Re: Binary Compatibility

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"Jack" <SonomaJack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have an OCX that is set for Binary Version Compatibility.

Sometime when I compile it I get a message that the component is in use.
Typically I just close VB6 and restart, then compile and it then works.
However lately it have become more and more difficult to get it to
compile, I need to close VB rename the ocx, restart VB (get a message that
it cannot find the ocx), rename the ocx back, reset binary compat then
compile.

Any ideas on how to avoid this convoluted process and just get it to
compile?

jack

Are you over-writing the compatibility file each time you compile? That can
cause quite a few problems. The compatibility model should be a separate
copy of the component you're working on. Also, when you rename (or move) a
registered component, the changes are reflected in the registry
automatically. Since you're renaming, doing other things and renaming back,
you'll probably end up in DLL Hell (you're already half way there <g>)
before long and end up with a bunch of extra entries in the registry for the
component you're working on.

Here's a bit more about compatibility.....

Binary Compatibility
http://www.vbsight.com/BinaryComp.htm

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