returning values from a thread

[IsaacB]

hi, anybody has some sample code about how to return a value from a thread, lets say I have a couple of threads running, and I want to return the value of a calculation that its done in the thread, how can achieve this thanks in advance

[DougW48]

I believe threads must remain void. If you are certain that you won't interfere with variables, just set your calculated value in a class variable within the thread. If you aren't certain you have exclusive access to that variable, then put a lock on it.

[S Senthil Kumar]

The ThreadStart delegate returns void, so you can't return anything. Look for the BeginInvoke/EndInvoke methods, they allow you to return a value. Or you can use a shared variable to do the job. Regards Senthil