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How to open existing 2nd form (not a new form) from the 1st form in C#?

I have created 2 forms, StockOrder.cs & NewOrder.cs, & I have put a button on the StockOrder form called "New Order".
How do I get the NewOrder form to open when I click on this button I've placed in StockOrder & at the same time hide this form?

Also, I would like to place a "Return" button on NewOrder form that allows me to go back to StockOrder form. How do I do that?

greatkev33 Sunday, October 04, 2009 7:56 AM

use this

this.Visible=false;
form2.ShowDialog();
this.Visible=true;

Marked As Answer bygreatkev33 Monday, October 05, 2009 8:17 AM

Bharath kumar Y.S Monday, October 05, 2009 3:33 AM

First of all, I don't think it is a good idea to hide the StockOrder. 2nd of all, I think you should ask your classmates this question, I think on of the threads below is started by them as well:

Thread 1
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Please, next time, search first before you post a new question.

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Geert van Horrik Sunday, October 04, 2009 9:44 AM

Use ShowDialog().

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nobugz Sunday, October 04, 2009 12:44 PM

use this

this.Visible=false;
form2.ShowDialog();
this.Visible=true;