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' This example loads a list into a combo box control and displays the list
' count on the form. When you choose the command button, the list is cleared.
 
' To try this example:
' 1. Choose New Project from the File menu
' 2. Choose New Form from the File menu to create a form with:
'    • Combo box
'    • Command button
' 3. Set object properties:
'    • For form, AutoRedraw = True
'    • For combo box, Style = 2 (Dropdown List)
' 4. Press Alt+F4 to return to the programming environment
' 5. Copy the code example below to the form module
' 6. Press F5 to run the example
 
 SUB Command1_Click ()
     IF Combo1.ListCount <> 0 THEN
        Combo1.REMOVEITEM 0
     END IF
     CLS                                   ' Clear the screen
     PRINT "Number of Items in List:"; Combo1.ListCount
 END SUB
 
 SUB Form_Load ()
    Combo1.ADDITEM "Breakfast"              ' Add each item to list
    Combo1.ADDITEM "Lunch"
    Combo1.ADDITEM "Dinner"
    PRINT "Number of Items in List:"; Combo1.ListCount
 END SUB