>>>I want to keep the status bar active so I can display messages, etc.
>>>
>>>But I _don't_ want to display the default messages like alias names, file paths, record numbers etc...
>>>
>>>How can I accomplish this?
>>>
>>>TIA
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>>Put a default message for private datasessions and for global as well.
>>I mean put SET MESSAGE TO 'Ready' at application startup and in the Load event
>>if each form opened with private datasession.
>>
>>Bye
>>Jayesh
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>I'd like the status bar to constantly display the user name and module name at the far right while any 'tips' like "Enter employee number" appear at the far left.
>
>This seems cumbersome with SET MESSAGE TO since I'd have to recalculate the spacing at different screen resolutions...
>
>I was considering a 'top level form' with my own status bar class, but I need more info before tackling that option
>
>Thanks

Hi Larry,

I would sugget you to stick to SET MESSAGE TO. Recalculations of spacing etc. would not be a big deal. You just have to define a robust function for that and use it for setting message like "Enter employee number".

Bye
Jayesh