Error trying to open downloaded files....

[PetergUK]

Hi Guys

I am quite new to VB and find the downloadable projects great for learning from. However, on many occasions when i try to load the project i get an error message:

"Retained" is an invalid key. Project.vbp can't be loaded.

I'm guessing it has something to do with program versions, but can anyone help?

BTW, i'm using VB5 Professional, Windows NT4, SP5.

Cheers

[Jop]

Open the VBP file in Notepad en remove the line wich contain Retained.
If there are other errors delete the lines involving the error too.

have fun mate

[PetergUK]

Hey, thanks Jop!

If they can be deleted, why are they there in the first place?

[Jop]

They are some boleans for VB6, for the IDE to do some things, I don't have VB6 so I can't tell ya what they do, maybe someone with VB6 can test it or look it up in the help files? thanx

BTW, it's pretty easy to write a program wich deletes the retained keys for ya... maybe even automaticly

I wrote one a while ago but I can't find it anymore so if you need help just ask it here

[PetergUK]

Cheers Jop

Maybe it'll be my first project.........