mdiChild minimize problem

Erdinc Kolukisa

i have two forms(Form1 and Form2)..i open form2 like below
Form2 frm2 = new Form2();
frm2.MdiParent = this.MdiParent;
frm2.Show();
when i minimize Form2 it goes to taskbar but i want Form2 to be seen in Form1 as minimized..how can i do that ?

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Tanmay Sarkar16y ago
Accepted answer
A MDI child form never goes to task bar. And it always open in the main container form.
Due to your code, the form is not mdi child (as it not open in container form).

you should try this,

Form2 frm2 = new Form2();
frm2.MdiParent = this;
frm2.Show();

and never forget to set form1, this.IsMdiContainer = true;
you may check it in properties window.

i also upload a sample code (vs-2010)

hope this help you!

Thank you.

If it help you then mark it as an answer.
Tanmay Sarkar16y ago
You are welcome :)
Erdinc Kolukisa16y ago
thank u friend..that is the exactly what i wish to do..thanks for your samples again
Tanmay Sarkar16y ago
Again sorry, i over look your problem as you say mdi form color. Basically mdi form color is system provided or so called theme color. first you select background color property (select which color you want) in design section you not get that. put that code in your mdi form load as

private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            MdiClient Form1;
            foreach (Control my_control in this.Controls)
            {
                try
                {
                    Form1 = (MdiClient)my_control;
                    Form1.BackColor = this.BackColor;
                }
                catch
                {

                }
            }
        }

and run it. you get your color.

see also the sample which i upload.

Thank you.
Tanmay Sarkar16y ago
Sorry for late response.

Yes you can change color also, go through the from properties & you get color option. I think you probably solve it.

Thank you!
Erdinc Kolukisa16y ago
thanks friend for your reply..i could see my mistake after seeing your project..
but now i have one more question..my form color looks Gray after changing isMdiParent to true..is it possible to change it to another colors or should i use it like that ?