from Windows Form how do i create a LABEL in code

[coldude]

hi there,

I need to be able to generate multiple labels for the use in a Windows form, the quantity of labels would depend on a count, is it possible to generate multiple labels in code? If so how do I define and declare a label?

Could just make a pile of blank labels and set them to invisible ready at my disposal, but I thought surly there must be an easier way in code.

I am working on a project that I need to vary the quantity, size and text of labels, simular to an Event Calendar.


i hope you can help me


Colin

[Killer42]

Believe it or not, this is easier in VB6 than in later versions, since Microsoft in their infinite wisdom decided to remove control arrays after version 6.

(Note, this is my opinion only. I'm a VB6 user. So although I know that control arrays have been removed in VB.Net, it's quite possible there are better ways to achieve the same results.)


In any case, to start we'll need to know what version of VB you are using.

[coldude]

ohh, ok.. im using Visual Basic.Net 2003, Version 7.


i hope this helps you

[Killer42]

ohh, ok.. im using Visual Basic.Net 2003, Version 7.
i hope this helps you

Well, I don't know VB.Net myself. I've just done a search on key terms "vb create control runtime" at TheScripts, and come up with a ton of links. Here are the first few, but you can just do a bit of searching. It appears that this subject has been covered numerous times.
Create button control at runtime
creating controls at runtime
Create control at runtime with process
How to Create Object at Runtime

[iburyak]

hi there,

I need to be able to generate multiple labels for the use in a Windows form, the quantity of labels would depend on a count, is it possible to generate multiple labels in code? If so how do I define and declare a label?

Could just make a pile of blank labels and set them to invisible ready at my disposal, but I thought surly there must be an easier way in code.

I am working on a project that I need to vary the quantity, size and text of labels, simular to an Event Calendar.


i hope you can help me


Colin

See this discussion it is about a button generation at run time but could be a label which is even easier doesn’t need any events.

http://www.thescripts.com/forum/thread630771.html

Hope it helps.
Good Luck.

[coldude]

thanks for that, i guess my biggest trouble was that i didnt know the correct term for what i was trying to create.. the Control Array, now i wont forget it..




thanks again


Colin

[Killer42]

thanks for that, i guess my biggest trouble was that i didnt know the correct term for what i was trying to create.. the Control Array, now i wont forget it..

Let us know how it turns out. :)