BUG: DataFormat Doesn't Behave as Expected Using Datacombo/List (192876)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q192876

SYMPTOMS

After setting the DataFormat property of the DataCombo control, only the top item in the list is formatted. Setting the DataFormat property of the DataList Control does not format any of the other data in the list.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Taking into consideration the above mentioned symptoms, it is not advisable to use the DataFormat property for the DataCombo or DataList controls at this time.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Create a Standard EXE project in Visual Basic. Form1 is created default.
  2. On the components menu, select "Microsoft ADO Data Control 6.0" and "Microsoft DataList Controls 6.0."
  3. Add a DataCombo and ADODC to the form.
  4. Set the ADODC Properties as follows: 
          ConnectionString = DSN set to "Nwind.mdb"
      RecordSource = Orders
  5. Set the DataCombo Properties as follows: 
          RowSource = adodc1
      ListField = OrderDate
      BoundColumn = OrderDate
      DataSource = adodc1
      DataField = OrderDate
      DataFormat = Date (10-Oct-98)
  6. Run the form and note that only the first item in the DataCombo is formatted.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/8/2003
Keywords:kbbug KB192876
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