Is it possible in C++ to implement conditional compilation within a template,
using a template parameter as the condition.

What arguments do I need to give CreateFile? I want to open a file or folder
for reading, even if it is already opened from another place. I'm trying:
CreateFile (argv[1], GENERIC_READ, FILE_SHARE_READ | FILE_SHARE_WRITE, NULL,
OPEN_EXISTING, FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL, NULL)

i am using VS 200g when i create MFC application no default files are
created ( ed. resource.h, .rc file and other .cpp files). in 3 yrs
first time i am facing such problem. i reinstalled whole visual studio
same installation works fine in other machine and it was wrking fine

I have a string representing the date in US format (mm/dd/yyyy).  I use
Convert.ToDateTime() to convert this to a DateTime structure.  I then compare
this to the current date DateTime.ToDay.  
All works fine until the localization is changed, for example to Germany,

I am coming from VB and one can just righ-click on a form and rename it.
How do I do this in VC++?
TIA,

I get two errors
void DisplayProjectedValue(double amount, int years)
{
Random __gc * r = new Random();

I have a problem with using listBox1. I have a two forms form1 and
form2. In form1 are controls listBox1, textBox1  and button witch
creating object of class Form2. In class Form2 I create a pointer to
object of class Form1. I don't known how to use method add(), where

Hi, I'm making custom component - is it possible to hide some inherited
properties so I won't see them in form designer?

I have a class hierarchy distributed over 3 native C++ dlls. The base class
has a .NET Windows.Form for status output via a gcroot<>.
The gcroot is declared private - the sub classes only have access via a
protected "print"-method.

Gang,
I am self taught in C and fairly proficient for last 20 years.  Don't
program much, just little utilities for work.  Been wanting to create
windows forms and found MS VC++ Express.  Installed it, bought book, etc.

I do not know if this is the right group for my questions but I would
guess.
I have some DLL written in ANSI C++ for a cross platform use. For each
DLL I have a Plugin class that extend an interface tha allow me to

I'm developing a product I eventual plan to sell commercially. I'm currently
developing the prototype with MS VS VC++ .NET 2008 Express /CLI (managed).
Further, it uses the SAPI TTS and Voice Recognition engine.
When I go commercial, what all do I need to do to be legit? Will I ...

The data and connection wizzards of VS2005 result in the connection string
being put in the application config file. I have an application where I
would like to provide connection string information from a class that I
write. I cannot find a   way to replace the work done by the ...

I have written a console application that acts as a server engine,
processes commands sent by another application (using IPC). Currently,
when my server app runs, it displays the standard DOS box.
I want to be able to run my server app without displaying ANY console

First off, I would like to state that I'm using VS.2003 / .NET Framework 1.1
and the MC++ that comes with it.  I am stuck with this IDE for the time
being as I am supporting some older platforms.  So, I'm not going to be
migrating to VS.2005 just yet!