I was wondering if there is a "best practice" for making data common between modules.

For example, I have a module that, when in a content-pane context displays a bunch of links that are a detailed view of each item.  I also use the same module in a right-side bar that is context-sensitive, that is it will display links appropriate only for the current page.  Those links should link to the same details as the main content pane page.  I was creating the links using the NavigateURL function, but since the TabID changes, in the right toolbar form its trying to open the detail control *under the current tab*.

If I hardcode the TabID in the module code I can tell that it works correctly.  Obviously, though, this isnt the ideal solution.

What *would* be the ideal solution?  Should I add a setting to the module to point at the TabID that holds the original data?

Thanks!

That idea came to me last night as well :) 

The way mine is setup, I am getting the moduleID of the original module that has the content, but the tabID will always be different.  I took the moduleID and used the GetModule function, passing it a null tabID.  Then I was able to pull the tabID of the original moduleID and spit out the URL to point there instead of to the current tab.

-Chris