simple syntax question

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SpaceMarine

hello,

in the following code:

Dim report As Report = CreateReport()

report!OFFICER_1 = Global.Officer1
report!OFFICER_2 = Global.Officer2
report!UNIT_NUMBER = Global.Officer1.UnitNumber

....can someone please explain what the "!" syntax is in the last three
lines? those arent properties of the Report object itself, so i am
confused.


thanks!
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SpaceMarine said:
Dim report As Report = CreateReport()

report!OFFICER_1 = Global.Officer1
report!OFFICER_2 = Global.Officer2
report!UNIT_NUMBER = Global.Officer1.UnitNumber

...can someone please explain what the "!" syntax is in the last three
lines? those arent properties of the Report object itself, so i am
confused.
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See:

Special Characters in Code
<URL:http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/xxda45fy.aspx>
-> "Exclamation Point (!) Operator"
 
SpaceMarine said:
i see. is this a VB.NET only thing?
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It's VB.NET shorthand syntax. The '!' operator has already been available
in Classic VB.
 
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