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GeoTrail · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 9:46 pm Post subject: Check if object is hidden?

How can I check if a COMBO object is hidden or visible?

If I use HIDE to hide an object that is already hidden or SHOW for an object that is already shown will that cause an error?

Mac · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 9:55 pm Post subject:

I don't think additional HIDE and SHOW commands will
cause errors, but trying to access a hidden list, etc. can.

You can keep up with what's shown/hidden (if necessary)
by setting a var each time you HIDE/SHOW something (or
for several elements you can use a list).

Cheers, Mac Smile

GeoTrail · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 10:19 pm Post subject:

OK, thanks Mac.

I am actually using lists too.
So I guess the safest thing to do is to show the COMBO object before it is populated with the contents from the list?

Mac · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 10:39 pm Post subject:

I'd think so. Wink

Garrett · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 11:05 pm Post subject:

You can populate, edit and do just about anything you want with
hidden combo boxes and lists boxes without worry. No need to
have them showing on the form at all.

-Garrett

Mac · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 11:16 pm Post subject:

OOPS... sure 'nuff ya can. Embarassed

I musta been thinkin' about DIALOG REMOVE
or somethin' - LOL, or not thinkin' at all... Laughing

Ya can't use DIALOG FOCUS on a hidden control
though... Wink

Cheers, Mac Smile

GeoTrail · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 12:38 am Post subject:

OK, thanks guys.

Garrett · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 1:05 am Post subject:

GeoTrail · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 1:16 am Post subject:

He he he I've already been there Garrett Laughing