I've got a Windows form that has a TabControl. I add TabPages to this
TabControl at Runtime, along with two Textboxes and a button. The problem
I'm having is I can't figure out how to reference the Textboxes elsewhere
once they have been created. The TextBoxes are being named based on a
private global counter (i.e. TextBox tb = new TextBox(); tb.Name = "tb" +
(counter++).ToS tring();) They are being created in a private method called
"AddTab". Anybody have any idea's? 4 1942
Hi slylos,
You can either add the TextBoxes to a list of your own or use the TabPage.Control s property to look for a Control with the right name.
On Sat, 16 Jul 2005 19:29:01 +0200, slylos <sl****@discuss ions.microsoft. com> wrote: I've got a Windows form that has a TabControl. I add TabPages to this TabControl at Runtime, along with two Textboxes and a button. The problem I'm having is I can't figure out how to reference the Textboxes elsewhere once they have been created. The TextBoxes are being named based on a private global counter (i.e. TextBox tb = new TextBox(); tb.Name = "tb" + (counter++).ToS tring();) They are being created in a private method called "AddTab". Anybody have any idea's?
--
Happy coding!
Morten Wennevik [C# MVP]
That's what I can't figure out - how to create this "List". Also, using
TabPage.Control s property means I have to know the index of the textbox I'm
working with. Is there no way to keep track of these names, then use them at
runtime? i.e.
private void addcontrol()
{
Textbox t = new Textbox();
t.Name = "myBox";
tabPage1.Contro ls.Add(t);
}
private void SomeOtherMethod ()
{
myBox.Text = "Hey!!";
}
That's what I'm hoping for. If not, some way to achieve that . . .
"Morten Wennevik" wrote: Hi slylos,
You can either add the TextBoxes to a list of your own or use the TabPage.Control s property to look for a Control with the right name. On Sat, 16 Jul 2005 19:29:01 +0200, slylos <sl****@discuss ions.microsoft. com> wrote:
I've got a Windows form that has a TabControl. I add TabPages to this TabControl at Runtime, along with two Textboxes and a button. The problem I'm having is I can't figure out how to reference the Textboxes elsewhere once they have been created. The TextBoxes are being named based on a private global counter (i.e. TextBox tb = new TextBox(); tb.Name = "tb" + (counter++).ToS tring();) They are being created in a private method called "AddTab". Anybody have any idea's? -- Happy coding! Morten Wennevik [C# MVP]
Just create a TextBox[], or ArrayList, and put all your TabPage TextBoxes in it. Of course, you will need to know the proper index, or loop through this list or the TabPage.Control s collection and search for a specific name.
foreach(Control c in tabPage1.Contro ls)
{
if(c.Name == "myBox")
c.Text = "Hello World";
}
or using an ArrayList add your TextBoxes to this list.
foreach(TextBox tb in myArrayList)
{
if(tb.Name == "myBox")
tb.Text = "Hello World";
}
On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 00:07:02 +0200, slylos <sl****@discuss ions.microsoft. com> wrote: That's what I can't figure out - how to create this "List". Also, using TabPage.Control s property means I have to know the index of the textbox I'm working with. Is there no way to keep track of these names, then use them at runtime? i.e.
private void addcontrol() { Textbox t = new Textbox(); t.Name = "myBox"; tabPage1.Contro ls.Add(t); }
private void SomeOtherMethod () { myBox.Text = "Hey!!"; }
That's what I'm hoping for. If not, some way to achieve that . . .
"Morten Wennevik" wrote:
Hi slylos,
You can either add the TextBoxes to a list of your own or use the TabPage.Control s property to look for a Control with the right name. On Sat, 16 Jul 2005 19:29:01 +0200, slylos <sl****@discuss ions.microsoft. com> wrote:
> I've got a Windows form that has a TabControl. I add TabPages to this > TabControl at Runtime, along with two Textboxes and a button. The problem > I'm having is I can't figure out how to reference the Textboxes elsewhere > once they have been created. The TextBoxes are being named based on a > private global counter (i.e. TextBox tb = new TextBox(); tb.Name = "tb" + > (counter++).ToS tring();) They are being created in a private method called > "AddTab". Anybody have any idea's? > -- Happy coding! Morten Wennevik [C# MVP]
--
Happy coding!
Morten Wennevik [C# MVP]
That seems like a good solution, I will try that and post back on here.
Thanks for your help Morten!!
"Morten Wennevik" wrote: Just create a TextBox[], or ArrayList, and put all your TabPage TextBoxes in it. Of course, you will need to know the proper index, or loop through this list or the TabPage.Control s collection and search for a specific name.
foreach(Control c in tabPage1.Contro ls) { if(c.Name == "myBox") c.Text = "Hello World"; }
or using an ArrayList add your TextBoxes to this list.
foreach(TextBox tb in myArrayList) { if(tb.Name == "myBox") tb.Text = "Hello World"; }
On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 00:07:02 +0200, slylos <sl****@discuss ions.microsoft. com> wrote:
That's what I can't figure out - how to create this "List". Also, using TabPage.Control s property means I have to know the index of the textbox I'm working with. Is there no way to keep track of these names, then use them at runtime? i.e.
private void addcontrol() { Textbox t = new Textbox(); t.Name = "myBox"; tabPage1.Contro ls.Add(t); }
private void SomeOtherMethod () { myBox.Text = "Hey!!"; }
That's what I'm hoping for. If not, some way to achieve that . . .
"Morten Wennevik" wrote:
Hi slylos,
You can either add the TextBoxes to a list of your own or use the TabPage.Control s property to look for a Control with the right name. On Sat, 16 Jul 2005 19:29:01 +0200, slylos <sl****@discuss ions.microsoft. com> wrote:
> I've got a Windows form that has a TabControl. I add TabPages to this > TabControl at Runtime, along with two Textboxes and a button. The problem > I'm having is I can't figure out how to reference the Textboxes elsewhere > once they have been created. The TextBoxes are being named based on a > private global counter (i.e. TextBox tb = new TextBox(); tb.Name = "tb" + > (counter++).ToS tring();) They are being created in a private method called > "AddTab". Anybody have any idea's? > -- Happy coding! Morten Wennevik [C# MVP] -- Happy coding! Morten Wennevik [C# MVP] This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion. Similar topics |
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