[b][/b] pls i need help in getting a code that will collect data in a textbox and execute it. ie if i want to calculate 265+52 in a textbox it will display convertion error. What datatype should i convert the textbox to so that it can see and execute integer n special characters alike.

Victor2027: [b][/b] pls i need help in getting a code that will collect data in a textbox and execute it. ie if i want to calculate 265+52 in a textbox it will display convertion error. What datatype should i convert the textbox to so that it can see and execute integer n special characters alike.

First thing first, google up textbox and why what you are suggesting you want to do above makes little sense @Poster. Also google the TextBox control and how it is used. Spend an hour or three and you should not only understand what you need to do but get a better handle on how to use it in the future.

My VB is rusty but what u need to do on your form is:

1. Create 3 textboxes: txtInput1, txtInput2 and txtAns to collect data1, data2 and display the answer in Answer textbox.

2. Create an event handler to initiate the computation after data is entered and execute the remaining code.

3. Check that the data entered are numbers using isnumeric(textbox) function.

4. Set the answer box to display the answer like this: txtAns = CSTR(CINT(txtInput1)*CINT(txtInput2))

5. Dont 4get ur error handler code.

That is as neat as it gets.

A big thanks for your kind contributions and suggestions. I have been able to resolve the issue and have learnt something new added to it.