How do I transfer data between forms?

Hi, im new here and to programming.

I have 2 forms in my system. On one form there is a combo box with names in it. On the 2nd form there are fields where data is then retrieved from the database. For example, if I select John Smith from the combo box, and go onto the 2nd form, how do I get the data for John Smith to appear on my form? How do I get my system to realise what name has been selected in order to display the correct information?

thank you in advance :)

You can make the first form create a text file, and the second form can read the text. You can also have it delete the file upon form close, just so you don't have a big mess on your desktop.

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Originally Posted by NinjaNic

You can make the first form create a text file, and the second form can read the text. You can also have it delete the file upon form close, just so you don't have a big mess on your desktop.

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Hiya, i need to use a database, its a requirement

Hello.

I would:
1.- create a public variable in form2, let's say sParameter
2.- in the form2.shown event i would query the database using sParameter
3.- in the form1 button1.click event i would set the sParameter with the text i want to pass out (form2.sparameter=me.textbox1.text)
4.- show the form 2.

But that's just me.

Good luck

Heishiro.

Form 1 takes the selected item, looks up the data - you can keep it in a datarow or put it into a custom class - then make an instance of Form 2, passing it the data, and then showing it.

-tg