Saving a variable

[Andrew Chalk]

One page of my ASP.NET application constructs a string variable that is used
in other pages. How should I store the string across pages? I am using the
Session object. Is this the right use for it?

Many thanks.

 

[euan]

I use session. There are some good video tutes over here
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/vwd/learning/default.aspx)
about session state etc. Definately watch those vids though, they talk
about all sorts of variable states and uses.

Oh its lesson 4 btw.

 

[David Barkol]

Andrew,

The correct answer depends on the context in which you plan to use that
variable. If it's something specific to the user then you can use the
Session object or even pass it around in a query string. If it's
something that you would like to share across all users then you can
use the Cache or maybe the Application object. Here is a good article
to read: http://aspnet.4guysfromrolla.com/articles/020205-1.aspx

David Barkol
www.neudesic.com

 

[Daniel Walzenbach]

Andrew,

I agree with David. Have a look at
http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/asp.n.../library/en-us/dnpag/html/scalenetchapt06.asp

This article should provide you with all you need to know to answer your
question!

Regards

Daniel

 

[Andrew Chalk]

Thanks to all who replied. Your responses were very helpful. I am now using
the Session object.

Regards,

Andrew