Open a form inside another

[zelk]

I am developing an application where I am seeking the look and feel of Microsoft Outlook. I have created some forms for my different objects (contracts, suppliers etc.). I have created ContractListForm, ContractForm, SupplierListForm and SupplierForm among others.

 

Now, in my main form, I have a toolbar to the left and when the user clicks one of the buttons, I want to open up the correct *ListForm to the right (not in a new window).

 

Is this possible? If not, how should I design this?

 

I would like to be able to do just like in Outlook, where the user can chose to open the Inbox for instance either to the right, or in a new window.

 

/Ricky

[divil]

It is possible. You just have to set the TopLevel property of the child form to false first, and presumably turn off the border but I expect you're already doing that. Once you've turned TopLevel off you can add one form to another just like you would any other control.

 

By the way, there are libraries out there that can make the docking/floating thing a lot easier. If you're interested, and as a shameless plug, follow the link in my signature to check out my effort.