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TN - 1175 Using the Microsoft Flex Grid with later versions of InTouch

Description

 

Using the Microsoft FlexGrid Control 6.0 with later versions of InTouch

  • Author: Mike Viteri
  • Published: 8/5/2021
  • Applies to: InTouch 2017 and later

Details

Some older InTouch application were developed with the Microsoft Flex Grid Control 6.0 Active X. This was a control that was included in Visual Basic 6.

When migrating to a newer version of InTouch the control is need some the application can function properly. 

 

1. In order for the Flex Grid Active X to work it will need Visual Studio Community 2015 installed. The link below is where it can be downloaded but it will required a Microsoft Account to login.

https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/

2. Install Visual Studio Community 2015.

3. Download the Flex Grid Active X(Below). Then the Active x control needs to be registered. The control can be registered using the technote below.

https://knowledge.insourcess.com/?title=Visualization_and_Supervisory_Control/InTouch/Maximize_%26_Optimize/TN_IT168_Register_ActiveX_add_it_to_InTouch

4. Go into WindowMaker and add the Active X Control.

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5. When adding the control you should see this below to know the Flex Grid is working correctly.

 

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6. Now if you have an older InTouch application with the control you can migrate and keep all the Flex Grid configurations.

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