Hey all!
I'm trying to switch back-and-form between frames/forms during run-time, and would like to design each frame/form in design mode.
FYI: I've seen a lot of information about hiding/showing forms, so to let you know, this is NOT what I am trying to do.
Instead, I want to load/show 1 form, and in that form there will be different frames/panels that are displayed based on the user's progress. (Similar functionality to clicking the 'next' button on a wizard)
I would like to be able to customize each frame in design mode since they will all have a lot of controls.
I have attempted to use MDI Forms, and this is really close to what I want; because I can design each MDI Child in design mode, then I can display the form I want based on the user's progress. The only drawback here is that each of the MDI Child forms comes with a set of min/max and close buttons. If there was some way to completely remove the "x" button, then I would be using MDI Forms. Note: I am not simply looking to disable the MDI Child's close button by overriding the Unload event.
Thank you for your help, it is greatly appreciated.
-God Bless.
I'm trying to switch back-and-form between frames/forms during run-time, and would like to design each frame/form in design mode.
FYI: I've seen a lot of information about hiding/showing forms, so to let you know, this is NOT what I am trying to do.
Instead, I want to load/show 1 form, and in that form there will be different frames/panels that are displayed based on the user's progress. (Similar functionality to clicking the 'next' button on a wizard)
I would like to be able to customize each frame in design mode since they will all have a lot of controls.
I have attempted to use MDI Forms, and this is really close to what I want; because I can design each MDI Child in design mode, then I can display the form I want based on the user's progress. The only drawback here is that each of the MDI Child forms comes with a set of min/max and close buttons. If there was some way to completely remove the "x" button, then I would be using MDI Forms. Note: I am not simply looking to disable the MDI Child's close button by overriding the Unload event.
Thank you for your help, it is greatly appreciated.
-God Bless.