To See A Minimized Form
I have set my main form to be maximize with the taskbar not visible. I am then allowing the user to create multiple instances of another form.
The problem is when one of these new forms are minimized they disappear behind the main form. I have them set to not be displayed in the task bar. If I force them to the front using Zorder then I am unable to do any events on the main form.
Any ideas or suggestions would be welcomed.
Thanks
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