>>Are all objects in a form PRIVATE by nature even if their
>>name is the same as a public object or variable?
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>>I know all variables in a program or procedure are
>>private unless they are the same name as a public one.
>>In that case you need to declare the varible as PRIVATE.
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>>How do you declare an object in a form as private?
>>can you declare all objects at once in the form as private?
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>To understand the nature of your question, it is necessary to understand what happens when an object is created. The general syntax of an object is;
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>Public (or Private) NewObjectName
>NewObjectName = CreateObject("ParentClass")
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>The scope of the object is dependant on whether the object is declared as public or private. I would recommend avoiding public objects that only have function or use within a particular form or method.
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>Public objects are great for error handling, data access, things like that that will be needed throughout the application.
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>Just a thought or two on the subject.
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>Regards,
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>Jason

What would be the default scope of a form and it's objects contained within?