Constructor vs OnCreate 1

[imagenetics]

This may sound stupid but what is the difference between, assingning a value to a variable or calling a function in form's constructor and in OnCreate?

 

[LastCyborg]

Use OnCreate to perform special processing when the form is created and is invoked by TCustomForm’s constructor. Either implement this event or override the constructor of the form; do not do both. Any objects created in the OnCreate event should be freed by the OnDestroy event.

When a form is being created and its Visible property is true, the following events occur in the order listed:

1. OnCreate
2. OnShow
3. OnActivate
4. OnPaint

Note: Use of the OnCreate event is discouraged in C++Builder because it can interact badly with the form’s constructor. It is recommended that you override the form constructor instead.

I copied from the C++Builder help. I think is a good explanation

--- LastCyborg ---

 

[imagenetics]

Thank you.