Folder moved/How to change component path?

Question

Hi guys. First post and requiring some help. I've developed a program in vb.net that uses a component (.ocx file) which I added through the the COM components window. I have to burn the program to a cd then be able to run it off cd and also drag it to desktop and run it from there. When I try this the program comes up with an error as the component is no longer in the program as the path was set to whatever it was when being created. I was hoping someone here would be able to advise me as to how i can make the component work from many different locations. It is however always in the same folder if that helps. Any advice?

ComputerJy · Answer

Hey wise guy. In order to use a component in Visual Basic application it should be registered in the system's COM...it's not just A FILE. This is programming.... not mathematics

Andrew Wooster · Answer

Or you can make all your paths be relative. So if your program is coded in c:\coding\program and the .ocx is in c:\coding\program\resources then instead of putting that as your reference (check the properties of your reference) put .\resources.

ComputerJy · Answer

Hi to u this is my first post too...but I think I hve your answer. Create a setup wizard to your program this will keep track of the component in the system Registery then burn your prog setup onto a CD