Form Loading in Same Window

[Guest]

Hello Guys:

I have a main window when my .exe loads. It loads up with a menu system.
What I would like is when a user selects an option from the menu: that the
form loads in the portion of my application BELOW the menu, instead of
opening a new window. I was thinking of using a panel in this portion below
the menu and then forcing the form into that panel, but just can't seem to
get it working as I envisioned.

Am I trying the right method, or is there a better way to handle this?

Thanks
Andy

 

[Leon Friesema]

Hello Guys:

I have a main window when my .exe loads. It loads up with a menu system.
What I would like is when a user selects an option from the menu: that the
form loads in the portion of my application BELOW the menu, instead of
opening a new window. I was thinking of using a panel in this portion below
the menu and then forcing the form into that panel, but just can't seem to
get it working as I envisioned.

Am I trying the right method, or is there a better way to handle this?

Thanks
Andy

Andy,

As far as I understand your question, the keyword you're looking for
is MDI.

greetz,
Leon

 

[Guest]

Andy,
As Leon indicated, you want to use an MDI (Multiple Document Interface)
pattern. Here is an article that not only illustrates a simple setup, but
also shows how the child form can communicate information back to "its Daddy":

http://www.eggheadcafe.com/articles/20040229.asp

Peter