VB6 form like statements

[maverickmonster]

Hi all

I have three types of input boxes in my form either a alpha numeric, number or date.

If I enter the wrong type in to the wrong box, i get a error msg and the program crashes, how can i safe guard against these three eventualitys. I was thinking about using a like statement as i have breifly used one before.

Thanks

MM

 

[johnwm]

Look for the Validate event in VBHelp, Also check out the IsNumeric and IsDate functions. You may also consider using a DateTimePicker control as a fairly reliable way of inputting dates.

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[HughLerwill]

maverickmonster,

As John has said IsNumeric is good for checking for numbers. 'Like' can be useful but only if you want to restrict entry to a certain pattern/ format of numbers.

eg.

If Not (Text1 Like "####") Then
MsgBox "Entry must consist of 4 numbers"
End If

regards Hugh

 

[zemp]

You can also look into the MS masked edit box. Control needs to be added to your tool box.

zemp