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lastform

This is a global field that returns a reference to the last form object that was created via CreateForm() or ShowForm().

Signature

lastform -> formObj : System.Windows.Forms.Form

Example

The following JScript code shows the form "FormName" as a dialog box.

CreateForm( "FormName" );
if ( lastform != null )
{
lastform.textboxFirstName.Text = "Daniela";
lastform.textboxLastName.Text = "Heidegger";
var dialogResult = lastform.ShowDialog();
}

The values of both textbox controls are initialized with the help of lastform.