>>That gives me ideas. maybe have a main(launch) form with appropriate checkboxes
>>on it and proceed from there. But when the destination form opens for business should the launching form be released or hidden?
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>Timothy,
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>That depends on the frequency that the launching form needs to be recalled. Pros and cons;
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> Hiding: Launch form is in memory and can be made visible very quickly.
> Launch form is using memory and may cause other operations to be slower
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> Release: Luanch form is not in memory and is not using memory
> Launch form is not in memory and will take longer to display later.
Sounds about right!
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