I know that different questions have been posted on how to keep code from firing in certain events (e.g. in a form.closing, setting Exception e.true, etc.) My question is along the same lines, but different situation.

Let's say I have a base form class (frmBase), with code in the LOAD event. I then use that form to create a 2nd form (frmOrders). In frmorders, I also place code in the LOAD event. I think the LOAD code for frmOrders will run, and then the LOAD code in frmBase will run.

In that instance, it's OK, because I'd want that to happen - though it's certainly different than in VFP, where the code in frmBase would only run if I put a DODEFAULT in frmOrders.

However, there may be specific instances where I wouldn't want the code in frmBase to run (or maybe txtBase or another control). In that instance, how can I 'stop' the code from running? Only thing I've been able to come up with is to set a global flag to true in the inherited control, and check back in the base form/control to see if that flag is true or not before executing the code.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Kevin