can't resize VB controls manually

[tcurrier]

I was going to reply to an earlier thread about this subject, but I can't seem to locate the original thread.

It just started happening the other day that I am no longer able to manually resize any VB controls in my projects. I've had my new machine for a while now and had used the VB6 IDE with no problems.

Now, I can only resize controls using the SHIFT + ARROW method. And no, the 'lock controls' option isn't set on the form.

Anyone have any other ideas ? Thanks...

[LaVolpe]

Here's that thread you were talking about. No solution posted in that thread.

Edited. Out of curiosity. Double check the read/write permission properties of all your files related to your project. Are any of them read-only?

[tcurrier]

No, the files aren't marked as 'read only'.... It was mentioned in the thread that a reinstall didn't solve the problem, but I might go ahead and try that option anyway.

[LaVolpe]

No, the files aren't marked as 'read only'.... It was mentioned in the thread that a reinstall didn't solve the problem, but I might go ahead and try that option anyway.

I would if I were in your shoes. Ensure you elevate permissions if installing on Vista/Win7, definitely run as administrator or turn UAC off. You might want to give a quick forum search regarding VB6 installation and Vista or Win7.

[brucevde]

I don't know if this applies to you but sometimes strange things occur in the VB IDE when its menus have been customized.

If you have done any menu customizations try resetting them
View menu -> Toolbars -> Customize...
Toolbar tab -> Reset button

[LaVolpe]

Merri or Marty, you removed your reply. Didn't catch who exactly it was -- ghoster!

I think it was a great troubleshooting idea: Lock the controls, then unlock the controls to see if it is resolved (i.e, toggle the lock function). Maybe save changes between the toggling. But if this problem applies to all new projects too, then I doubt it will solve anything.

[MartinLiss]

Merri, you removed your reply. I think it was a great troubleshooting idea: Lock the controls, then unlock the controls to see if it is resolved (i.e, toggle the lock function). Maybe save changes between the toggling.

You meant me I assume and I'm only Merri some of the time Anyhow I suggested that it might be the Lock Controls Toggle but then I reread the original post and saw that the poster said that that wasn't it.

[LaVolpe]

You meant me I assume and I'm only Merri some of the time Anyhow I suggested that it might be the Lock Controls Toggle but then I reread the original post and saw that the poster said that that wasn't it.

Hence toggling from on to off is a good idea; whether it works or not is another question. The referenced thread in reply #2 didn't attempt that idea. And yes I mean't you. All you 2-syllable guys whose handles start with 'M' look the same to me

[tcurrier]

Toggling 'lock controls' didn't work, and even a reinstall of VB6 didn't work....

Out of ideas .... Guess I'll convert all my VB programs to Java ... LOL

[MartinLiss]

Not very likely but...

Can you edit the form?
If you add a new control to the form, is it locked too?
Is the project folder read-only?

[tcurrier]

Can you edit the form?

Yes

If you add a new control to the form, is it locked too?

Yes

Is the project folder read-only?

No

When I grab the resize handle and drag it, a dotted line appears. When the
mouse is released, the dotted line disappears, and no resizing is done.

[MartinLiss]

Can you attach a small project that has the problem?

[tcurrier]

Just a form with a command button on it, which I can't resize ....

I renamed the .VBP file to .TXT, since the upload dialog wouldn't allow me to upload a .VBP file...

[tcurrier]

Here's the .FRM file... renamed from RESIZE_CONTROLS.FRM to RESIZE_CONTROLS_FORM.TXT

[tcurrier]

Also, my OS is Windows XP ...

[MartinLiss]

Unfortuneatly it works normally for me so I have no idea what's going on at your end.

A couple of FYIs though:

• Normally people create zip or rar files and attach them, and
• You can have multiple attahments on a single post.

[tcurrier]

Thanks.... Forgot about the .ZIP file option... The multiple post was due to the fact that I forgot to include the .FRM file in the first post

[alazarou]

I got the same problem with the "lock" controls ... if any solution is present please.....inform us...

[Doogle]

I think that this http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=628299 thread may give you pointers although the OP still hasn't (as far as I know) resolved the problem.

[alazarou]

I'm using the shift + arrow method but this isn't a solution for sure...
It's a really annoying problem ...

[wtchristman]

Several of us at the company I work at have the same issue. The common "Thread" with these systems is that we have both Visual Basic 6 (SP6) loaded along with Visual Studio 2010. The problems started occuring right after loading Visual Stuido 2010. I have not tracked down the problem yet, but this might help eveyone on this post find a quick solution. I am betting it is something in the Windows Registry, but I am not 100% sure yet. Please let me know if anyone finds out what the issue is between Visual Stuido 2010 & Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0(SP6). Also, all of our systems are Windows XP SP3 with all updates applied.

[wtchristman]

One other thought.... We also have Visual Studio 2008 loaded so we can convert the code from VB6 to the .NET Framework. Unfortunately, Microsoft dropped the conversion from VB6 in later versions of Microsoft Visual Studio and you must load 2008 to convert VB6 -> Visual Studio 2010. The problems did not start until Visual Studio 2010 was loaded....

[gowen]

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...=1#post4369085

I verified that it is, indeed, Verdasys Digital Guardian causing the issue. I uninstalled the application and the sizing returned to the way it should. Going forward this will not be an issue because I can just uninstall it on any machines I'm coding VB Studio 6 (C,VB,ect it's all IDE). This issue is now resolved.

Thanks

PS: Installing breaks, uninstalling fixes. It seems that tcurrier also confirmed that he has Digital Guardian Agent (Verdasys) installed and continues to have the issue. My suggestion would be to get the uninstall key or force uninstall it without and continue to code up using VB6.

[Joacim Andersson]

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...=1#post4369085

You do realize that this thread is 2.5 years old, right?

[gowen]

You do realize that this thread is 2.5 years old, right?

Yes, this was referenced in the link posted. This is what I came across when doing a search and decided, like a good citizen, I'd post up the resolution for future patrons who may stumble on the same problem.