cjb110

I'm having a problem where one of my VB programs isn't shutting down properly.

If I quit via the programmed method of the app (a form is opened modally, when the form quits the main() does some tidy up routines and ends, the program carrys on running, entering break mode doesn't put me on any line.

Now I'm assuming the cause for this is open objects etc But I can't see where!

I have one global ADO connection that is closed and set to nothing before exit. I do use DAO but only to compact a database, I don't create any objects.

Any tips on how to diagnose these problems?

John

I'd start by going through the code and doing a find for "set". Everywhere there is a set there should also be a corresponding set whatever = nothing that executes at some point before the program terminates. You should also make sure there are no hidden forms still hanging around which can be done easily enough using this simple little bit of code:

Bolek

I had a similar problem. It was caused by just hiding some forms, not unloading them. After I called Unload for all forms, it ended normally.

cjb110

thanks, i think it was the forms...on to the next problem!