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by GaryR
Sat Dec 02, 2006 7:36 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: VB.NET 2003 newbe
Replies: 9
Views: 8191

port95nt.exe

Just on the off chance I missed something ,I open the file. There is a file in it for VB6. On trying to open in the visual studio it says the file is corrupt. Even if the file had been ok, I've yet to see a vb6 file that will work with the upgrade wizard in visual studio. This is one of the main rea...
by GaryR
Fri Dec 01, 2006 11:45 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: VB.NET 2003 newbe
Replies: 9
Views: 8191

is port95nt.exe A linix thing?

I downloaded port95nt.exe and on trying to unpack it noticed it says "driverslinix" I wasn't aware you could use linix in the visual studio or anyothere MS utilities. Last I knew Vb.net and C++.net where MicroSoft only.

GaryR
by GaryR
Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:46 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: VB.NET 2003 newbe
Replies: 9
Views: 8191

VB.NET 2003 newbe

I want to control stuff like stepper motors ,toaster ect from the parallel port. I have the required dll and it works fine for "testing" the port. I need an example code for turning on the pins of the data port, control port or status port. Something we could open in the visual studio woul...
by GaryR
Sun Apr 16, 2006 7:07 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand
Replies: 26
Views: 21452

Book from Elektor

Yes, went to the site, read the review. While it may seem a bit pricy, I think it'd be well worth it. Likely will be like $40 or so in USD. I think it'd be a nice adition to any port hacker's book shelf. Might keep in mind there may be applications other than hobby use. :-)

GaryR
by GaryR
Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:39 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand
Replies: 26
Views: 21452

I have that but..........

I can't find program examples for running a stepper. None that I can open up in the visual studio anyway. I have the inpout32.dll declaration in place. The sleep declaration I found on this site may be helpfull :-). I have the old qb programs from the book Controling the World with Your PC. I have t...