using global variables

[rry2k]

Hi,
I'm trying to set-up and pass info from one form to another using a global variable. The info is in the variable when I leave form one but doesn't get passed on the form load event in form 2. There was a module out there called module one that I defined the variable in. I'm not sure I did that right so that might be the problem or the module isn't being called. Please help

Thanks..Russ

 

[jebry]

Hi Russ!

For a variable to be global, it must be declared as Public in a module, but outside of any function or procedure. A more stable way of passing the variable is with OpenArgs property of the OpenForm method. Another alternative to the global variable is to have a hidden form open with a text box on it where you can store the variable.

hth
Jeff Bridgham
bridgham@purdue.edu

 

[rry2k]

Hi Jeff,
I tried dim vartest as and public wasn't an option in the intelesence. Is dim wrong?

Thanks..Russ

 

[datawise]

If I remember right, you need to use the static keyword to maintain the value of the variable between procedures. The Public declaration just makes the variable available to all procedures.

Peter