Error when app is run from clients

[RollyS]

I don't get it at all. I installed my app on a server, and everything is fine when I run it there. But when I try to run it from the workstations, I see run time error. The error says that this so-and-so controls are not registered.

I find this really strange 'coz all controls are registered on the server after my installation. And I definitely see some controls (like command buttons and text boxes) on the MDI form when I run my app (from the workstations). But when I try to open those forms with SSTab, Crystal Report Control and MSHFlexGrid, there is an error.

Don't you find it strange? Why do the command buttons, and text boxes come out OK in the MDI form? Why not the SSTab and MSHFlexGrid? Aren't they controls too like command buttons and text boxes?

My purpose is for the clients to run the application from the server so that I only have to make one installation.

I really am perplexed. I know my app's packaging is perfect coz I tried it to several computers. Can somebody tell me what to do. I'd really appreciate it.

 

[Eradic8or]

It sound to me like the additional references are not registered on the workstations.
Although your server install is perfect, all the extra components must be installed on the workstations as well.
Are you just attempting to run the EXE file? or are you trying a full install of your app first?.
I would get around this by installing your app on the workstation, then deleting the local executable.
Then create a shortcut to the EXE that resides on the server.
I do not know which network you are using (novell or NT).
I use Novell so I would create a snapshot of your application and distribute via Zenworks. You could then create a NAL distributed icon which points to the server for the EXE file.

Someone else might be able to shed light on how to do this via a NT network.
Hope this helps.

Eradic8or.

 

[RollyS]

Yeah, I think installing my app on each clients is the answer.

I only use Win98 on the server.

Thanks for the help.