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Overriding from the dropdownlist in the IDE?

Where has it gone? In VS2003 it was possible to select overriding in the ddl′s above the code. I used this feature a lot, now it seems goneSad
[201 byte] By [Ramirez] at [2008-1-22]
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# 1

In VB 2005 we moved the functionality into the code editor itself.

If you type Overrides<space> in the editor you'll be given an Intellisense completion list of the overridable members available. Select the member you wish to override and the editor will insert the signature, etc.

Thanks,
Jay

JaySch_MS at 2007-8-21 > top of Msdn Tech,Visual Basic,Visual Basic IDE...
# 2
Yes, I figured this out shortly after posting here. This is the way it works in VS2003 for C#. I prefer the old VB way. Sure it has the disadvantage of leaving the code, but it provides a central place to overlook the possible overridable functions. I for myself use this often as a dictionary to see these functions.
Now I have to type "Public Overrides" which is a lot more to enter. Also it has the disadvantage of having to delete this words, when I find the method is not there. Besides finding out about this features is for people new to VB2005 quite difficult.

Don′t get me wrong. It is a great addition. If programming with a base class you know in and out, it is quick and quite handy. But why remove the old way? They could exist side by side and leave it to the taste of the programmer.

Ramirez at 2007-8-21 > top of Msdn Tech,Visual Basic,Visual Basic IDE...
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