Active X Documents

[Robert Taylor]

Hi -

I am able to produce and run an Active X Document locally on my own machine, but am unable to then download it if I transfer the various files to my website.


I read in the book "Visual Basic 5.0 Exam Guide"


"If you are using VB5's Enterprise Edition, you have the option of registering your ActiveX component remotely. You can find the Remote Automation Connection Manager in... etc."


Does this imply that you need the Enterprise Edition perhaps to put things out on a remote web site?


Is it possible to put an application on one's web site from VB5.0 Professional Version and then successfully download it or am I trying the impossible?


Any info will be gratefully appreciated -

Thanks,

Robert

[Vinayak Sapre]

I think the problem is in packaging. The vbruntime needs to be downloaded and installed on the client machine.

You definitely don't need Ent Edition of VB. Activex document is client side techonology so you really do't need any remote automation at all unless you have implemented it internally.

I suggest try this as a first experiment. The packing wizard allows you to create network install. Use this to create cab file. Install it on intranet. You will be able to make sure all required stuff is packaged.




Vinayak Sapre