>That is the key apparently no code is changing the visible or enable properties.
>What I just did is to change the mode to opaque on the container and it shows the container but no controls.
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>Still need help.
Tony,
Run the form and open the debugger. From "locals" window find the container of control and drag it to watch window. There expand and check its members, their left, top, visibility, back&forecolor settings etc. If you find a property blocking tehir visibility go to command window and change it using the reference from debug window.
Cetin