BUG: Resource Leak / Graphics Problems (R11170)

Summary

This article describes a resource leak which uses up extra GDI objects. This information applies to:

• BetterButton 1.1

Details

In builds prior to revision 1.1.317, a resource leak causes the button control to use up extra GDI objects. If an application with a BetterButton is left for a long period of time or if the control is re-painted multiple times, the resource leak can ultimately cause the application to fail due to lack of memory.

Some noticeable symptoms include improperly drawn buttons, extraneous graphics drawn throughout your application, program crashes, large or bold fonts, or buttons that are no longer visible.

Workaround

The only workaround to this problem is to download the latest patch from Variad Corporation's Web site. If you would like to download this file now, please enter your email address and serial number below:

How to Install

• Close all development environments (such as Microsoft® Visual Basic®) which contain a reference to the BetterButton control
• Enter your serial number and email address below to download the patch
• Save the file to the Windows\System or WinNT\System32 folder, where the existing .OCX is installed
• If you are prompted to overwrite this file, select yes.
• The OCX is binary-compatible. No need to re-register the file, but if you find that it does not work, you may try to register using the following command (substitute the <system[32]path> with the path of your Windows\System or WinNT\System32 folder on your computer):

regsvr32 <System[32]path>\varBetterButton.ocx

• You do not need to re-compile your software. Simply install the new file with your product in the same way you would distribute the older version.

More Information

If you still can't find information about the problem, send an email to support@variad.com.  Please indicate the following when you are having difficulty:

• Product Name
• Your Serial Number (very important)
• The nature of the problem
• How you can reproduce the problem (if known)
• Your Name, Company and telephone number.

Our support staff will attempt to contact you within 24 hours regarding the problem.