's late and I should get some sleep!
Once again I appreciate the help
was my example of the Item part that I'm hung up on now.
I tried doing dblItem = Convert.ToDouble(txtItem.T
I've never used to CDbl function to get data from a text box, syntax? ;)
If I was able to correctly convert the item field data from string to double, and put it into the error checking, it should work fine since
the error checking that currently works uses a double - So I'm thinking there may be a problem with the checking using a string..which seems odd
however because that was the original way suggested by DotNetLover.
Frustrating =)
Sorry if this post didn't make perfect sense, it's late and I should get some sleep!
Once again I appreciate the help
Hi there...
in this line... "If itemTable.Rows(i).Item(0).
If itemTable.Rows(i).Item(1).
-Baan
in this line... "If itemTable.Rows(i).Item(0).
If itemTable.Rows(i).Item(1).
-Baan
oops... sorry , I didn't read all the posts... you have already figured that out.
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Hey again,
Whew I think I only have a few things left. I like that method better for checking, Baan. You're a genius! =)
I discovered that trying to make qty and box_qty match to determine when the correct quantity has been met is a bit ridiculous.
What I did was change box_qty field to need_scan , and when the checking.mdb is created qty and need_scan use the same numbers
Now when an item is entered, found to exist on the order, it decreases the need_scan number by 1 on the item. Then I added another check so if it sees need_scan < 1 , it tells the user
they've already reached the proper qty - counting down to 0 and checking that sounds MUCH easier than counting up, and then checking it based on another variable, etc etc
So that brings me my next problem in this forsaken project =)
After the item is found and need_scan decreased, I want to update the database to reflect this change, here is some code:
' /// Query to get the item
sql = ("SELECT order_no,item,qty,need_sca
itemTable = New DataTable
odaChecking.SelectCommand.
odaChecking.Fill(itemTable
' /// Check to see if Item exists for that Order
Dim item_found As Boolean = False
If itemTable.Rows.Count > 0 Then
' /// Item Found, Perform Updates
item_found = True
Dim intScan, updateScan As Integer
' /// Get intScan value from itemTable
intScan = Convert.ToInt32(itemTable.
' /// Make sure need_scan hasn't already been reduced to 0
If intScan < 1 Then
MsgBox("Quantity for " & strItem & " has already been met")
Else
' /// decrease intScan by 1 and update
Dim updateSQL As String
updateScan = intScan - 1
' /// Replace the decreased number in the itemTable
itemTable.Rows(0).Item("ne
' /// Perform database update
odaChecking.UpdateCommand.
updateSQL = ("UPDATE checking SET need_scan=" & updateScan & " WHERE order=" & dblOrderNo & "AND item='" & strItem & "'")
' /// More code needed here ???
End If
Ok, so this actually runs without errors, but its not storing the updated values. I have a feeling I am missing a step of some sort.
The code has updated the need_scan field in the DataTable "itemTable "
But now should the itemTable update the DataSet dsChecking somehow? If you recall, my DataAdaper is odaChecking, DataSet is dsChecking
The program seems to be able to grab the data and manipulate it, now it's just trying to figure out how to stuff it back in the database.
Other solutions on EE seem to be using DataRows and such, and it's very confusing !
-TJ
Whew I think I only have a few things left. I like that method better for checking, Baan. You're a genius! =)
I discovered that trying to make qty and box_qty match to determine when the correct quantity has been met is a bit ridiculous.
What I did was change box_qty field to need_scan , and when the checking.mdb is created qty and need_scan use the same numbers
Now when an item is entered, found to exist on the order, it decreases the need_scan number by 1 on the item. Then I added another check so if it sees need_scan < 1 , it tells the user
they've already reached the proper qty - counting down to 0 and checking that sounds MUCH easier than counting up, and then checking it based on another variable, etc etc
So that brings me my next problem in this forsaken project =)
After the item is found and need_scan decreased, I want to update the database to reflect this change, here is some code:
' /// Query to get the item
sql = ("SELECT order_no,item,qty,need_sca
itemTable = New DataTable
odaChecking.SelectCommand.
odaChecking.Fill(itemTable
' /// Check to see if Item exists for that Order
Dim item_found As Boolean = False
If itemTable.Rows.Count > 0 Then
' /// Item Found, Perform Updates
item_found = True
Dim intScan, updateScan As Integer
' /// Get intScan value from itemTable
intScan = Convert.ToInt32(itemTable.
' /// Make sure need_scan hasn't already been reduced to 0
If intScan < 1 Then
MsgBox("Quantity for " & strItem & " has already been met")
Else
' /// decrease intScan by 1 and update
Dim updateSQL As String
updateScan = intScan - 1
' /// Replace the decreased number in the itemTable
itemTable.Rows(0).Item("ne
' /// Perform database update
odaChecking.UpdateCommand.
updateSQL = ("UPDATE checking SET need_scan=" & updateScan & " WHERE order=" & dblOrderNo & "AND item='" & strItem & "'")
' /// More code needed here ???
End If
Ok, so this actually runs without errors, but its not storing the updated values. I have a feeling I am missing a step of some sort.
The code has updated the need_scan field in the DataTable "itemTable "
But now should the itemTable update the DataSet dsChecking somehow? If you recall, my DataAdaper is odaChecking, DataSet is dsChecking
The program seems to be able to grab the data and manipulate it, now it's just trying to figure out how to stuff it back in the database.
Other solutions on EE seem to be using DataRows and such, and it's very confusing !
-TJ
Hi.. good work...
well, to update.. just use Update method of the Adapter and pass the DataSet in it.
updateSQL = ("UPDATE checking SET need_scan=" & updateScan & " WHERE order=" & dblOrderNo & "AND item='" & strItem & "'")
odaChecking.UpdateCommand.
odaChecking.Update(dsCheck
-Baan
well, to update.. just use Update method of the Adapter and pass the DataSet in it.
updateSQL = ("UPDATE checking SET need_scan=" & updateScan & " WHERE order=" & dblOrderNo & "AND item='" & strItem & "'")
odaChecking.UpdateCommand.
odaChecking.Update(dsCheck
-Baan
ASKER
Hmm..
Well I gave that a try and it still isn't updating the database. I tried putting in acceptchanges to the itemTable DataTable to see if perhaps it just wasn't saving the replaced value. But I close and restart the program, and type in the order number, and the need_scan field is unchanged.
I opened the database in access to make sure, and they remain unchanged.
Code:
Dim updateSQL As String
updateScan = intScan - 1
itemTable.Rows(0).Item("ne
itemTable.AcceptChanges() <-------------------------
updateSQL = ("UPDATE checking SET need_scan=" & updateScan & " WHERE order=" & dblOrderNo & "AND item='" & strItem & "'")
odaChecking.UpdateCommand.
odaChecking.Update(dsCheck
I do know the updateScan value is getting reduced correcly, after this code I have a snippet that outputs the variable to a label so I could make sure nothing funky was going on.
Well I gave that a try and it still isn't updating the database. I tried putting in acceptchanges to the itemTable DataTable to see if perhaps it just wasn't saving the replaced value. But I close and restart the program, and type in the order number, and the need_scan field is unchanged.
I opened the database in access to make sure, and they remain unchanged.
Code:
Dim updateSQL As String
updateScan = intScan - 1
itemTable.Rows(0).Item("ne
itemTable.AcceptChanges() <-------------------------
updateSQL = ("UPDATE checking SET need_scan=" & updateScan & " WHERE order=" & dblOrderNo & "AND item='" & strItem & "'")
odaChecking.UpdateCommand.
odaChecking.Update(dsCheck
I do know the updateScan value is getting reduced correcly, after this code I have a snippet that outputs the variable to a label so I could make sure nothing funky was going on.
ASKER
Another quick question about the above,
Do I even need a dataset? I have my DataAdapter odaChecking, and I've just been creating DataTables using
odaChecking.Fill(mydatatab
Seems like odaChecking.Update(mydatat
Do I even need a dataset? I have my DataAdapter odaChecking, and I've just been creating DataTables using
odaChecking.Fill(mydatatab
Seems like odaChecking.Update(mydatat
ASKER
More frustration.. maybe its not the update that's the problem
I think itemTable isn't updating with the new itemTable.Rows(0).Item("ne
Code:
' /// Check to see if Item exists for that Order
Dim item_found As Boolean = False
If itemTable.Rows.Count > 0 Then
' /// Item Found, Perform Updates
item_found = True
Dim intScan, updateScan As Integer
intScan = Convert.ToInt32(itemTable.
' /// Make sure Qty hasn't already been met
If intScan < 1 Then
MsgBox("Quantity for " & strItem & " has already been met")
txtItem.Focus()
Exit Sub
Else
' /// Update itemTable DataTable , get ready to update DataBase with new DataSet dsItems
updateScan = intScan - 1
itemTable.Rows(0).Item("ne
itemTable.AcceptChanges() <--------------------- It's not updating? -------------------
odaChecking.Fill(dsItems, "itemTable") <-----------Filled new dataset with (hopefully) updated information from the DataTable-------
'View Updated Table with dsItems DataSet
OrderGrid.DataSource = dsItems <-------- Try to show updated info, but its unchanged! ------
So perhaps the problem isn't with updating to the database, although it may still pose problems, the DataTable isn't getting updated..
However! .. could I just skip some of this with an SQL statement? Because as this code runs, the updateScan variable is successfully reduced
With the SQL statement:
updateSQL = ("UPDATE checking SET need_scan=" & updateScan & " WHERE order=" & dblOrderNo & "AND item='" & strItem & "'")
It should be able to fill this line in the database with the new updateScan number, correct?
It appears just running the line
odaChecking.UpdateCommand.
does not update the database =\
Thanks again for any help, I seem to be asking a lot of questions to get this problem solved!
I think itemTable isn't updating with the new itemTable.Rows(0).Item("ne
Code:
' /// Check to see if Item exists for that Order
Dim item_found As Boolean = False
If itemTable.Rows.Count > 0 Then
' /// Item Found, Perform Updates
item_found = True
Dim intScan, updateScan As Integer
intScan = Convert.ToInt32(itemTable.
' /// Make sure Qty hasn't already been met
If intScan < 1 Then
MsgBox("Quantity for " & strItem & " has already been met")
txtItem.Focus()
Exit Sub
Else
' /// Update itemTable DataTable , get ready to update DataBase with new DataSet dsItems
updateScan = intScan - 1
itemTable.Rows(0).Item("ne
itemTable.AcceptChanges() <--------------------- It's not updating? -------------------
odaChecking.Fill(dsItems, "itemTable") <-----------Filled new dataset with (hopefully) updated information from the DataTable-------
'View Updated Table with dsItems DataSet
OrderGrid.DataSource = dsItems <-------- Try to show updated info, but its unchanged! ------
So perhaps the problem isn't with updating to the database, although it may still pose problems, the DataTable isn't getting updated..
However! .. could I just skip some of this with an SQL statement? Because as this code runs, the updateScan variable is successfully reduced
With the SQL statement:
updateSQL = ("UPDATE checking SET need_scan=" & updateScan & " WHERE order=" & dblOrderNo & "AND item='" & strItem & "'")
It should be able to fill this line in the database with the new updateScan number, correct?
It appears just running the line
odaChecking.UpdateCommand.
does not update the database =\
Thanks again for any help, I seem to be asking a lot of questions to get this problem solved!
ASKER
Alright, well I guess I'll close this question out, and ask new specific questions with my last remaining problems
Thanks for all your help!
Thanks for all your help!
Dim order_no_found As Boolean = False
For i = 0 To dt.Rows.Count
If dt.Rows(i).Item(0).ToStrin
order_no_found = True
Exit For
End If
Next
-Baan