Why is it that on laptops with wide screens that my application screens show up on the right side of the screen and the user has to drag the screen into the middle. Is there a way to make the screen always show up in the middle of the screen?
Thanks for any help.
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I've noticed this too when working on my frontend on 2 monitors. Even though my forms are all set to centered, when I compile and distribute it, users have forms open up way off center, maybe relative to where I have them while developing. I think it has helped to make sure I open Acess in a regular size window, then open the forms and make sure they are centered there before I make the accdr (or mde). It seems really inconsistent though, and I haven't collected too much evidence.
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Recognized Expert Expert @CD Tom
You can always make sure that Forms always show up in the 'Middle' of the Screen regardless of Screen Resolution or other factors, but the code is complex and involves judicious use of the API. If you are interested, I'll create a Demo DB that will illustrate this functionality for you.
That would be great, If you can just give me the code I can probable figure it out, unless it's easier doing the demo DB. Thanks
ADezii 8,834
Recognized Expert Expert @CD Tom - Download the Attachment, it will make things a little easier.
- Within your Database, Import the FormInfo Class from the Demo Database. Almost the entire code functionality is encapsulated within this Class.
- In the General Declarations of your Form, declare a variable to represent the FormInfo Class, as in:
- In the Form's Load() Event, create a New Instance of the Class, set its Form Property to the Form where code is currently executing (Me), then Call the Center Method of the Class to Center the Form.
- Private Sub Form_Load()
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Set mfi = New FormInfo
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Set mfi.Form = Me
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mfi.Center
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End Sub
- Reposition the Form, and Click on the Command Button at any time to Re-Center it on the Screen.
- Disregard any related Properties, Methods, and Declarations from the FormInfo Class if they are not needed.
Thanks I'll let you know when I get everything working.
I've just got around to trying this and have a couple of errors. When I try and compile the program I get a error on Private mfi as formInfo the message is "Compile Error: A module is not a valid type" not to sure what to do next.
I was able to fix the first error but now I'm getting an on the the following line: .STATE = Val(Getsetting( appName, strName, adhcState, me.WindowState) ) when I try and compile get an error on WindowState Compiler error: Method or data member not found" Got any ideas what's causing this.
Thanks, the program will run and the form does allign but the error comes up when I compile.
I ran the compile on your database and get the same error. Are we missing a ref or something?
ADezii 8,834
Recognized Expert Expert @CD Tom
I'll look into it as soon as I get a chance.
ADezii 8,834
Recognized Expert Expert @ADezii
WindowState is a Property of the FormInfo Class as evidenced by a pair of Property Let/Get Procedures contained within this Class. It appears as though a Variable has not been Declared as FormInfo, or that it has not properly been instantiated. Double-Check Steps 3 and 4 in Post #5, and make sure these Lines of Code are present exactly where they should be. Get back to me on this.
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