global constant

[Chinavo]

Hi

I'm new to vb.net.

I have diffrent forms in my program.

Now i would like to define some variables that can be used by all
of the forms (like directory paths and so on). furthermore i will might
have some functions that also shoud be used by all of the forms.

i searched in diffrent sources but i couldnt fine anything.
I read something about enum but i didnt get it.

do i have to use a class or module?? and how can i use them
in the form classes then?? do i always have to create an intance
of the class??

thanx for the help!

chinavo

 

[asnider]

You can add a module to your project and define public functions within the module that can be called by any form:

you can also instantiate global variables in modules:

Module basGlobals

Public gstrCCId As String

Public Function MyFunction

End Function

End Module

In this case you would refer to the variable gstrCCId in your form just like you would a local variable. You would also call the function just like you would call a local function.

 

[cjard]

I'd have said this was what My.Settings was for

 

[Chinavo]

but my.settings is just for global varibles??

for global functions i have to use a module right??
Is a module the best way to do that?'

thanx.

chinavo

 

[Invisionsoft]

Yes, a module is the best way, although you can also declare global variables inside your main form.

Imports System.Text.RegularExpressions
Imports System.Net
Public NotInheritable Class mainform
Public Shared MyName As String

Then, all your other forms can do:

MainForm.DoThis(1,2,3)
Msgbox(MainForm.MyName)

 

[cjard]

but my.settings is just for global varibles??

According to the original post, that is all that you asked for..