MDI Repaint Problem

[Nick]

I'm creating an MDI application with multiple maximized
MDI child forms. When a child form is open, the
title/caption is merge with the MDI's title/caption. So,
if the MDI title is "Parent" and the 3rd MDI child
is "Child 3", then when the 3rd MDI child is opened, the
title becomes "Parent [Child 3]".

However, when child 3 is closed, the MDI title doesn't go
back to what it was before. It still says "Parent [Child
3]".

Is there anyway to force a refresh/repaint on the MDI
parent after a child has been closed?

Thanks.
Nick

[Magnus Krisell]

"Nick" <an*******@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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I'm creating an MDI application with multiple maximized
MDI child forms. When a child form is open, the
title/caption is merge with the MDI's title/caption. So,
if the MDI title is "Parent" and the 3rd MDI child
is "Child 3", then when the 3rd MDI child is opened, the
title becomes "Parent [Child 3]".

However, when child 3 is closed, the MDI title doesn't go
back to what it was before. It still says "Parent [Child
3]".

Is there anyway to force a refresh/repaint on the MDI
parent after a child has been closed?

Hi Nick,

I implemented this by handling the MdiChildActivate event of the parent
form and checking the ActiveMdiChild property. There may be a better
way, but at least it works.

- Magnus