How can I show an alert in a windows forms application? (.net C# windows forms)

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rcastagna

Mar 01, 2007 - 03:59 AM

Hey, dust...venturing out past the web world, I see! (It's a dark, scary world out there...turn back while there's still hope!)

Seriously, though...if you're looking for something like the javascript alert() or confirm() take a look at MessageBox.Show in your windows form.

Here's some sample code that will give you a messagebox with your typical OK/Cancel buttons like a javascript confirm():

DialogResult dlgRes = null
dlgRes = MessageBox.Show(
"Are you sure you want to close without saving the document",
"Confirm Document Close",
MessageBoxButtons.YesNoCancel,
MessageBoxIcon.Question);

if(dlgRes == DialogResult.Yes) { Application.Exit(); }

There are other ENUM combinations available for the buttons in MessageBoxButtons so you should be able to tailor and trap the user's response as necessary.

I hope this helps...

Ric

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dustPuppy

Mar 01, 2007 - 04:02 AM

great, exactly what I was looking for...
your the man, ric :)

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rcastagna

Mar 02, 2007 - 10:04 AM

Hey, dust...just wanted to see if that worked for you and to gently remind you to award the points, if appropriate. :)

Ric

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dustPuppy

Mar 23, 2007 - 12:11 PM

sorry about that Ric, i forgot to close the question.
here are the points...

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Prajith

Jul 24, 2007 - 10:05 AM

Hi,
Using MessageBox itself you can show alert. You can even have custom images on your MessageBox

MessageBox.Show("Your Alert Message", "Alert", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Exclamation);

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