New Sample: Form_Resize

Form_Resize

by AD Tejpal

This sample db demonstrates resizing of access forms so as to suit current screen resolution. In addition, user has the option to carry out custom resizing - if desired.


Five styles of demo forms are included as follows:

(a) Simple controls - all free to float and resize.

(b) Simple controls - with certain controls having tag property settings for locking their position and / or size.

(c) Combo box and list box.

(d) Nested subforms - Continuous.

(e) Nested subforms - Datasheet.

(f) Tab control having (i) Nested subforms and (ii) Option group.

Tag property settings for steering the behavior of individual controls are as follows (more than one setting (separated by ;) can be included in the tag string):

(a) LockLeft: The control retains a fixed distance from left edge of the form.

(b) LockRight: The control retains a fixed distance from right edge of the form.

(c) LockTop: The control retains a fixed distance from top edge of the form.

(d) LockBottom: The control retains a fixed distance from bottom edge of the form.

(e) LockLeftRight: The control expands in such a manner that its left edge retains the original distance from left edge of the form, while its right edge retains the original distance from right edge of the form.

(f) LockTopBottom: The control expands in such a manner that its top edge retains the original distance from top edge of the form, while its bottom edge retains the original distance from bottom edge of the form.

(g) LockSize: The control retains its original size.

(h) LockWidth: The control retains its original width.

(i) LockHeight: The control retains its original height.

Demo forms have all been designed for a screen resolution of 800 x 600. On opening any of these forms, it resizes automatically to suit the screen resolution currently in force (if it happens to be different from the designed one).
 
You can find the sample here: Form_Resize


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