getting the selected items of a checklistbox into a tring array

[hmznzr]

i have a check list box. i am displaying the course names in that. user can check the courses they want to follow. they are allowed to select maximum of three courses. how can i get the checked course names into a string variable array.

i am planning to update my database by using those string array variables.

plzzz plzzzzzzz help me o this

[Frinavale]

You want to use implement code that handles the CheckedListBox's ItemCheck event. Here you can check how many courses the user has selected:

Private Sub checkedListBox1_ItemCheck(sender As Object, _
  e As ItemCheckEventArgs) Handles checkedListBox1.ItemCheck
 
  If e.NewValue = CheckState.Unchecked Then
    If checkedListBox1.CheckedItems.Count < 3 Then
      checkedListBox1.Enabled = True
    Else
      checkedListBox1.Enabled = False
     End If
   Else
     button2.Enabled = True
   End If
End Sub 'checkedListBox1_ItemCheck
 

You can determine which items were selected using the CheckedListBox's CheckedItems property:

For i = 0 To checkedListBox1.CheckedItems.Count - 1
   'insert code that builds string here.
Next 
 

For more information on the CheckedListBox please see what MSDN has on the topic.

-Frinny

[Xennex]

Hmm.. Seems that the checked listbox is locked from editing once 3 items have been checked.. I guess if you use that code you may need something like a "clear selections" button to unlock it should changes need to be made in the selection. (^_^)