Hi,

Have you tried using the AT nRow, nColumn Clause?

Mace

>Hi George
>
>Thanks
>
>No that doesn't work either, in fact setting the Desktop=.t. takes my form out of its top level form. my top level form has Desktop=.t.
>
>Regards
>Geoff Scott
>
>>>Hi
>>>
>>>I am issuing a WAIT WINDOW 'My message' which doesn't display in my window.
>>>
>>>I have the main VFP screen/window turned off.
>>>
>>>How do I get my WAIT WINDOW to display in my form which is in my top level form???
>>>
>>>Regards
>>>Geoff Scott
>>
>>Geoff,
>>
>>I'll bet you've got the form's Desktop property set to .T.. This property is ignored with a top-level form (ShowWindow = 2). Set the Desktop property to .F. and your wait window will appear properly.
>>
>>I wrote an FAQ on this that gives more details.