Close() and Closing()

[martw]

What is the difference between the Form_Close() and Form_Closing() events? If I want to empty variables (ie: Var = 0) which event would be better?

[Zakary]

Form_Closing() is where you should put the code to validate if yes or no the form will be close. by setting the e parameter

e.Cancel=True

it append just before de form is close.

In the Form_Close()

The form is close so this is the place you should reset value or else ...

[alex_read]

Form_Close is an instruction, a method indicating the form should be closed now.

Form_Closing is a happening, an event which is executed AS the form is closing.

Theoretically I guess both should be valid in disposing objects, but out of habit I usually use the Close() method.

MSDN seems to have a similar description for both:

When a form is closed, all resources created within the object are closed and the form is disposed. You can prevent the closing of a form at run time by handling the Closing event and setting the Cancel property of the CancelEventArgs passed as a parameter to your event-handling method. If the form you are closing is the startup form of your application, your application ends.

The Closing event occurs as the form is being closed. When a form is closed, all resources created within the object are released and the form is disposed. If you cancel this event, the form remains opened. To cancel the closure of a form, set the Cancel property of the CancelEventArgs passed to your event handler to true.

[martw]

OK, thats great, just what the doctor ordered Thanks for the quick reply guys!