Reading/Writing Registry Entries?

So, I've got this little VB routine that batch processes files for printing,
binding, saving, etc. I've added a component that allows users to Archive
drawings as well. Basically all this does is prompt the user for an
"Archive Title", creates a folder named "Job Number + Archive Title + Date",
then copies the selected files to that folder.

I want to change the prompt for archive from a simple text box to a Combo
Box where the user can either pick from say the last 10 entries or enter a
new one. I figure this could be handled either from a text file or the
registry. Neither of which I currently know how to do.

Can anyone give me some pointers as which solution might be better and how
to go about getting started?

Thanks!

 

Use the SaveSetting and the GetSetting which save to the registry.

This is what I use to read a text file:

<snip>
Dim strMatText As String
Dim strFileName As String
Dim Filehandle%

strFileName = "I:\Borders\BuffInd Menu\BOM Material.txt"

Filehandle% = FreeFile
Open strFileName For Input As #Filehandle%
MousePointer = fmMousePointerHourGlass
Do While Not EOF(Filehandle%)
Line Input #Filehandle%, strMatText
cboMaterial.AddItem strMatText
Loop
MousePointer = fmMousePointerDefault
Close #Filehandle%
<snip>
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Thanks,

David M. Gardner
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Use an XML or INI file, or worst case a regular text file. The first two
are preferable to a text file because they are structured and easier to
access. Search the ng or www.codehound.com for examples.

The registry is good for the location of this file say, but not for storing
continually changing data. Some will disagree but the simple fact is there
is already too much crap in the reg.

 

thanks David - that's been a big help.

I have the form set to read and write to the external file - but I have one
more question...

How difficult would it be to insert the form data at the TOP of the external
file? I figured out how to append it, but not how it insert it...

Any ideas?

 

I don't think I can help with that as someone helped me with the code I
gave. I'm still in that stage of all most a real programmer. My skills are
very limited. Sorry I can't be anymore help.

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Thanks,

David M. Gardner
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Create a new file.
Append the original file to the new file.
Kill the original file.
Rename the new file.

Regards - Nathan