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  • AJAX Calls in Web forms ASPX VB .NET CodeFeb 21, 2025. Learn how to call an AJAX function in ASP.NET Web Forms using WebMethod. This article covers client-side AJAX requests and server-side processing to enable seamless communication in a .NET Framework 4.7.2 application.
  • Shared Function Use Cases in VB .NETJan 31, 2025. Explore the use cases of Shared Functions in VB.NET. Learn how to implement static methods to improve code efficiency, optimize performance, and handle utility tasks.
  • Modern ADO .Net with SQLite in VB and C#Jan 22, 2025. This article demonstrates how to connect SQLite with ADO .NET in C# and VB, showcasing database operations such as creating tables, inserting records, and reading data. It uses the Microsoft.Data.Sqlite package in .NET Core environments.
  • Execute VB Script in Desktop flow using Microsoft Power AutomateJun 08, 2023. Reading this article, you can learn how to Execute the VBScript scripts using Run VBScript actions with Desktop flow in Microsoft Power Automate.
  • How To Enable C# 6.0 / VB 14 In Visual StudioJan 07, 2016. In this article we will learn how to enable C# 6 / VB 14 settings in Visual Studio.To enable C# 6.0 (or VB 14) features in Visual Studio, you need to ensure that you are using a version of Visual Studio that supports these language versions and configure your project accordingly. Here's how to do it.
  • How to Login To Gmail and Facebook With VB FormNov 17, 2014. In this article you will learn how to login into Gmail and Facebook with a VB Form.
  • Embed Word in a Web Page with an Easy VB Custom Control in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article describes an approach to displaying word documents within a web page using a simple custom server control.
  • Add a Google Map to a VB Desktop ApplicationNov 10, 2012. This project demonstrates a quick and easy way to add mapping to a windows desktop application (with an available internet connection) using Google Maps as the basis and source for the map.
  • Embed PDFs into a Web Page with a VB Built Custom Control in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article describes a simple approach to embedding and displaying PDF documents in a web page through the use of a simple ASP.NET 2.0 VB built custom server control.
  • Create and Export Custom Classes as Reusable Templates in VB .NETNov 10, 2012. This article shows how to create a custom class and export it as a reusable template in Visual Basic.
  • Web based colour tool in VB .NETNov 10, 2012. This article gives you information about the System.Drawing namespace, which is very useful while working with colours in your .net projects
  • Manage Data in a VB Application (without the Database)Nov 09, 2012. This article provides an approach to building an application that may be used to collect, store, and retrieve data without relying upon a database to get there.
  • Programmatically Complete PDF Form Fields using VB and the iTextSharp DLLNov 09, 2012. This article describes a quick and simple approach to programmatically completing a PDF document through the use of the iTextSharp DLL. Programmatically Complete PDF Form Fields using VB and the iTextSharp DLL.
  • Using LINQ in word 2007 with VSTO and VB 2008 in VB.NETNov 09, 2012. This article shows an example of integrating LINQ and Visual Studio 2008 Tools for office to query Word documents properties, via Visual Basic code.
  • Gapless Audio CD Recording with VB or C SharpOct 03, 2011. I wrote this because I needed it. Being a card carrying member of Old Timers Associated, I have a lot of beautiful music on vinyl. Being a card carrying member of Poor Folks Associated, I can’t afford to re-buy all of them on CD.
  • How to create a COM object using VS 2008 and consume it from VB 6.0 client application: Part IINov 04, 2008. In this article, we will see how to create a simple COM application in Visual Studio 2008 and how to consume it from a VB6 client application.
  • C# and VB code mixed together in ASP.NET 2.0Jun 14, 2007. C# and VB.NET code classes can be mixed together in a ASP.NET 2.0. Such mixing of classes in different languages is not allowed with default settings. This article explains how to achieve this.
  • ATL COM Component, ASP.NET Web Service, and VB ClientOct 14, 2002. This article describes how to use ATL COM Components in ASP.Net web service and how to consume the ASP.Net Web Service from Visual Basic 6 Client. Ultimately the VB6 client calls the method of the COM component created in Visual C++ through the ASP.Net Web Service.
  • MacroMagic .NET for VB and C#Sep 09, 2002. MacroMagic.NET contains macros for VB and C# developers that can be added to Visual Studio .NET.
  • Data View and LINQ in C# and VB.NETJul 07, 2025. Learn how to fetch unique values from a DataTable using DataView and LINQ in C# and VB.NET. Explore sorting, filtering, and displaying distinct book records with examples compatible with .NET Core and .NET 9.
  • Create Various Types of Charts in Word Documents in C# and VB.NETJul 17, 2023. By creating charts in your Word document, you can enhance the impact of your content and make it more engaging and informative for your readers. In this article, we will explore how to create Column Chart, Line Chart, Pie Chart, Bar Chart, Scatter Chart, Bubble Chart, 3D Surface Chart in a Word document using C# and VB.NET.
  • Convert PowerPoint to PDF or PDF to PowerPoint in C# and VB.NETJan 19, 2023. This article teaches you how to convert PowerPoint to PDF or PDF to PowerPoint in C# and VB.NET.
  • Create QR Code Using Google Charts API In VB.NetAug 17, 2022. In this article, you will learn how to generate QR Code Using Google QR Code Generator API In C# Or VB.
  • Filtering In Datagridview In Vb.Net And Also In C#Aug 02, 2022. Filtering In Datagridview In Vb.Net and also In C#. When you type in textbox based on in gridview, data will be filtered and also highlighted.
  • Excel Automation Using VB.NET In UiPathJan 15, 2021. In this article, we will learn how to add columns and perform arithmetic calculations using VB.NET in UiPath.
  • Upload And Save File In Database As VARBINARY Data In ASP.NET Using C# And VB.NETJan 13, 2021. In this article, I am going to explain how to upload and save the file in the database as VARBINARY Data in asp.net using c# and vb.net. Here I'll also explain how to upload files in asp.net as well as how to save the file in the SQL Server database as VARBINARY data.
  • Combine C# And VB.NET In the Same Blazor Project Feb 13, 2020. In this post, we will see how to consume an VB.NET project in a Blazor Server project which is in C#.
  • How To Read CSV File In ASP.NET With Example C# and VB.NETOct 26, 2017. In this articleI'll explain a way to upload, read/browse and show CSV file (Text File) information in ASP.Net GridView using C# and VB.Net.
  • Learn WPF CRUD Operations Using VB.NETMay 09, 2017. In this article, you will learn WPF CRUD Operations using VB.NET.
  • ASP.NET Poll Control In VB.NETJul 22, 2016. In this article, you will learn about ASP.NET Poll Server Control in VB.
  • What Is The Future Of VB.NET May 12, 2016. Are you a VB.NET developer? Do you wonder what the future of VB.NET looks like?
  • Invoke Method To Update UI From Secondary Threads In VB.NETJan 25, 2016. In this brief article, we'll see how it can be possible, through the Invoke method, which is available to all controls through the System.Windows.Form namespace, to realize such functionality in order to execute a graphic refresh and update through delegates.
  • Connecting Databases Using ADO.NET In VB.NETJan 22, 2016. In this article you will learn how to connect databases using ADO.NET in VB.NET.
  • AutoComplete Brackets In C#.NET/VB .NETDec 21, 2015. In this article you will learn how to create Auto Complete Brackets in C#.NET or VB.Net. Completing { , ( , " , ' , < , [ char.
  • Calculate Fractions in VB.NETAug 22, 2015. In this brief article, we'll see a simple method to convert the decimal part of a number into its fractional representation, developing a reusable class apt to do it.
  • Store HTML Form to Excel Sheet Using VBScriptAug 18, 2015. In this article you will learn how to Store HTML Form to Excel Sheet using VBScript.
  • Store HTML Table Data To Excel Spreadsheet Using VBScriptAug 18, 2015. This article shows how to store HTML table data into a Microsoft Excel sheet using a VBScript.
  • Create and Use DataSet-independent Reports in VB.NETJul 24, 2015. In this article we will learn how to create dataset independent reports in VB.NET.
  • How to Create a Login Form and User Form in VB.NetMay 13, 2015. Login Form and User Form in VB.Net showing how to add, edit, delete and reset a form in a VB.Net 2008.
  • Windows Store Apps Using C#/VB and XAMLJan 14, 2015. In this article we will implement a very first simple example of Windows Store App.
  • How to Use Chart Control in VB.NET 2010Dec 25, 2014. This article shows how to use the Chart control in VB.NET.
  • How to Use SetPixel Method to Draw a Function in VB.NETNov 25, 2014. This article shows how to use the SetPixel method to draw some mathematical functions.
  • Convert Date From Solar (Gregorian) to Lunar (Hijri) Using VB.NETAug 19, 2014. This article describes how to convert a date from Solar to Lunar using VB.Net.
  • Simulated 3D Maze Game in VBMay 22, 2014. It's a simulated 3D maze game with an editor to make new levels.
  • Glass Style Button With Dropdown MenuList Using VB.NETSep 12, 2013. This article provides a User Control to replace the standard Button with many properties and much versatility.
  • Changing UICulture of Master and Content Pages on Button Click in ASP.NET Using C#, VB.NETMay 25, 2013. This article explains how to change the UICulture of the master and content pages on a button click in ASP.NET.
  • Use of BitBlt Function in VB.NETJan 02, 2013. In this article, we will see how to use BitBlt function in Visual Basic.
  • Using New ComboBox ActiveX With VBNov 19, 2012. This is my attempt to create a resizable ComboBox ActiveX to set its height to the height of a DataGrid cell.
  • Synchronization in Multi-threaded Applications in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article demonstrates the important concept in multithreading, synchronization. In this article and attached source code, you will learn how to write multi-threaded synchronized applications.
  • Mobile Stock Quote Tracker in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. We will create a mobile stock quote tracker program in this article. The program retrieves the real time quotes of symbols specified by the user and displays the results in a user friendly format. The user can also specify the high and low thresholds for setting alerts. The View Stock Alerts screen displays the stocks that have crossed above the high threshold and stocks that have values below the low threshold.
  • Number to Words Web Service in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This sample code describes a Web service through which a client can get the equivalent of a number in words.
  • Add and subtract functionalities in DateTime and VB.NETNov 10, 2012.
  • Set Text Case with a Custom Control in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article shall describe the construction of three custom controls; each is used to format its text content to be either all upper case, all lower case, title case, or normal (as typed) case regardless of the format of the input.
  • Creating a Task of Outlook in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article helps us to create a new task in Microsoft Outlook and send it through a mail.
  • Automate Send & Receive in Outlook using VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this article we will take the privilege of outlook and make it to send & receive the mail automatically using VB.Net.
  • Simple XML Parser in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article shows how to create a very simple XML parser.
  • ActiveX Controls in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. VB.NET language provides us a way to call this COM server in a program. When we compile a VB.NET program an Intermediate Language is generated and it is called as Managed Code. This article shows how to create a simple server by using Visual Basic 6.0 and implementing it in a VB.NET client program.
  • Mimic the Appearance of Outlook’s Sidebar with the Multi-view Control in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article describes a simple way to mimic the appearance of Microsoft’s Outlook sidebar within an ASP.NET 2.0 web application.
  • Getting NASDAQ Quotes with a Pocket PC in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article describes about getting the NASDAQ Quotes with a Pocket PC. If you have been lucky enough to get the Compact Framework or Smart devices extension beta for April 2002 you may.
  • Builder Pattern in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. Builder is an object creational design pattern that codifies the construction process outside of the actual steps that carries out the construction - thus allowing the construction process itself to be reused.
  • Building Assemblies using VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article discusses how to build assemblies and secure them from being tampered.
  • Extending the ASP.NET ImageButton Control in Vb.NETNov 10, 2012. This article describes an easy approach to extending an existing ASP.NET control; in this example, the standard toolkit’s Image Button control is extended to support roll-over effects. Given the standard control already contains existing support for both server side click events and client click events, the control is well furbished prior to the addition of the roll-over effect.
  • Why we use VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article shows you how to leverage the power of VB.Net Financial base class library using C#.
  • Charting in GDI+ in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article shows an example of creating simple charts using GDI+ commands in C#.
  • Accessing data using DataReader in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this article you can see how to access the data using DataReader from the data source.DataReader is a readonly, forward only and connected recordset from the database.
  • Exploring VB.NET ArraysNov 10, 2012. There are few differences between VB6 and VB.NET arrays. This article explains how VB.NET arrays differ from the VB6 arrays.
  • Password Hacking in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This code when run gets the password from a password window of any application. To try it out use the following procedure to get the password.
  • XML TreeView in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. The application shown here was my first adventure into Xml in the .Net platform. My goal was to be able to reflect any Xml file into the Windows Forms TreeView control. I found various examples online, but none I found were suited for opening all Xml files, rather they were suited to one schema or another.
  • An HTTP Mail Client in VB.NET Nov 10, 2012. The great thing about the POP mail protocol is that it is a well-documented open standard, making writing a mail client to collect mail from a POP box a relatively painless process.
  • Convert VB6 Form to VB.NET Win FormNov 10, 2012. VB .NET has changed the way developer used to program in VB6, GUI of VB6 used to hide most of the internals working from the developer but with VB.NET every aspect of programming is open GUI controls and all. The language it self got changed with VB.NET.
  • Themes in ASP.NET 2.0 using VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this article we will try to cover one great feature of ASP.NET 2.0, i.e. Themes. Themes are the great way to customize user-experience in the web application. Themes are used to define the look and feel of the web application, similar to the use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Unlike CSS, themes can specify the look of the server-side control like a tree-view control, how they will appear when they are rendered by the browser.
  • Viewing Assembly Permissions in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this article I will show you how you can view the Code Groups that an assembly belongs to and what permissions belong to the assembly. I will demonstrate the Caspol utility supplied with the .NET SDK.
  • Invoking Unmanaged DLL Functions from Compact Framework for Pocket PC in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this example we will use the Compact Framework to create a program containing a launch pad for the Pocket PC. Invoking Unmanaged DLL Functions from Compact Framework for Pocket PC in VB.NET.
  • Using IComparable and IComparer to compare objects in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. The .Net framework and especially the System.Collection namespace provides us two built in interfaces witch are IComparable and IComparer interfaces in order to compare two objects.
  • Beyond DataBinder in ASP.NET Using VB.NETNov 10, 2012. The DataBinder.Eval method is a very handy way to achieve data binding in Web Forms applications.
  • Using Map in Pocket PC Application in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. GPS enabled applications are a good example of using a Pocket PC to locate a Pocket PC user. This attached application is a location based Pocket PC application developed using .NET compact framework.
  • Object Serialization in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This application is simple Console application which demonstrate Object Serialization in VB.NET by use of System.Runtime.Serialization namespace.
  • Cryptography in VB.NET Part 1Nov 10, 2012. For any Distributed Framework or Infrastructure to be successful today it has to have an extensive support for developing secured solutions. Microsoft .NET is developed from bottom up with security in mind. It has an eclectic security infrastructure.
  • Display and Hiding SIP on Pocket PC in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. When you get your hands on a Pocket PC for the first time you have to wonder just how the heck do you enter information.
  • ASP.NET, jQuery and Intellisense in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. The article describes what it necessary to get intellisense up and running for jQuery in Visual Studio 2008 (VB or C#) and addresses a minor snag you might encounter when using jQuery intellisense in MVC or ASP.NET development.
  • Generating XML from SQL Database in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This sample shows how you can obtain a Dataset from (in this case) a SQL Server database, and then write it out to an XML Document. As an Extra Added Bonus(tm), it can show you how to write the schema as well.
  • File Encryption in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. The classes in the .Net Framework cryptography namespace manage many details of cryptography for you. Some are wrappers for the unmanaged Microsoft CryptoAPI, while others are purely managed implementations. Cryptography protects data from being viewed or modified and provides secure channels of communication over otherwise insecure channels.
  • Querying COM+ using Web Services in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. The most COM+ common administrative tasks (creating a COM+ application, installing/deleting a component, setting a component attribute) can be accomplished manually with the Component Services administrative tool from Management Console. But there a few cases (installing the components or changing a component’s value on a regular basis) when it is necessary to have programmatic access to the COM+ applications, components and interfaces.
  • Adding Text directly to Mobile Web Forms in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. We have seen in previous articles how to develop Mobile Web Forms using the Microsoft Mobile Internet Toolkit. We can make use of the Mobile Web Forms controls to add controls which will be rendered on the client side and also have a server side object representation.
  • Secure WS in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This code covers the .NET (VB) implementation of the security of web services using the Microsoft “The Favorites Service” security modified schema.
  • Getting Images From Scanners and Webcams using VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this article I will show how to acquire pictures from imaging peripherals like scanners, webcams and so on, by calling some API functions, provided by the EZTW32.DLL library, and Visual Basic.
  • Implement Concrete Factory Design Pattern using Reflection in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. Reflection is used to dynamically create an instance of a type, bind the type to an existing object, or get the type from an existing object. In this example, we implement Concrete Factory Pattern using Reflection to fetch records from MS-Access and MS-SQL Database.
  • Syncronization in Multithreading in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article explains about the Synchronization in Multithreading. Threads are a powerful abstraction for allowing parallelized operations: graphical updates can happen while another thread is performing computations, two threads can handle two simultaneous network requests from a single process, and the list goes on.
  • Creating an Excel Spreadsheet Programmatically using VB.NETNov 10, 2012. The Interoperability services make it very easy to work with COM Capable Applications such as Word and Excel. This article reveals using Excel from a managed application. Excel is the spreadsheet component of Microsoft Office 2000.
  • Weather Update on your Mobile in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this article, I would show you how you can get weather update on your mobile through .NET mobilding services.
  • Web Services - Great Plains Dexterity Programming Secrets in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article is for advanced Great Plains Dexterity and VB.Net developers. It describes the technique of direct COM objects/Web Services calling in Dexterity.
  • Leveraging Base Classes in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article shows you how to leverage the power of VB.Net Financial base class library using C#. The .Net unify class architecture model allows .Net languages to leverage class libraries implemented in other class libraries.
  • Understanding Structures in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. A structure in VB.NET is simply a composite data type consisting of a number elements of other types.
  • Great Plains Dexterity customization in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article is for intermediate Great Plains Dexterity developer. It describes the directions to phase out Dexterity functionality and replace it with newer technologies.
  • Determine Web Visitors Country of Origin in the Drop Down List using VB.NET or C#Nov 10, 2012. During the transaction online, there are times when it is important to preset the web visitor's country of origin, ZIP code, ISP and domain name at the drop down list to prevent fraud and to ease the complexity of registration task. This article shows you how by using .NET Framework, it can be done.
  • Tips : Leveraging VB.Net Base ClassesNov 10, 2012. Multiple language implementation has an inherited powerful advantages. The .Net unify class architecture model allows .Net languages to leverage class libraries implemented in other class libraries. This article shows you how to leverage the power of VB.Net Financial base class library using C#.
  • ASP.Net Toolbox (Validation Control): Part 3 in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this article we will discuss, ASP.Net Toolbox controls and its uses. In this article I am only writing some lines on each and every control available in Validation Control section.
  • NetMassDownloader in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. With this tool you can download whole .Net Framework Source Code at once, and enjoy offline browsing With it , you can have whole the source code without any Visual Studio Product Installed.
  • Lookup Area Codes by Zip Codes with an ASP.NET Custom Control in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. This article describes the construction of a simple custom control used to lookup an area code and a city/state location based upon a selected zip code; the lookup is performed through the use of an available public web service. The article includes the source code for this custom control and well as a demonstration site used to test the control.
  • ASP.Net Toolbox (Dynamic Data Controls): Part 8 in VB.NETNov 10, 2012. In this article we will discuss, ASP.Net Toolbox controls and its uses. In this article I am only writing some lines on each and every control available in Dynamic Data Control section