assigning classes to an array of structs c# -

i'm having issue using array declared in "form1_load". goal able assign values array , subtract values within it.

the array array of structs. thinking have publicly declare array elsewhere. right wanna try majority of within "form1_load".

what trying achieve if user clicks picture, should update how many items left(starting @ 20) , add total label. there 5 different pictures can click so, array comes in need.

the structure:

     struct drink     {         public string name;         public int cost;         public int numberofdrinks = 20;     } 

• the structure within namespace, above partial class. *

load event:

        private void form1_load(object sender, eventargs e)     {         const int size = 5;         drink[] drink = new drink[size];       } 

• this want have array*

here example of should happen if picture clicked:

        private void piccola_click(object sender, eventargs e)     {         drink[0].cost = 1.5;         drink[0].name = "";     } 

• however, message "the name 'drink' not exist in current context" appears. array need public?

when declare array drink inside function form1_load becomes local function only. no 1 else can see it. need change scope of variable become global (it doesn't need public).

private drink[] drink; private void form1_load(object sender, eventargs e)     {         const int size = 5;         drink = new drink[size];     } 

you can, however, instantiate elsewhere.