Reading controls' properties from text file

[Bob]

I have a number of combo boxes and numericupdown controls on my form that
I've figured out how to save the values to a text file, comma delimited
(name, value) like:
SizeComboBox, 12
WidthComboBox, 8
I loop through all the controls with the For Each Next loop, and only save
the combo box names and .text property.
That is working fine.

My problem is when I read back in the names and values, from the file, I
can't figure out how to refer to the controls on the form and insert the
values from the text file.
thanks
Bob

 

[Bob]

Actually, if there is a good way to save the contents of all the controls on
a form (vb.net) to a file and then get them back later, I'm all ears or
eyes. Don't care if the file is binary or whatever.
thanks
Bob

 

[Clive Lumb]

Actually, if there is a good way to save the contents of all the controls
on a form (vb.net) to a file and then get them back later, I'm all ears or
eyes. Don't care if the file is binary or whatever.
thanks
Bob

Bob,

Take a look at My.Settings - this allows you to link properties and values
to a settings file which can be saved automatically
Look here http://visualbasic.about.com/od/usingvbnet/a/appsettings.htm

Clive