My chart won't show data anymore.

[DieselPower]

I didn't change the code for my chart at all and it won't display data anymore.  I ran an old copy and that one worked so I pasted that chart and legend in the newer version and it still wouldn't display data.  Then I took the newest version minus a few changes that I had pulled from the network drive this morning (it worked) and it STILL won't show data.  All of the text boxes are, but the chart is showing nothing.

At the same time I noticed this problem, the computer seemed to bog way down, although the task manager does not reveal this.  Even with low processor usage it is taking several minutes for the PC to load or close visual studio and several minutes to run the program.  If I pause, I can see that it is getting stuck on initialize components.

I put a break point in the code that charts data (I have not changed this code in weeks) and it is making it to that point.  For some reason the chart is not repainting or something.  Earlier today I started the program and the chart did not even show up so I restarted the program and it was there the next time.

What is going on?!?!

[DieselPower]

I fixed the chart problem, but VS. NET is really slow...

And by slow I mean it is taking 2 minutes to load and then another 2 minutes to run.  It is spending a lot of time in InitializeComponents.  This is not typical.  Until today, it has not taken anywhere near this long.

Any ideas?

[bilalD]

This is just a guess, but perhaps this KB might help.

There might be something else involved as well, since this program used to work at some point and then started behaving erratically recently. Try creating a simple project from scratch and see if you still run into this kind of problem (chart not plotting and taking a long time to load).

[DieselPower]

The chart problem was my own fault and doesn't have anything to do with slow loading times.  I figured that out after I made this post.  I followed the instructions in that KB and I will let you know if it helps.

[DieselPower]

Instant gratification.  Thanks!