Module Scope variables...

[simonm]

I have a some variables that are declared in a vb webform class outside of any procedure. But when I set their values in one procedure, these variables are re-initialised when I access them in another procedure.

Is it not possible to use module scope variables in this way in webforms?

Perhaps I would be better creating session variables instead?

[GlenW]

Declare them as 'shared' then you only have one instantiation of them.
I am assuming that vb 'shared' is the same as c# 'static'.

[simonm]

What will they be shared with? I don't want them shared with other sessions.

[GlenW]

If you want variables to be accessible between post backs but not accessible to other sessions then use session variables.
If you only want them to hold their values during a single instantiation of your class then declare them as normal in your class.

[simonm]

Oh I see...they get re-initialised every postback.

[GlenW]

Another way to store variable values is to use the view state, that way they are stored by the client. OK for small values.