show method not working [RESOLVED]

I can show form2 from form1 with this:

Code:

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form2.show()

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and I can get it to close using the close method.

the problem, however, is that when I go for a second showing of it, I get this message:
Cannot access a disposed object named "Form2".

I dim an instance of it in the declaration section of form1(that's where I'm showing and closing it)

what causes this and what do I do to be able to show it multiple times?

instead of closing it set it's visible property to false, and then true.

Otherwise you will have to 'dim' up a new instance of your form as form1.close will destroy the instance of it created

hi,

form2.hide() also does the job.

tom

thanks guys!! so, closing the form also destroys the variable, eh? DID NOT KNOW THAT.:p

I'll have enough knowledge hanging out here to lead my own development team lol:wave: