>>Is there a way to intercept the Minimize button on the main VFP screen, so that I can call a routeen when it is clicked?
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>Generally speaking not. You can add timer which will check _SCREEN size.

Many thanks for that,

however I check for the _screen size and then _screen.hide() and this works

However, it then drops out of the form that was active and back to the calling form, any ideas?