>>Curious about the total differences between method execution of parent - child forms as opposed to 2 top level forms ...
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>I don't understand the question or doubt.
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>Maybe another misconception but it's my understanding that when you have a top level form and a child form (set within top level form) executes and you trace that code execution follows all events in the child till it's exit then returns to the line following in the parents method that originally executed the child..
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>Atleast that's what I thought and that would be difference from 2 top levels.
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I think Hilmar is asking why you would handle different form types ... well ... differently. I always use a READ EVENTS, even with a top level form, even if it has child forms. I don't use any of the cute tricks, like making the main form modal so it stays open - and keeps the app open - until the user closes the form.