Using Multiple Forms

[MARKSHAM]

Up until now, I've always used a single form along with it's vb code(Form1.vb & Design). I now have a project where two forms are needed. I added a second form so now I also have (Form2.vb & Design). I want to access the 2nd form from a button on the 1st form and visa versa like a hierarchical menu system. Is it necessary to have a parent and child form relationship if I only want one of the forms accessed at any given time? Both forms will have independent vb code, but I will need to use a value created on form one in form two's vb code. I was going to hide each form that is not in focus at the time. What is the best approach for something like this?

MSH

[Christian Graus]

MARKSHAM wrote:

Is it necessary to have a parent and child form relationship if I only want one of the forms accessed at any given time?

No, the sensible thing to do here is to design both forms as user controls, put them on the one form, and switch which one is visible, at the press of a button.

Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )

[MARKSHAM]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm new to VB and OOP so I'm going to have to look up user controls. Thanks again for leading me in the right direction.

MSH