Form AutoMaximizes

[Dylan Snyder]

Hi,
I have a form that is maximized on the Load event. On this form, I have a button that opens a form based on a query which is in turn based from data entered on the main form. My problem is this: I want the secondary form to be a smaller size when it is opened. I have set the size on the second form, but it automatically maximizes when opened from the mainform. Is the maximize command tied to all open forms? Ist there a way to override this for the second form?

 

[RuralGuy]

Yes, Maximize affects all open forms and reports until you issue a restore command.

 

[David Eagar]

You could make the second form a pop up

 

[Dylan Snyder]

thanks that did the trick. I wasn't aware that the maximize command maximized all forms. Good to know.

 

[missinglinq]

Access is frequently hierarchical in nature. Maximize one form, as in this case, and all subsequent forms are maximized. Set a main form's AllowEdits to No/False, and all subforms, regardless of their individual settings, are non-editable. It's something that you need to always have at the back of your mind when playing the Access Game!