MDIShow Method (WINDOW)


PLBCMP GUI Only

 

The MDIShow method shows or hides a MDI client WINDOW. The method uses the following format:

 

[label]

{object}.MDIShow

[GIVING {return}] USING [*Show=]{show}

 

Where:

label

Optional. A Program Execution Label.

object

Required. A WINDOW object that is accessed.

return

Optional. A Numeric Variable that indicates the success or failure of the method.

show

Required. A Numeric Variable that specifies a parameter value as defined below.

Flags Affected: EOS, OVER, ZERO

Note the following:

  1. The required {show} parameter is a decimal number, a Numeric Variable, Expression, or a keyword as defined in PLBEQU.INC. The supported values and keywords are:

  2.  

    Value

    Keyword

    The MDI child window is ...

    0

    $SW_HIDE

    hidden from view.

    1

    $SW_SHOWNORMAL

    visible.

 

  1. If the value returned is zero, the ZERO Condition Flag is set.

  2. The OVER and EOS Condition Flags are always cleared.

  3. For improved performance in the Application Server environment, do not specify the optional return value unless needed.

 

 

See Also: Method Syntax, WINDOW Methods

 



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