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Getting to the Top of the Pecking Order

by yaxW

What's pecking order got to do with PowerBuilder? When does pecking order matter in PowerScript coding? Read on to see the connection!

RESTful Web Services: A Quick-Start How-to Guide - Part 2

by yaxW

Coding a client to retrieve data from a response-oriented RESTful service

How to Force an Application to Open in Administrator Mode without Prompt

by gmtzgtz

How to Force an Application to Open in Administrator Mode without Prompt

Sybase PowerBuilder Meets Microsoft .NET

by Sybase

An article that explores why Sybase PowerBuilder has remained throughout the years a bastion of application development productivity for a wide class of enterprise applications that combine heavy database orientation with a highly productive graphical user interface (GUI).

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Call C# assembly and its method in PowerBuilder

by Musakkhir

Call C# class and its method in PowerBuilder 11.

PowerBuilder ‘Gotcha’ – Grid Datawindows with Picture Controls

by Matt Balent

So I’m working on a ‘dashboard’ style datawindow in an application which shows a grid of data along with some graphics so the user can easily see changes/important stuff. There are a number of reasons to use a grid datawindow for this, especially since they can easily be changed by

PowerBuilder – Using .NET Visual Controls in PB Classic Applications

by Matt Balent

How to use .NET Visual controls in PB Classic applications

Sybase PowerBuilder Meets Microsoft .NET

by Sybase

An article that explores why Sybase PowerBuilder has remained throughout the years a bastion of application development productivity for a wide class of enterprise applications that combine heavy database orientation with a highly productive graphical user interface (GUI).

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C#: Adding dll files into assembly file

29 Sep 2011 by Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov

To dig out such thing, use Microsoft Dependency Walker, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependency_walker[^], http://www.dependencywalker.com/[^].It helped me in some difficult situations like the one you described, can certainly help you, too.—SA

C#: Adding dll files into assembly file

29 Sep 2011 by Mehdi Gholam

Obviuosly you are missing some files, the best course is to use PowerBuilder's own packager to create a setup file which will install everything your application needs.

Getting to the Top of the Pecking Order

14 Oct 2011 by yaxW

What's pecking order got to do with PowerBuilder? When does pecking order matter in PowerScript coding? Read on to see the connection!

RESTful Web Services: A Quick-Start How-to Guide - Part 2

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

Coding a client to retrieve data from a response-oriented RESTful service

How to Force an Application to Open in Administrator Mode without Prompt

26 Nov 2011 by gmtzgtz

How to Force an Application to Open in Administrator Mode without Prompt

oledb connection for powerbuilder

7 Dec 2011 by Mehdi Gholam

PowerBuilder has native connectors, see here : http://www.sybase.com/detail?id=44510[^]

Convert PowerBuilder Application into .NET

30 Apr 2013 by Aydin Homay

HiI research about your question and I find some links for you they can be use full please check and tell me result so tnx ;)1-http://infocenter.sybase.com/help/index.jsp?topic=/com.sybase.infocenter.dc33822.1251/doc/html/hfr1269361654784.html[^]...

Sybase PowerBuilder Meets Microsoft .NET

16 Mar 2012 by Sybase

An article that explores why Sybase PowerBuilder has remained throughout the years a bastion of application development productivity for a wide class of enterprise applications that combine heavy database orientation with a highly productive graphical user interface (GUI).

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C#: Adding dll files into assembly file

29 Sep 2011 by sameertm

hi all, I have created a web service in powerbuilder 12.5 and i installed that web service into the client machine. I created a powerbuilder runtime packager and I installed it into the client machine.When I execute that web service it's showing an error: Could not load file or...

The Missing Link

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

Creating efficient, maintainable, partitioned applications

Slicing the Pie with PowerBuilder .NET 12.1 EBF Project Partitioning

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

In this article, I'll take a look the new project painter feature included in the March 21.1 EBF release that gives you control over how you architect your deployment.

Bound and Tied: What Is Data Binding?

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

The basic aspects of data binding, a core feature of WPF

Merging Newer Technology into an Existing Code Line

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

There's a code problem that is PowerBuilder specific: the visual inheritance hierarchy and its XAML implementation, which are going to fight you tooth and nail not to be changed. I'm going to focus on this issue in the rest of this article.

Bye Bye Clip Window; Hello Snippets

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

Increase .NET coding productivity

Web Services DataWindows

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

Web Services DataWindows tips and tricks from the field

oledb connection for powerbuilder

7 Dec 2011 by sameertm

hi all i have created application in powerbuilder, i need sql oledb connection string to connect ms-sql server. please someone give me oledb connection string for powerbuilder

oledb connection for powerbuilder

8 Dec 2011 by seravan

// Profile OLEDB-SQLServer-LocalSQLCA.DBMS = "OLE DB"SQLCA.LogPass = SQLCA.LogId = "sa"SQLCA.AutoCommit = FalseSQLCA.DBParm = "PROVIDER='SQLOLEDB',DATASOURCE='(local)',PROVIDERSTRING='Database=EASDemoDB'" See: http://pbdj.sys-con.com/node/106956?page=0,1...

oledb connection for powerbuilder

8 Dec 2011 by Eduard Lu

You could take a look at this for a complete set of connection strings.http://www.connectionstrings.com/[^]Best regards,Eduard

Golbal search in PowerBuilder 5

13 Jan 2012 by SwarnenduDas

Hi All,I want to search for any literal or variable name or function name in PowerBuilder 5 throghout the application. Can anyone let me know how to do it. For PB8 and above I can just right click on the target and search for the string. But in PB 5 there is no such option.ThanksSwarnendu

Using the Tag Property – Part 1

19 Jan 2012 by rikbrooks

Carrying the microhelp along in the DataWindow

Using the Tag Property - Part 2

19 Jan 2012 by rikbrooks

Tips and techniques

Using the Tag Property – Part 3

19 Jan 2012 by rikbrooks

The use of the tag property of DataWindow columns

Extending SQLCA

20 Jan 2012 by rikbrooks

The goal is to replace SQLCA with something a little more robust

Service-Based Architecture for the DataWindow

20 Jan 2012 by rikbrooks

Minimizing the amount of memory that the DataWindow requires

DataWindow Magic: Master_Detail Object

20 Jan 2012 by rikbrooks

Demystifying the object

Help with DataWindow.Print.CustomPage.Length

2 Mar 2012 by leocode7

Hello Everyone,I was set tha paper-size of a reporte (datawindow) in my powerbuilder aplication.I wrote the following code in powerbuilder:dw_impresion.Object.DataWindow.Print.preview=truedw_impresion.Object.DataWindow.Print.Paper.Size=256 //HERE APLICATION...

in powerbuilder , to take print out from terminal server using system default printer

22 May 2012 by polachan

Is it possible to take the print from system default printer , not terminal server default printer. My powerbuilder application is running from terminal server but printer to use local default printerPlease help

PowerBuilder – Using .NET Visual Controls in PB Classic Applications

26 Jun 2012 by Matt Balent

How to use .NET Visual controls in PB Classic applications

PowerBuilder ‘Gotcha’ – Grid Datawindows with Picture Controls

29 Jun 2012 by Matt Balent

So I’m working on a ‘dashboard’ style datawindow in an application which shows a grid of data along with some graphics so the user can easily see changes/important stuff. There are a number of reasons to use a grid datawindow for this, especially since they can easily be changed by

How to Add Images to datagrid in powerbuilder application

21 Jul 2012 by Member 9289072

I could not do anything I can add Image to my project. Please help me

How to Add Images to datagrid in powerbuilder application

22 Jul 2012 by woutercx

Like this?http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=1181996[^]or thishttp://manuals.sybase.com/onlinebooks/group-pbarc/pbm0500e/pbug/@Generic__BookTextView/24190;hf=0[^]or thishttp://www.appeon.com/about/newsletters/ISUG_Journal_Power_of_DW_Object.pdf[^]or...

call wcf service in powerbuilder 12.0

4 Aug 2012 by sameertm

hi all i have one wcf service, i want to call that wcf service in my powerbuilder 12.0 application , pls tell how to call this.your help will be greatfull

call wcf service in powerbuilder 12.0

5 Aug 2012 by Mehdi Gholam

Check this (on the Sybase site): http://www.sybase.com/detail?id=1069345[^]

webservice return value

8 Aug 2012 by sameertm

hi all i have small application in powerbuilder and i have added webservice refernce my powber builderwhen i excute the webservice i am getting string and integer value perfectlybut when my webservice return some xml data, i don't know how to catch it from webservice in powerbuilder...

webservice return value

7 Aug 2012 by _Amy

Hi,Refer the links for similar discussions:returning XML Document through C# Web Service[^]http://forums.asp.net/t/1253455.aspx/1[^]http://stackoverflow.com/questions/496222/returning-xml-natively-in-a-net-c-webservice[^]Here is an article : Walkthrough: Creating an XML Web Service...

web service with powerbuilder

8 Aug 2012 by sameertm

hi all i have developer powerbuilder application,inside my powerbuilder i added webservice, that webservice will return xml data's, i want to catch that xml data's from webservice to powerbuilder datawindow, how i can do this pls help me in this issue

powerbuilder 12.5 compatability issue with windws xp

30 Oct 2012 by Naufel Basheer

We have migrated from PB 10 to PB 12.5. After migrating our application terminating when we used to insert template into the third party tool (TerEdit control). The issue is happening for only one of the template. This happens when we try to close the response window. This is working fine with...

powerbuilder Ole datawindow retrieve through C#

31 Oct 2012 by khanzzirfan

Hi The below written article in C# is great and really really helped me alot. First thank you for sharing the article. PowerBuilder – Using C# Visual Objects in PB Classic Applications[^]I have a one question, regarding powerbuilder datawindow retrieve for ole object which I want...

Not found SetResourceReference in new Groupbox I'm creating in code behind

17 Sep 2013 by aripian

Can you help me with this problem?want to set a reference to a Template in a groupbox I'm creating in the code behind.In a example I found, they mostly use SetResourceReference method. However, I see that this method doesn't seem to exist on the new Groupbox property in creating. ...

the big difference?

9 Nov 2013 by Christian Graus

The filters are different, on the most basic level, so they are not 'the same'. Emit your SQL in code to see what your string mashing is creating, to see how it differs. Also, this is horrible, don't do it. Use paramaterised queries if you must string mash SQL.

Where we mention the .net framework version details in powerbuilder code?

19 Mar 2014 by Yogendra Kumar Mente

When I run powerbuilder application it gives the error as "unable to find a version of the runtime to run this application"...In my machine only .net framework 4.0 is installed I don't want to install another frameworks...Where we mention the .net framework details in powerbuilder(10.5) code..?

Where we mention the .net framework version details in powerbuilder code?

19 Mar 2014 by Richard MacCutchan

Try asking your question at http://www.sybase.co.uk/products/modelingdevelopment/powerbuilder[^].

How Do I View An Image In A Datawindow

26 Aug 2014 by manjuanna

How do i view an jpg image (in local drive) in datawindow controlfrom another window button click by passing variable

SAP Listener - Sample Code using Powerbuilder - MBC

26 Mar 2015 by CHill60

The SAP community network may be a better place to do your research for this.See this[^] for example

SAP Listener or IDOC Listener sample code - mc

1 Apr 2015 by Member 10556516

Hi Everyone,Would like to seek help on how to code for IDOC Listener or getting of SAP IDOCAppreciate if you could provide a working program? Thank you so much in advance for the help.

Migration of powerbuilder 11 to 12.6

25 Nov 2015 by KarstenK

Migrating to a newer version is the normal in the Sofware industry. It has more features, less bugs and more comfort.In your case you need a newer dll which works with your code. Are you sure, that isnt some configuration error, as missing dlls or rights?Check the documentation for...

Are there any free tools for migrating powerbuilder (client/server) application to java (n-tier) application making a thing client preserving all business logic?

19 Jan 2016 by Rohit Panwar

Hi All,I'm looking for some migration tools that can help to move powerbuilder application (client/server thick) to some n-tier thin client Java applications. I've came across SoftSol but its not free. I'm looking for some tools which I can use on my own and can modify code wherever...

How to send click event to invisible window's buttons?

17 Aug 2016 by ADNnetPonzo

I have a scenario where some windows are required to be automated non-visually from a controller window, that opens, sets parameters and send events to the other windows controls, like SetFocus (mostly text boxes) and Clicked (exclusively to buttons).The process works fine when the...

POWER BI(report publishing option)

11 Jul 2018 by Member 13518187

I have Developed the Reports on Power Bi and Now I want to Publish them for End users , Do we have any services or any Application on which I can Host Power bi reports , Services can be paid but Looking for Budget friendly. My demand is that When I send power bi reports through email or Any...

POWER BI(report publishing option)

11 Jul 2018 by Gerry Schmitz

You want to use the Power BI "server" component, but don't want to "pay" for it (while the desktop version is free). Not going to happen.

WebBrowser C++ to Powerbuilder

9 May 2020 by Uri xd

I see this is an old post, but anyway I just have an idea to workaround the problem: Can You use the PreviewKeyDown event on the C# webbrowser control as an interface between the control and the container control? Maybe you'll need to define that...

RESTful Web Services: A Quick-Start How-to Guide - Part 1

14 Oct 2011 by yaxW

Coding a client to retrieve data from a response-oriented RESTful service

Refactoring PowerBuilder Applications

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

Rolling multiple test cases into a single test suite

Peering Behind the PowerBuilder .NET Assembly Curtain

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

Examining generated CIL and drawing some conclusions

Refactoring Corner: Partitioning DataWindow Technology

20 Oct 2011 by yaxW

A well-partitioned application will open the way for future code migration to other GUI platforms

Call C# assembly and its method in PowerBuilder

18 Aug 2013 by Musakkhir

Call C# class and its method in PowerBuilder 11.

Case Study: Refactoring a PowerBuilder Classic Application

14 Oct 2011 by yaxW

Thinking creatively about PowerBuilder Classic features can often provide you with a viable solution

Convert PowerBuilder Application into .NET

6 Feb 2018 by asbis

Hi AllI want to migrate PowerBuilder Project into .NET.Is Any one have idea about this how we can convert PowerBuilder project to .NET with help of any third party tool.Is there any tool for this migration(PB into .NET) and what are they can any one knows abouts this and with the help of...

WebBrowser C++ to Powerbuilder

9 May 2020 by OliveiraGui

I created .NET in C# with a control of webbrowser.But, because the new Internet Explorer 9.0 some control , as "ClipBoard Functions (Ctrl+c , Ctrl+v, Ctrl+v)" doesn't work when i paste, the project .NET in OleControl in my project in PowerbuilderDoes anyone know of something to fix...

the big difference?

23 Aug 2013 by Sam Van den Bossche

ls_filter = "v_car_truck_bus_trailer_materiaal_id = " +string(ll_materiaalid) +" AND ('" + string(idt_referentiedatum,"yyyy-mm-dd") + "' > 'dt_geldigvan' OR IsNull ('dt_geldigvan')) AND ( '" + string(idt_referentiedatum,"yyyy-mm-dd") + "'

SAP Listener - Sample Code using Powerbuilder - MBC

25 Mar 2015 by Member 10556516

Hi,Would like to know if there is a way for me to have SAP lisntener using Powerbuilder?Does anyone has a sample code?Thank you.

Migration of powerbuilder 11 to 12.6

25 Nov 2015 by Member 11918152

On migrating an application from Powerbuilder 11 to powerbuilder 12.6, few external functions are not working as they worked earlier and the application crashes.The external function calls a "*.dll" which is generated by C code. On invoking the function the application crashes with the error...