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Thanks for the help i am trying to expand-modify your code
we have based the code on value of gcurCleoNewGameCredits instead of the value in lblcredit
but actually lblcredit could be any value even negative
Example:
Opening a saved file fills the value of lblcredit(could also be negative) and be credit or currency
each time the program is ran the amount of the bet is subtracted from lblCredit.
this is where i am having a problem
Clicking cmdbetmode that changes the denomation should update lblCredit.
Easy if lblCredit is in currency(no change needed)
if lblcredit is in credit mode is where i am having difficulty.
how can this be written ?

Martin Liss

I added a command button called cmdPlay and added this code.

Private Sub cmdPlay_Click()

    Select Case mintBetMode
        Case 0
            gcurCleoNewGameCredits = gcurCleoNewGameCredits - 0.01
        Case 1
            gcurCleoNewGameCredits = gcurCleoNewGameCredits - 0.02
        Case 2
            gcurCleoNewGameCredits = gcurCleoNewGameCredits - 0.05
        Case 3
            gcurCleoNewGameCredits = gcurCleoNewGameCredits - 0.1
        Case Else
            gcurCleoNewGameCredits = gcurCleoNewGameCredits - 0.25
    End Select
    lblCredit.Caption = Format(gcurCleoNewGameCredits, "currency")
End Sub

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Is that what you want?

isnoend2001

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No cannot use gcurCleoNewGameCredits

I tried this to no avail
Private Sub cmdbetmode_Click()
Dim value As Currency
Dim lblCreditValue As String
lblCreditValue = lblCredit' get the value of lblCredit
ChangeBetMode

If mintCreditMode = 0 Then 'credit
value = Val(lblCredit)
lblCredit = DetermineCredits
Else
value = CCur(lblCredit)
lblCredit = DetermineCurrency(value, mintBetMode)
lblCredit = Format(lblCredit, "currency")
End If
End Sub
I will elaborate:

isnoend2001

ASKER

User starts a new game and lblCredit = gcurCleoNewGameCredits = $1.00
user makes a bet and makes a few runs and each run the amount is subtracted from lblCredit.
lblcredit now reads in 1 cent mode 90 or $.90 in currency.
now click lblcredit
Now click cmdbetmode to change the denomination to 2 cents
lblcredit should read 45 & $.90 in currency

Martin Liss

That seems to be exactly what the attached project does.

Start the app - lblCredit reads $1.00
Click "Play" 10 times - lblcredit now reads $0.90
Click lblCredit - lblCredit now reads 90
Click cmdBetMode which changes it to 2 cents - lblCredit reads 45 and $0.90
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isnoend2001

ASKER

The variable gcurCleoNewGameCredits can only be used for a new game all other times.
the value of lblcredit needs to be used.
See attached:
gcurCleoNewGameCredits.jpg

isnoend2001

ASKER

Almost
this is how it should work:
in 1 cent mode
lblcredit reads $1.00 and 100 in credit mode
in credit mode click cmdbetmode should display in lblcredit 50 (2 cent mode)
Click cmdbetmode again lblCredit should display 20 (5 cent mode)
Click cmdbetmode again lblCredit should display 10 (10 cent mode)
Click cmdbetmode again lblCredit should display 4 (25 cent mode)

Martin Liss

Why? (this is a response to post ID 40004664)

In the test app we have this.

Private Sub Form_Load()
'new
'gcurCleoNewGameCredits = "$1.00"
gcurCleoNewGameCredits = 1

lblCredit = Format(gcurCleoNewGameCredits, "currency")
End Sub

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What can't line 4 be changed to get last game's value from the ini or text file you are using to save the values?

Martin Liss

Add the new line shown here.

Private Sub cmdbetmode_Click()
ChangeBetMode
'new
lblCredit.Caption = DetermineCredits
End Sub

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isnoend2001

ASKER

Yes that is correct
I am trying to work on the current lblcredit display by clicking the cmdbetmode button

isnoend2001

ASKER

Thats almost it
Private Sub cmdbetmode_Click()
ChangeBetMode
'new
lblCredit.Caption = DetermineCredits
End Sub
It displays correctly in lblcredit, but switches it to credits if in currency

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isnoend2001

ASKER

Thanks looks good
Martinliss sorry about my poor explaining.
It is quite clear you can code anything if given better explanations.
thanks a lot

Martin Liss

You're welcome and I'm glad I was able to help. And thank you for the compliment. I'm an old man that's been doing this for a long time and it's nice to know that I can still help.

In my profile you'll find links to some articles I've written that may interest you.
Marty - MVP 2009 to 2014