During development, sometimes it is required to use existing form to create a new form in vb.net. In this post, you will learn how to create a new form from existing one. I have created a new form (frmSMSLog) from existing form (frmClassFee) in VB.net.
Create a new form from existing form
Step-1: Move to the folder of existing form.
Step-2: Copy all the three files of the existing form. These files shall have the extension “.vb”, “.resx”and “.designer.vb”.
Step-3: Paste these files at the same folder.
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Step-4: Rename the newly created 03 files as per desired new form name.
Step-5: Open the file with .vb extension in notepad for making changes.
Step-6: Replace the existing form name with the new form name.
Step-7: Open file with .designer.vb extension in notepad for making changes.
Step-8: Replace the existing form name with the new form name.
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Step-9: Open your project in vb.net. In Solution Explorer, Right Click on Form Folder and select Add -> Existing Item.
Step-10: Select the newly created form with .vb extension and click on Add button.
Congrats! Your new form created from exiting form has been added in the project.
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