Minimize A Form To The Windows Taskbar
I followed the advise posted by Ivan F Moala in this forum:
http://www.xtremevbtalk.com/showthread.php?t=139435
This code worked for me but I have a question for any api buffs out there. Can I modify this code to minimze my custom userform to the windows taskbar, instead of the bottom of the excel window? I'm on XP, Any help is appreciated
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Private Const WS_MAXIMIZEBOX = &H10000
Private Const WS_CLOSEBOX = &H80000
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''''''''I can also close it , and will eventually take it to vbKey
Private Sub CloseApp_Click()
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End Sub
''''''I cant seem to minimize it though, isn't this the correct sequence to minimize ?
Private Sub MinApp_Click()
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Thankx in advance....
Edited by - rgb30b on 9/7/2003 8:47:09 AM
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