How can I show an alert in a windows forms application?

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

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

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

Ric

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

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);