utils.vb (vb.net)

To add a new VB (Visual Basic) module called utils.vb where you can place shared code and global variables, follow these steps:

1. Open Your VB Project: Start by opening your Visual Basic project in your IDE (like Visual Studio).

2. Add a New Module:

   • Right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer.
   • Select Add > Module.
   • Name the new module utils.vb.

3. Define Shared Code and Global Variables: In utils.vb, you can define your shared functions, procedures, and global variables. Here's an example of how to structure it:

   Module utils
       ' Declare global variables
       Public GlobalVariable1 As Integer
       Public GlobalVariable2 As String
   
       ' Shared function example
       Public Function AddNumbers(ByVal num1 As Integer, ByVal num2 As Integer) As Integer
           Return num1 + num2
       End Function
   
       ' Another shared function example
       Public Function GetGreeting(ByVal name As String) As String
           Return \"Hello, \" & name & \"!\"
       End Function
   End Module
   

4. Use Your Shared Code: You can now call the functions and access the global variables from anywhere in your project. For example:

   Dim result As Integer = utils.AddNumbers(5, 10)
   Dim greeting As String = utils.GetGreeting(\"Alice\")