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How do I add functionality to a winforms program in C#?

Answer 1

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Just double click the button and it will take you to the code behind page. You can do something as simple as add a textbox (TextBox1) add a button (Button1)

Double click button on your winform and it will take you to the click event of the button.

In the code behind type this:

TextBox1.Text = "Hello World!";

Now run your app and click the button.

JonH 2010-03-09 18:08:52

This worked. Do variables and strings work differently in a winform program as well?

Slateboard 2010-03-09 18:15:53

They are still variables and strings, so in that sense no a string is a string is a string is a string...:). Variables are still valid in winforms or console apps. int c; in a console app can be int c; in a winform app can be int c; in an asp.net web app. My recommendation is get a simple win form book. But as long as you know how to program through the console, you can take that knowledge to the next level (win forms / web apps). Then you need to pickup a book on events, UI, etc.

JonH 2010-03-09 18:22:52

I have to say, after seeing this, everything is starting to click. Thanks so much.

Slateboard 2010-03-09 18:54:58

No problem at all. If you have further questions or issues just post back. But like I said , you seem like you know what you are doing and you've done some code on a console app. It works pretty much the same as client apps (winform) or web apps. Although, once you get involved (especially with web apps) it gets a bit more involved. But the basics apply to all of them.

JonH 2010-03-09 19:07:06

Answer 2

+4 A:

As a beginner to WinForms, you would benefit greatly from reading up on the subject. For example:

Windows-Forms-Programming-Chris-Sells (Amazon.com)

Justin Ethier 2010-03-09 18:09:14

I'll check this out. Thanks.

Slateboard 2010-03-09 18:41:19

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