How do I use a variable declared in another windows form app C#

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i want to make a menu where i can unlock buttons after gaining a certain xp , but i am unable to regain access to the value of xp from another form , so what should i do ?

What I have tried:

i have tried : public int xp{get;set;};
but in the other form when i type : totalxp=form2.xp i get an error

Posted 24-Dec-16 9:43am

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Michael_Davies · Answer 1 · 2016-12-24T09:52:00

Solution 1

Add a property to the form with the variable you wish to access;

public int n { get; set; } // n is a very bad name for a variable.

Then access the variable with

theformsname.n = thevaluetosetitto;

Posted 24-Dec-16 9:52am

Michael_Davies

Updated 24-Dec-16 9:53am

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Member 12917818 24-Dec-16 16:06pm

Thank you for your answer but when i get an error when i try to //theformsname.n = thevaluetosetitto;

Member 12917818 24-Dec-16 16:07pm

thank you for your answer but i get an error when //theformsname.n = thevaluetosetitto;