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    Group, I'm using the following code to read down to the third line of a text file. If it meets the criteria, I need to stop the read and then …
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    Group, I'm using the following code to read down to the third line of a text file. If it meets the criteria, I need to stop the read and then …
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    Created Linux vs. UNIX output file /Converting to a Text File

    Hi group, I'm using VB.net to convert an output file (text) from a Linux based program into a file that will easily read in Notepad. I found some code in …
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    Hi group, I'm using VB.net to convert an output file (text) from a Linux based program into a file that will easily read in Notepad. I found some code in …
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    Marked Solved Status for Using a variable to loop through StreamReader

    Hi group, I'm attempting to use a variable (i) to read the multiple files within a folder. However this doesn't seem to be working. Can you tell me what I'm …
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    Shark1, I found the issue. I changed (folderName) to (getRestranName(i)). That solved it.
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    Shark1, the problem I'm having is that StreamReader isn't reading "getRestranName(i)". My assumption is that the "i" is the problem. But I'm not sure why.
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    Created Using a variable to loop through StreamReader

    Hi group, I'm attempting to use a variable (i) to read the multiple files within a folder. However this doesn't seem to be working. Can you tell me what I'm …
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    Hi group, I'm attempting to use a variable (i) to read the multiple files within a folder. However this doesn't seem to be working. Can you tell me what I'm …
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    Marked Solved Status for Using a Wildcard to connect to the Correct File

    Hi Group, I attempting to save a file to a specific folder that is begins with the hotels property number. Currently I've manually listed the properties complete folder name in …
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    cgeier, I chose your first option. It worked like it was supposed to! Thanks for teaching me this. I knew there was something in there that would allow this. I …
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    Created Using a Wildcard to connect to the Correct File

    Hi Group, I attempting to save a file to a specific folder that is begins with the hotels property number. Currently I've manually listed the properties complete folder name in …
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    Hi Group, I attempting to save a file to a specific folder that is begins with the hotels property number. Currently I've manually listed the properties complete folder name in …
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    Marked Solved Status for "Stopped Working" during routine

    Group, You've helped me write a routine that merges and formats a text file when multiple files exist. The code is as follows: If fileCount = 3 Then RestranName = …
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    Group, I'm attaching the three files that are to be merged. The fourth is the merged file. While merging these files I again got the message that the program wasn't …
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    Marked Solved Status for Running a Macro in a Shared File

    Hi Group, I've written a macro to save a copy of the spreadsheet at the end of each day. I tried to test it as a shared file and learned …
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    For what it's worth, everything I read says I should be able to run them. But I can't figure out how. It seems that my button is disabled and I …
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    I'm using Excel 2010. On the "Review" tab, there is an icon to click (Share Workbook) that allows multiple people to be in the document at the same time. Individuals …
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    Hmmm..... I guess I didn't word that very well. I wrote the macro BEFORE I saved it as a shared document. After I saved it as a shared document, I …
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    Created Running a Macro in a Shared File

    Hi Group, I've written a macro to save a copy of the spreadsheet at the end of each day. I tried to test it as a shared file and learned …
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    Created Making a list of Folder Names from a Network Drive

    Hello Group! I've written an app that saves the updated info into a network file folder based on the property number (I'm in the hotel industry). Currently I have a …
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    Began Watching Making a list of Folder Names from a Network Drive

    Hello Group! I've written an app that saves the updated info into a network file folder based on the property number (I'm in the hotel industry). Currently I have a …
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    Sorry for the delay in responding. It's been an extremely busy week. I believe the idea of debug.writeline is the best approach to finding where it may be stopping. I …
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    Created "Stopped Working" during routine

    Group, You've helped me write a routine that merges and formats a text file when multiple files exist. The code is as follows: If fileCount = 3 Then RestranName = …
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    Group, You've helped me write a routine that merges and formats a text file when multiple files exist. The code is as follows: If fileCount = 3 Then RestranName = …
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    Marked Solved Status for What constitutes the "End of File"

    I need to identify how the code identifies that a file is at the "eof" (end of file). Here's why: On Monday's, I'm having to combine text files created over …
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    Here's the code that retrieves the 2 files and then strips the first file of it's last lines (that includes the phrase "End of Report"): If fileCount = 2 Then …
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    Created What constitutes the "End of File"

    I need to identify how the code identifies that a file is at the "eof" (end of file). Here's why: On Monday's, I'm having to combine text files created over …
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    I need to identify how the code identifies that a file is at the "eof" (end of file). Here's why: On Monday's, I'm having to combine text files created over …
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    Marked Solved Status for Character Identification

    Group, Some weeks back you helped me solve a formating issue with a text file that originates from a UNIX based program (see [https://www.daniweb.com/software-development/vbnet/threads/489626/remove-end-of-report-line-and-format-unix-text]). While reviewing this newly formated data …
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    Bingo.... that worked! Thanks guys. You're the best! Don
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    Group, I've added the character at the end of the text file. It is doing this correctly. However this may not be the whole issue. It seems that when I …
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    Revoked Solved Status for Character Identification

    Group, Some weeks back you helped me solve a formating issue with a text file that originates from a UNIX based program (see [https://www.daniweb.com/software-development/vbnet/threads/489626/remove-end-of-report-line-and-format-unix-text]). While reviewing this newly formated data …
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    Group, Thank you. I've got a little more research and testing to do. But now you've pointed me in the right direction. I'll report back as to what I do. …
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    Created Adding a "message box" to show progress of the routine

    Group, Today I learned with `Me.Cursor = Cursors.WaitCursor` and `Me.Cursor = Cursors.Default` do. I've seen other programs, when running, a "message box" comes up and let's the user know what …
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    Group, Today I learned with `Me.Cursor = Cursors.WaitCursor` and `Me.Cursor = Cursors.Default` do. I've seen other programs, when running, a "message box" comes up and let's the user know what …
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    Marked Solved Status for Character Identification

    Group, Some weeks back you helped me solve a formating issue with a text file that originates from a UNIX based program (see [https://www.daniweb.com/software-development/vbnet/threads/489626/remove-end-of-report-line-and-format-unix-text]). While reviewing this newly formated data …
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    Oooooo.... I like this! Thank you again!! This will prompt another question. But I'll write that in a new discussion. Group, you're the greatest! Don
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    I do need to ask: What does `Me.Cursor = Cursors.Default` do? Since I am having to merge as many as 7 files into 1, will I need to insert this …
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    Revoked Solved Status for Character Identification

    Group, Some weeks back you helped me solve a formating issue with a text file that originates from a UNIX based program (see [https://www.daniweb.com/software-development/vbnet/threads/489626/remove-end-of-report-line-and-format-unix-text]). While reviewing this newly formated data …
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    Marked Solved Status for Character Identification

    Group, Some weeks back you helped me solve a formating issue with a text file that originates from a UNIX based program (see [https://www.daniweb.com/software-development/vbnet/threads/489626/remove-end-of-report-line-and-format-unix-text]). While reviewing this newly formated data …
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    Gentleman, as always, Thank You!
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    Shark1, if I'm going to insert "Your Character", how is it I go about doing that? Minimalists tells me it is a UNIX character (Unicode character U+2640). Is there proper …
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    Minimalist, I understand Notepad doesn't recognize the character as anything. However this character is clearly needed, as I must delete the last few lines of "file1" to combine it with …
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    Created Character Identification

    Group, Some weeks back you helped me solve a formating issue with a text file that originates from a UNIX based program (see [https://www.daniweb.com/software-development/vbnet/threads/489626/remove-end-of-report-line-and-format-unix-text]). While reviewing this newly formated data …
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    Group, Some weeks back you helped me solve a formating issue with a text file that originates from a UNIX based program (see [https://www.daniweb.com/software-development/vbnet/threads/489626/remove-end-of-report-line-and-format-unix-text]). While reviewing this newly formated data …
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    Revoked Solved Status for Ignoring a Null Values when Sorting

    I'm writing a routine where the user can populate up to 8 textboxes with numbers. Since there is potential for these numbers to be unsorted, I want to sort these …
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    Thank you, Minimalist and Rev. Jim. I'm glad I asked the question. This was great learning. Don
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    Minimalist, I have a few questions for you (I'm learning and want to understand): I'm guessing that - If txt.GetType Is GetType(TextBox) Then If Len(txt.Text) > 0 Then numArr.Add(CInt(txt.Text)) ' …

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