Framework 2.0 Issue

[a1jit]

Hi Guys,

 

Im aware that framework 2.0 comes with some additional controls which framework1.1 does not support like menu,treeview etc

 

Previously i already have framework 1.1 installed on my machine..

 

Then i downloaded Framework 2.0 redist x86 from microsoft site so that

i can try out the menu and tree control..But after installtion and restarting

my machine, i still dont see any additional controls which framework 2.0

supports..

 

Im using windows xp and i have my service pack up to date

 

Has anyone encountered this issue? No idea why its still showing the old

set of controls

 

thanks in advaance

[PlausiblyDamp]

The new controls will not work with the VS 2002 / 2003 IDEs, they are designed for VS 2005 use.

[a1jit]

Hi,

thanks, in other words, you are mentioning that the new controls designed in

framework2.0 cannot be used if im using visual studio 2003?

 

then we need to keep purchasing new IDE to support the new framework?

 

There is no way to only import the new menu control or treeview control library

and make use of it in visual studio 2003?

[Mister E]

You have two options:

 

1) Get VS 2005

2) Compile from the command line

 

Trust me, the first one is the preferred option.

[a1jit]

ok, thanks, i agree with you to go on 2005, but have to put some cash on that :) .. but its worth i feel

 

anyway lets say i wnt to stick to the second solution, how do i actually import/use the new controls (such as menu and tree control) and also tell the compiler to use framework

2.0 to compile application. thanks,,

[snarfblam]

The framework SDK for 2.0 comes with compilers that will target version 2.0 of the framework. There is nothing to import. The new controls can be found within the System.Windows.Forms namespace of System.Windows.Forms.dll, right along with the old ones. You can look up the names of the classes and the functions and properties they have in MSDN.

[a1jit]

Hi,

 

Thanks ..just a bit confused, you mean although im using VS 2003, i can still

use the new controls that comes in framework 2.0 ?

 

You mean the IDE Version is not tied up to the framework version.

 

vs 2002 - Framework 1.0

vs 2003 - Framework 1.1

vs 2005 - Framework 2.0

 

 

Meaning although im using VS2002, I can still use the new controls that comes with Framework 2.0 after installating the new framework?

[a1jit]

Hi,

 

You are right plausibly, i have searched a lot and this is what i got

 

"Visaul Studio Version is tied to a specific version of the Framework"

Still cant believe :) but anyway

 

So i went to microsoft site and downloaded the VS 2005 Express Web Developer Edition, its good, i can see all the control..Its free up to noevember..

 

But its just for development purpose..I cannot deploy the asp.net page i developed..

 

Has anyone tried using VS 2005 Express Web Developer?

 

i develop simple page, and then when i try to access from another machine, it gives some error, seems i can only access from the development machine..

 

Maybe VS 2005 Express Web Developer Edition doesnt enable user to deploy since its a free version..But if anyone managed to deploy asp.net application

developed using this IDE, hope you dont mind sharing it with me..

 

thank you