How do i add a variable that stays in the program when changed by the user in vb

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I basically want to know how to make variables that can be changed by the user in VB, like for changing a file path for programs that read files for example. I think one way would be to make a config file, but if I can do it without that it would be better for the sake of what I'm doing with it.

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This is something I've never attempted to do I'm not sure where to start so I haven't tried anything.

Posted 7-Mar-16 10:49am

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Updated 7-Mar-16 13:03pm

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Maciej Los 7-Mar-16 17:43pm

You should start doing anything.

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Sascha Lefèvre · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-07T13:03:00

Solution 2

In addition to what ppolymorphe wrote:

Take a look here:

Using Application Settings and User Settings[^] - abstracts the file handling so that you can access the settings as properties

c# - Best practice to save application settings in a Windows Forms Application - Stack Overflow[^]

Where should I store my data?[^] - if you want to handle the file writing yourself

Posted 7-Mar-16 13:03pm

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Member 12312671 8-Mar-16 16:55pm

what I've learned from my class this past quarter is VB, so at the moment I'm trying to expand off of what I've learned about VB while I finish my degree. I may go back to ITT for programming after I complete my NSA degree. I really had fun in the programming class; it was something new and fun to learn.

Sascha Lefèvre 8-Mar-16 17:02pm

All the above is general .NET, you can use it in VB no problem. The first link is MSDN, there are VB samples for sure. Second link is almost completely language-agnostic. Third link is shown with C# code but is almost the same in VB. Good luck! :)

Patrice T · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-07T12:54:00

Solution 1

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I think one way would be to make a config file, but if I can do it without that it would be better for the sake of what I'm doing with it.

It is the only way!
You have to use a config file to store all your settings that must persist between program runs.
No choice.

Posted 7-Mar-16 12:54pm

Patrice T

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Member 12312671 8-Mar-16 16:49pm

I figured as much, it honestly makes the most sense. thank you for the response! :)