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Reference a Class Object?

I have often not used classes because I was never sure how to reference them correctly. My scenario is that I have a bunch of forms in my project. In the same project is a "GeneralClass" file that contains many different classes (primarily used to represent Database Tables).

Lets say I instantiate a particular class in form1. I load the various properties (which again represent columns of Data Tables) with data. Then...in form2, I need to be able to take the data from that class and move that data into different controls on form2. What is the best way to do this?

I actually created a new project that contained that "GeneralClass" file. I got to thinking that if I'm not going to use that project in any other solution, I might as well just create that "GeneralClass" file within this project. How far off am I?

Thanks!

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BlakeMcKenna

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CodeCruiser,

I know what your saying about resuability. I do try to do that but often catch myself just incorporating "Modules" within the project. It's a lazy thing!

James,

I've never quite understood constructors and was unaware that I needed to pass a class object thru a constructor. I'll play around with this. Know of any good references that clearly explains how to use Constructors?

Thanks guys!

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Thanks guys!