In that case, I'd say store the data as an XML file in the users Application Data folder. If you need to store the data for multiple users on the same machine, use the Common Application Data folder. You can build the path to the file using the Environment.GetFolderPath[^] method using an appropriate SpecialFolder[^] enum value and the Path.Combine[^] method. There are various methods for building a XML file, from using XmlDocument to file stream methods to the very easy DataSet/DataTable WriteXml methods. A guide to posting questions on CodeProject[^] Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP Visual Developer - Visual Basic      2006, 2007, 2008

There's usually something in the header of a file (it comes before the file's data) that specifies this with a number or letters. Just put the name of the file type in a search engine and you should be able to find stuff about its header. Mike

You can mark it as hidden or system, but you can't stop it, no. Christian Graus - C++ MVP

If you download the latest platform SDK, DirectShow has a managed interface.  Or, there are wrappers on the web, including at least one on CP.

You could override the WndProc for the combo box and prevent the DropDownClosed message from being given to the ComboBox. Regards, 1tg46 Check out 3D Game Development with Dark Basic Professional [^]programming.

vb.net Mark Thibodeaux

PLEASE dont scream. Don't write your question in all upper case, and someone might manage to read it. --- b { font-weight: normal; }

The standard tooltip control can't display links in it. You may have to use a 3rd party control or make your own.

Thank you for trying Mark Thibodeaux

I think I have it. I had a similar problem in a C# project, the IDE kept changing the line that creates the ResourceManager, and I had to change it to something like this or I got the same error: Dim resources As System.Resources.ResourceManager = New System.Resources.ResourceManager(GetType(MyControlType)) I believe if you create your ResourceManage with this line and then use it to load your Bitmap, there's a good chance it will work. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++

i want to make a custom checkbox that uses several predefined bitmaps. how and where do i store the images and call them. i want to be able to use in any project. i have come close but the project i want to use it in has to be add to the usercontrol solution or it will not work. Mark Thibodeaux