"Ant" wrote:

> Hi,
> I need to use the find method of a Dataview from a form being used as a
> dialog box, to set the position of a Binding object on another form. I think
> this is a pretty standard thing.
>
> How do I reference the Binding Context object though as it is on another form?
> This is what I’m doing:
>
> // I get a compile error here – object reference required for non static
> field
> // I understand why this is happening, but how can I get around it?
>
> DataView viewCategories = dsWindowControlMaster.Categories.DefaultView;
>
> // Retrieve the search criteria from the textbox
> int id = this.CategoryID;
>
> // Use it with the view to find the index
> int idx = viewCategories.Find(id);
>
> // Use the index to set the Binding objects position
> // This also cannot be referenced from here
> BindingContext[dsWindowControlMaster, "Categories"].Position = idx;
>
> Thanks for any ideas in advance.
> Ant
>