MDI layout problem

[hans]

Hi
I need to build a windows application with a main window which has on
the left side an area with fixed controls and on the right side an area
which serves as parent container for MDI childs.
If I simply set IsMdiContainer=true on the form, the MDI childs will be
partly hidden by the GroupBox on the left which contains the fixed
controls.
As far as I understand (sorry I am a .NET newbie) only a Form can be a
MDIContainer and there can be no forms within forms (right?).
So what would be the best way to solve this problem?

Thanks,

Hans

 

[Hong Kong Phooey]

Try adding a panel to your MDI parent form, then setting its Dock property
to Left. place your fixed controls on that. I'm pretty sure that works.