PMFJI,

If you are running this from an .EXE then you can try the following

In your startup code put
_screen.windowstate = 2
or set the form's windowstate property to 2

Or

in the desktop shortcut make it run the .exe maximised

Not quite sure if that's what you're after...

Will

>thank u for u'r prompt reply. I don't think i've been able to communicate my problem effectively. Well here goes
>
>1. I first call a form - do form log .
> Which has a .bmp on it.
>2. I then call sqlconnect.Thus sql connect window appers on this form.
>
>It is my log form that does not span the entire desktop.After the seection of a form the form runs in the middle.No problems.Just the log form....Suggestions
>
>Thanks again