[PsychoCoder]

This is a list of commonly asked questions and links to some helpful threads, snippets, and tutorials here at dream.in.code. Read these before asking your question as it may already be answered.

If there is a thread you feel belongs here, please reply and a moderator will add it to this post.

Examples & Samples
How do I create a calculator in vb.net?
Tutorial: How to make a calculator

How do I create the Pascal Triangle?
Tutorial: How to create a Pascal's triangle

How do send Commands to a Command (Console Application) Window
Thread:Send commands to command window

Microsoft Office Applications: Excel
Thread:Export data to Excel

Windows Registry
Tutorial: How do I get a value from the registry

Publishing
Thread: How do I publish my application
Related: Windows Installer, Installation

Fonts
Code Snippet:Embed/carry a font with an application

vb.net Basics
Also, you can find and download the VB.Net Reference Sheet here

This post has been edited by AdamSpeight2008: 29 December 2009 - 10:50 PM

[Louisda16th]

I guess Publishing applications should be added. I've seen 2 threads recently.
Click Here
And Here

[PsychoCoder]

Thanks Louisda16th, Ill get those added

EDIT: its added to the list

This post has been edited by PsychoCoder: 14 October 2007 - 08:18 AM

[AdamSpeight2008]

A Few More:

General Problems

Why do I get Object reference not set to an instance of an object.?
Explanation found in Tutorial Different Types of Variable.
Further Reading: Reference Types, Value Types, ByVal, ByRef

Where can I find vb.net sourcecode examples?
Try our snippets section: vb.net code snippets

Why do I get the error index was outside of the bounds of the array?
Collections (Arrays Lists etc) are all zero based, which means the the first element (item) is index number 0 (Zero).
Suppose the collection contains 10 (Ten) items the last is at index 9 (Nine).


Textbox Problems

How can I create a Textbox which accepts (allows) number and disallows letters? (Eg. Numbers Only)
Tutorial: Creating a Textbox that only accepts numbers.
Code Snippet: Only numeric values & maximium of 1 decimal point and one minus sign Entered into a Textbox.


vb.net with Databases

How do I connect (or implement) a Microsoft Access Database to vb.net?
Tutorial: Using Access with vb.net (Simple Database)
Related Topic: Database Connection Strings a list of them can be found at www.connectionstrings.com

How do I get data from a SQL database in vb.net
Tutorial: SQL Basics in vb.net

How do I populate a DataGridView with OleDB (DataAdapters)?
Thread Post: Populate DataGridView with OleDb
Related: Get value from selected row in DataGridView

How do I insert an Image into a SQL (Server) Database?
Thread Post: Insert image into SQL server
vb.net Tutorial: Save and retrieve images from SQL


Saving and Loading

How to save (saving) and Load (Loading) an array of different number of dimension (1D, 2D, 3D, etc)
Tutorial: Saving & Loading
Note: The technique is applicable to other collections types;- List, Collection, ArrayList

How to use the FolderBrowserDialog in vb.net?
Code Snippet: Open a Folder Browse Dialog window
Tutorial: < Tutorial yet to be written >

This post has been edited by AdamSpeight2008: 05 January 2010 - 06:03 AM

[AdamSpeight2008]

Mutlithreading

How to create and use a backgroundworker in vb.net?
Suggested Tutorial (Code Sample Included): The Background Worker
Related Problem: Cross-thread operation not valid: Control 'Lbl_Status' accessed from a thread other than the thread it was created on.


Dragging & Dropping (Drag & Drop)

How do I drag and drop a control on a vb.net form?
Code Snippet: How to drag and drop control on VB.Net form

How do I drag and drop files?
Tutorial: Drag and Drop Files

How do I move a Borderless Form?
Tutorial: Moving a Borderless Form

[AdamSpeight2008]

I want to create

Antivirus Software in vb.net
Though it not against the term of service, discussing the mechanism behind virus is. In it this second part that Anti-virus Software Companies understand well.
For more opinions read the Antivirus Creator Thread

an OS (Operating System) using vb.net
Definition of Operating System
It is theoretically possible but itsn't an easy thing to do.
An example of a C# derived OS see Singularity
Note: That it use some lower level languages in its creation

a KeyLogger using vb.net
Yes it is possible to do this. Though it can be used with good intentions it can also be used maliciously to obtain login credentials like user name and password.
The ethos of the site is more towards create good helpful software and it also against the Terms Of Service of the site.

my own Programming Language using vb.net
It is entirely possible to create a programming language in vb.net, or one that compiles to .net.
Simple Example: PenScript (Based on Logo)
.net Language
Based on DLR
Book: Build Your Own .NET Language and Compiler

[AdamSpeight2008]

Focus has now Moved over to the VB.net FAQ & Resources Blog