>I have a modeless form displaying data in a grid. It has a top menu bar with File, Edit, Tools, etc.
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>I'd like the form to be modal - but this deactivates the top menu. Possibly a rather fundamental Read Events level question? But very grateful for suggestions ... Thanks in advance.


Sorry, this is by design. Modal forms mean you can't do anything else untill the form is released (or hidden) so all menu options are disabled. There is no point in having them active.