using errorprovider control with C# form with checkboxes

[johnnysmith1]

Hello, I want to use the errorprovider control with checkboxes I have on a form. I know with a textbox: you can use something like if (textbox.text = <=0) errorprovider.seterror(textbox,"you must enter data"); but with a checkbox am unsure of how to use thank you

[OriginalGriff]

Um, have you tried:

errorProvider1.SetError(checkBox1,"Goodbye");

Works for me?

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[led mike]

johnnysmith1 wrote:

but with a checkbox am unsure of how to use

That is dependent on the application of each checkbox.

[OriginalGriff]

Thinking about it more, just what error are you going to show for a checkbox? "This checkbox must be checked?" or "This checkbox must not be checked?" Smacks of "Do not press this button" buttons to me. I suspect it would be better for your user if you disable the checkbox when it can't be changed, rather than tell him he did something wrong.

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[johnnysmith1]

thank you- you are probaly right- thanks for help