Hi, I'm new here...browsed around a bit and like what i see, hoping to learn a bunch from reading other threads

i have a question about editing a picturebox...i have a class called panelArray and it builds an array of panels based on the number of panels i pass it...each panel has 4 labels and a picturebox added to it when the panel is created. I'm able to edit the labels by using something like:

Me.HostForm.Controls.Item(replaceIndex).Controls.Item(2).Text = ""

Since there are 5 objects total (1 picturebox & 4 labels) i thought i would be able to just use the same strategy for the picturebox, but it doesn't like using Image in the same manner it uses .Text

Also, I realize I'm a noob, so maybe there's a completely easier way to do this than the way i'm doing it

PS: Is there any good beginner guides or member threads that give maybe like a walkthrough or helpful hints to remember when starting a project?

Another thing...is it okay to start a thread in any situation? Searching helps sometimes, but other times its just easier to start a new thread. Don't want to start off by breaking any forum etiquette.

Thanks in advance