Shoutbox

I think you should add member functions to user controls, like this...

This is UserControl2's member function. Assume it has a Checkbox named Check1

Public Function GetCheck1Caption() As String
    GetCheck1 = Check1.Caption
End Function


And in Form code you just... (uc2Control is a UserControl2)

'blahblah...
    Whatever=uc2Control.GetCheck1Caption
'blahblah...



I know it's a little bit troublesome (even strange). Actually, if you use VB.Net, this can be easier with its full OOP support.