ErrorProvider Xojo and Real Studio Plugin

ErrorProvider.ShowError Method

Shows a error for a given control. In this variation shows the error on the right side of the control which is the default side.

ShowError(
   source as RectControl,
   message as String,
   centerVertically as Boolean)

Parameters

source
The error provider will be displayed side by the control that is provided by this parameter.
message
The message to show. This message is shown in tooltip when hovering mouse over the error, it can also optionally be shown in other ways by using the events on the ErrorProvider.
centerVertically
If set to true then the error will be displayed vertically centered by the source control, else it will be displayed near the top.

Remarks

If the source control already has a error then existing error is removed and the new posted instead.

Example:

if tbName.Text.Len < 2 then
    ErrorProvider1.ShowError(tbName,"Name must have at least two letters",true)
end if

if tbPhone.Text.Len < 7 then
    ErrorProvider1.ShowError(tbPhone,"Phone number must have at least 7 letters",true)
end if

See Also

ErrorProvider Control