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keep main form maximized?

Anonymous
2010-06-23T20:05:01+00:00

I have a form with command buttons that open other forms.  The main form initially opens maximized.  I set the OnLoad event to maximized.  When I close the other forms the main form changes size and is smaller.  I'd like to keep it maximized.  How can I do this?

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Anonymous
2010-06-23T20:11:00+00:00

There are a few ways, but I find this the simplest. Use the main form's Activate event:

Private Sub Form_Activate()

    DoCmd.Maximize

End Sub

As soon as the form gets the focus again it will maximize itself.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-06-23T20:18:27+00:00

    No problem, Wayne. I've done that myself many times.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-06-23T20:14:47+00:00

    ooops sorry bill - just seen that you had already said the same - can't seem to delete my post

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-06-23T20:13:41+00:00

    use DoCmd.Maximize OnActivate

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