show method not working [RESOLVED]

[Andy]

I can show form2 from form1 with this:

 
form2.show()

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?

[nswan]

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

[zozzie]

hi,

form2.hide() also does the job.

tom

[Andy]

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

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