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Multiform Project Example - Part II

When you are finished placing your controls on MainForm the result could look something like the diagram below:

Figure MFP-5: Visual Basic Mulitform Project Main Form Design View

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The next step in this multiform project example is to add the second form to our project. The following steps detail how to perform the necessary tasks:

Adding a Form to a VB.NET Project

To add a second form to your project. Select Project ==> Add Windows Form... from the Visual Studio File Menu as indicated in the diagram below:

alt='New Form'>

Figure MFP-6: Visual Basic Select a new project Form

Selecting the Add Windows Form option will bring up the following dialog window:

Figure MFP-7: Visual Basic Add New Form

The following 5 steps are required to add a Form to your project:

1. Add New Item.
2. Select Windows Forms Category: This is found under the heading Categories.
3. Select Windows Form: This is one of the Visual Studio Installed Template Options.
4. Give the Form a Name: This would be any name that you (the programemer) find descriptive.
5. Select Add Button: This will put the form with the selected characteristics into your project.

Change the Form properties as indicated in the diagram below:

Figure MFP-8: Visual Basic frmChangeName New Properties

The properties requiring changes on the newly added Form are:


1. (Name): frmChangeName
2. Text: Change Name

Add the following controls to frmChangeName as indicated in the diagram below:

Figure MFP-9: Visual Basic frmChangeName Controls added from ToolBox

Change the properties of the controls as indicated below:

1. Button:
• (Name): btnAccept
• Text: Accept New Name
2. Label:
   • Text: Your dog's new name is:
3. TextBox:
   • (Name): txtNewName

After changing the appropriate properties and arranging the controls on the form, it may look similar to:

Figure MFP-10: Visual Basic frmChangeName Design View

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