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VB.NET ComboBox Get Value before and after change

CipherIS
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I need to get the value of a combobox when the user is selecting a new value.  I want the original value and what it was changed to.

I've been researching but have not found a solution.

Any ideas?
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Commented:
try this:

declare the variable at class level:

Dim PrevValue As String

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then in your Combo box's SelectedIndexChanged event:

Private Sub ComboBox1_SelectedIndexChanged(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) Handles ComboBox1.SelectedIndexChanged
        If PrevValue Is Nothing Then
            MessageBox.Show("Previous Value: " + ", Current Value: " + DirectCast(sender, ComboBox).SelectedItem)
        Else
            If DirectCast(sender, ComboBox).SelectedItem <> PrevValue Then
                MessageBox.Show("Previous Value: " + PrevValue + ", Current Value: " + DirectCast(sender, ComboBox).SelectedItem)
            End If
        End If
        PrevValue = DirectCast(sender, ComboBox).SelectedItem
    End Sub

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CipherIS

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Thanks