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    AspDotNetDev
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    So I just spent the last 2 days trying to get a Visual Studio solution to compile. It's a WPF app that was written in Visual Studio 2008 using third party libraries (for Zip files and for WPF controls). Seems the developer who wrote the code forgot to include the third party libraries (one open source but outdated, the other outdated and requiring an expensive license). I need to modify this app, so I forged ahead. First, I replaced the Zip library reference to the most recent version of the DLL, which I found online. That caused a bunch of errors, which I fixed later, after addressing other inexplicable errors. Then I realized I needed to upgrade to Visual Studio 2010 in order to make use of the built-in DataGrid and other WPF controls. After doing that, the EDMX file (Entity Framework related) caused all kinds of havoc, so I had to manually modify the designer file until things seemed to work. Then I found each third party data grid and date picker and replaced them with their built-in counterparts. At one point, I had to create a new solution to put select projects in, because Visual Studio decided it wanted to compile projects that depended on the current project I was compiling (WTF?). After 2 days of work, I finally got the bugger to compile without any errors or warnings. The only plus side is that it was built using C# (most of my work is currently focused on VB.net). Only problem is I'm sure I broke a few things along the way, but I can fix them until I run the application. And considering this application was built to migrate data to production servers, I'm afraid to even run it. Maybe I should make sure all appropriate backups are setup properly before I flip the switch. In the very least, I think I'll disconnect my network cable first. :~

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      So I just spent the last 2 days trying to get a Visual Studio solution to compile. It's a WPF app that was written in Visual Studio 2008 using third party libraries (for Zip files and for WPF controls). Seems the developer who wrote the code forgot to include the third party libraries (one open source but outdated, the other outdated and requiring an expensive license). I need to modify this app, so I forged ahead. First, I replaced the Zip library reference to the most recent version of the DLL, which I found online. That caused a bunch of errors, which I fixed later, after addressing other inexplicable errors. Then I realized I needed to upgrade to Visual Studio 2010 in order to make use of the built-in DataGrid and other WPF controls. After doing that, the EDMX file (Entity Framework related) caused all kinds of havoc, so I had to manually modify the designer file until things seemed to work. Then I found each third party data grid and date picker and replaced them with their built-in counterparts. At one point, I had to create a new solution to put select projects in, because Visual Studio decided it wanted to compile projects that depended on the current project I was compiling (WTF?). After 2 days of work, I finally got the bugger to compile without any errors or warnings. The only plus side is that it was built using C# (most of my work is currently focused on VB.net). Only problem is I'm sure I broke a few things along the way, but I can fix them until I run the application. And considering this application was built to migrate data to production servers, I'm afraid to even run it. Maybe I should make sure all appropriate backups are setup properly before I flip the switch. In the very least, I think I'll disconnect my network cable first. :~

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      Dalek Dave
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      aspdotnetdev wrote:

      I think I'll disconnect my network cable first

      And lock the doors and have an axe handy!

      ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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        So I just spent the last 2 days trying to get a Visual Studio solution to compile. It's a WPF app that was written in Visual Studio 2008 using third party libraries (for Zip files and for WPF controls). Seems the developer who wrote the code forgot to include the third party libraries (one open source but outdated, the other outdated and requiring an expensive license). I need to modify this app, so I forged ahead. First, I replaced the Zip library reference to the most recent version of the DLL, which I found online. That caused a bunch of errors, which I fixed later, after addressing other inexplicable errors. Then I realized I needed to upgrade to Visual Studio 2010 in order to make use of the built-in DataGrid and other WPF controls. After doing that, the EDMX file (Entity Framework related) caused all kinds of havoc, so I had to manually modify the designer file until things seemed to work. Then I found each third party data grid and date picker and replaced them with their built-in counterparts. At one point, I had to create a new solution to put select projects in, because Visual Studio decided it wanted to compile projects that depended on the current project I was compiling (WTF?). After 2 days of work, I finally got the bugger to compile without any errors or warnings. The only plus side is that it was built using C# (most of my work is currently focused on VB.net). Only problem is I'm sure I broke a few things along the way, but I can fix them until I run the application. And considering this application was built to migrate data to production servers, I'm afraid to even run it. Maybe I should make sure all appropriate backups are setup properly before I flip the switch. In the very least, I think I'll disconnect my network cable first. :~

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        Dr Walt Fair PE
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        I'd send it to the "other developer" with a note saying "Hey, I fixed a couple minor problems in this. Can you run it and confirm that it works on your machine, too?" But that's just me ...

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        Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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          I'd send it to the "other developer" with a note saying "Hey, I fixed a couple minor problems in this. Can you run it and confirm that it works on your machine, too?" But that's just me ...

          CQ de W5ALT

          Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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          Lost User
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          Ten evil points.

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            I'd send it to the "other developer" with a note saying "Hey, I fixed a couple minor problems in this. Can you run it and confirm that it works on your machine, too?" But that's just me ...

            CQ de W5ALT

            Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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            Dalek Dave
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            You have the warped and twisted mind of a truly evil person. Good man, keep it up!

            ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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              I'd send it to the "other developer" with a note saying "Hey, I fixed a couple minor problems in this. Can you run it and confirm that it works on your machine, too?" But that's just me ...

              CQ de W5ALT

              Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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              AspDotNetDev
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              I would like to, but the developer was a contractor the company hired years back to make this single app. He/she's long gone.

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                I would like to, but the developer was a contractor the company hired years back to make this single app. He/she's long gone.

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                Dr Walt Fair PE
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                Well, is there anyone else deserving revenge? Maybe you could send it to someone who says "SND CODEZ PLZ!!!!!"

                CQ de W5ALT

                Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                  Ten evil points.

                  Join the cool kids - Come fold with us[^]

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                  Dr Walt Fair PE
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                  Why thank you! :laugh:

                  CQ de W5ALT

                  Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                    You have the warped and twisted mind of a truly evil person. Good man, keep it up!

                    ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                    Dr Walt Fair PE
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                    :suss: :-\

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                    Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                      Well, is there anyone else deserving revenge? Maybe you could send it to someone who says "SND CODEZ PLZ!!!!!"

                      CQ de W5ALT

                      Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                      AspDotNetDev
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                      Walt Fair, Jr. wrote:

                      Maybe you could send it to someone who says "SND CODEZ PLZ!!!!!"

                      It's on its way to your inbox. ;P

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                        Walt Fair, Jr. wrote:

                        Maybe you could send it to someone who says "SND CODEZ PLZ!!!!!"

                        It's on its way to your inbox. ;P

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                        Dalek Dave
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                        You're a harsh man.

                        ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                          Walt Fair, Jr. wrote:

                          Maybe you could send it to someone who says "SND CODEZ PLZ!!!!!"

                          It's on its way to your inbox. ;P

                          [WikiLeaks Cablegate Cables]

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                          Dr Walt Fair PE
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                          Great! It works fine, as best I could tell. Feel free to use it on your production system ASAP. No need for further testing.

                          CQ de W5ALT

                          Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                            Great! It works fine, as best I could tell. Feel free to use it on your production system ASAP. No need for further testing.

                            CQ de W5ALT

                            Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                            Dalek Dave
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                            You would have made a fortuen as a professional comedian/politician/salesman* (*select as appropriate)

                            ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                              So I just spent the last 2 days trying to get a Visual Studio solution to compile. It's a WPF app that was written in Visual Studio 2008 using third party libraries (for Zip files and for WPF controls). Seems the developer who wrote the code forgot to include the third party libraries (one open source but outdated, the other outdated and requiring an expensive license). I need to modify this app, so I forged ahead. First, I replaced the Zip library reference to the most recent version of the DLL, which I found online. That caused a bunch of errors, which I fixed later, after addressing other inexplicable errors. Then I realized I needed to upgrade to Visual Studio 2010 in order to make use of the built-in DataGrid and other WPF controls. After doing that, the EDMX file (Entity Framework related) caused all kinds of havoc, so I had to manually modify the designer file until things seemed to work. Then I found each third party data grid and date picker and replaced them with their built-in counterparts. At one point, I had to create a new solution to put select projects in, because Visual Studio decided it wanted to compile projects that depended on the current project I was compiling (WTF?). After 2 days of work, I finally got the bugger to compile without any errors or warnings. The only plus side is that it was built using C# (most of my work is currently focused on VB.net). Only problem is I'm sure I broke a few things along the way, but I can fix them until I run the application. And considering this application was built to migrate data to production servers, I'm afraid to even run it. Maybe I should make sure all appropriate backups are setup properly before I flip the switch. In the very least, I think I'll disconnect my network cable first. :~

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                              Marc Clifton
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                              Hell, I'm afraid of MY code! Marc

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                                Hell, I'm afraid of MY code! Marc

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                                Pete OHanlon
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                                Marc - we're all afraid of your code. It makes our heads hurt just looking at it.

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                                  You would have made a fortuen as a professional comedian/politician/salesman* (*select as appropriate)

                                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                                  Michael Bookatz
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                                  Dalek Dave wrote:

                                  comedian/politician/salesman

                                  what's the difference?

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                                  • A AspDotNetDev

                                    So I just spent the last 2 days trying to get a Visual Studio solution to compile. It's a WPF app that was written in Visual Studio 2008 using third party libraries (for Zip files and for WPF controls). Seems the developer who wrote the code forgot to include the third party libraries (one open source but outdated, the other outdated and requiring an expensive license). I need to modify this app, so I forged ahead. First, I replaced the Zip library reference to the most recent version of the DLL, which I found online. That caused a bunch of errors, which I fixed later, after addressing other inexplicable errors. Then I realized I needed to upgrade to Visual Studio 2010 in order to make use of the built-in DataGrid and other WPF controls. After doing that, the EDMX file (Entity Framework related) caused all kinds of havoc, so I had to manually modify the designer file until things seemed to work. Then I found each third party data grid and date picker and replaced them with their built-in counterparts. At one point, I had to create a new solution to put select projects in, because Visual Studio decided it wanted to compile projects that depended on the current project I was compiling (WTF?). After 2 days of work, I finally got the bugger to compile without any errors or warnings. The only plus side is that it was built using C# (most of my work is currently focused on VB.net). Only problem is I'm sure I broke a few things along the way, but I can fix them until I run the application. And considering this application was built to migrate data to production servers, I'm afraid to even run it. Maybe I should make sure all appropriate backups are setup properly before I flip the switch. In the very least, I think I'll disconnect my network cable first. :~

                                    [WikiLeaks Cablegate Cables]

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                                    mbb01
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                                    Could you test this application against virtualised systems before you let it loose on your live systems?

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                                    • M Michael Bookatz

                                      Dalek Dave wrote:

                                      comedian/politician/salesman

                                      what's the difference?

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                                      Andrew Rissing
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                                      One of them has a job to make you laugh.

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                                      • M Michael Bookatz

                                        Dalek Dave wrote:

                                        comedian/politician/salesman

                                        what's the difference?

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                                        Mike Poz
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                                        At a commedian is honest. :)

                                        Mike Poz

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                                        • D Dalek Dave

                                          You would have made a fortuen as a professional comedian/politician/salesman* (*select as appropriate)

                                          ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                                          Dr Walt Fair PE
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                                          Well, I'm not quitting my day job!

                                          CQ de W5ALT

                                          Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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