Key Form AND Modal Windows On Top
Here's my problem:
I've got a frmMain that I'd like to remain on top. From previous posts, I've learned how to keep this window on top of all others. However, at various points, this form launches various modal "response-type" windows, using the standard code: "frmResponse.show vbModal, me". The problem is that these forms don't show up. If I set the main window not be be on top, then launch form, the new form is visible, but I lose the effect of keeping the application on top of other applications. I don't want to use MDI windows if I can help it.
Is there a solution to this?
Many thanks in advance!
Cheers!
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Ok, I'm coding a game in VB6, and I have a slight error with the hall of fame...
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Here is the story...
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http://www.freewebs.com/vagjd/prob1.JPG
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Also, I'd like to note that when games is equal to false (User is acsessing the hall of fame from the main menu) is when the hall of fame works.
Quote:
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I want a small form to show, with a progress bar and some text that describes what's happening. I invented a way to do this using WithEvents in the progress-form paired with raise events in the class and public subs in the progress-form called by the basic module.
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