I'm new to using web matrix and I keep getting this error
Compiler Error Message: BC30037: Character is not valid.
when trying to run script. Here is what I get back

Line 2: <script runat="server">
Line 3:
Line 4: <% @Page language="VB" runat="server" %>
Line 5: <% @Import namespace="System.Data" %>
Line 6: <% @Import namespace="System.XML" %>
 Source File: C:\BegASPNET11\Ch02\datacontrolxml2.aspx Line: 4

Thanks

Hi there,

You need to place the directives (starting with an @ symbol) outside the <script> element:

<% @Page language="VB" runat="server" %>
<% @Import namespace="System.Data" %>
<% @Import namespace="System.XML" %>
<script runat="server">

</script>

Personally, I wouldn't invest time in learning ASP.NET 1.1 and Web Matrix. It's older technology, since long replaced with ASP.NET 2.0 and 3.5, using the (equally free) versions of Visual Web Developer Express Edition 2005 and 2008: http://www.microsoft.com/express/vwd/

If you're interested in learning more about ASP.NET 3.5 you may want to check out my book Beginning ASP.NET 3.5: http://www.wrox.com/WileyCDA/WroxTit...47018759X.html

Cheers,

Imar

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Got it to work, I just might have to take your advice. Thanks