Try using VB instead of vb, I believe it is case sensitive. Also, pretty sure VB is the default language so I don't think you need to qualify it with a Page directive.
John -----Original Message----- From: Ben Joyce [mailto:ben@;babelfish.co.uk] Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 3:15 PM To: dotnet Subject: asp.net newbie is curious... hi all. well, I have finally sorted out my workstation and have vs.net installed and working. I have the Wrox Press book "Professional ASP.NET" (released around Beta 2) and am just starting to have a go at connecting to datasources, etc. I'm a bit baffled :) When I created a new page I got the following at the top: ----- 8< ----- <%@ Page Language="vb" AutoEventWireup="false" Codebehind="WebForm1.aspx.vb" Inherits="WebApplication3.WebForm1"%> ----- >8 ----- I used the same page and wrote some of the example code in, as follows: ----- 8< ----- <%@Import Namespace="System.Data" %> <%@Import Namespace="System.Data.SqlClient" %> <html> <head> <script language="vb" runat="server"> sub Page_Load(source as object, e as eventargs) dim myConnection as SQLConnection dim myCommand as SQLCommand dim myReader as SQLDataReader dim SQL as string dim ConnStr as string SQL = "SELECT * FROM Shippers" ConnStr = "server=capsicum;uid=sa;pwd=;database=Northwind;" myConnection = New SQLConnection(ConnStr) myConnection.Open() myCommand = New SQLCommand(SQL, myConnection) myReader = myCommand.ExecuteReader() Shippers.DataSource = myReader Shippers.Databind() MyLabel.Text = myConnection.ConnectionString end sub </script> </head> <form runat="server"> <asp:DropDownList id="Shippers" name="Shippers" DataTextField="CompanyName" DataValueField="ShipperID" runat="server" /> <asp:Label id="MyLabel" runat="server" /> </form> </html> ----- >8 ----- What I want to know is why the page wont run with the <%@ Page Language="vb" ... %> code in there, but runs fine if I take it out. Any ideas? Also, I am an experienced Classic ASP developer (5+ years) but I'm slightly thrown by the .NET stuff. Would anyone have any advice for me, things to watch out for, etc, or any good tutorial sites? Much appreciated. .ben -- ben joyce // [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +44 (0)7958 933718 // http://www.babelfish.co.uk --- You are currently subscribed to dotnet as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% --------- Administrated by 15 Seconds : http://www.15Seconds.com List Archives/Search : http://local.15Seconds.com/search Subscription Information : http://www.15seconds.com/listserv.htm Advertising Information: http://www.internet.com/mediakit/ The content contained in this electronic message is not intended to constitute formation of a contract binding TWTC. TWTC will be contractually bound only upon execution, by an authorized officer, of a contract including agreed terms and conditions or by express application of its tariffs. This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this E-Mail or by telephone. --- You are currently subscribed to dotnet as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------- Administrated by 15 Seconds : http://www.15Seconds.com List Archives/Search : http://local.15Seconds.com/search Subscription Information : http://www.15seconds.com/listserv.htm Advertising Information: http://www.internet.com/mediakit/
