Using the SStab control

[prginocx]

I went back and re-read my earlier post about this subject, but I've got another question. I need to redo my User Interface, the main form is simply too large and cluttered.

So I'm going to move everything down, add the SStab at the top, and then cut/paste ( As per your suggestions ) my controls to the different tabs, probably have 5 or 6 tabs total.

I'm reading that its wise to insert a frame into each tab FIRST, then past my controls inside this frame. Good idea ? Even if I have no radial buttons or other framed controls ?

[VBClassicRocks]

Yes it is still a good idea. The SSTab changes tabs by moving all of the
controls on the previous tab out of view, i.e. Left = - 75000 and then
moving the controls for the current tab back into view.

I've never seen it but have heard that in certain situations, the SSTab gets itself
confused with moving its controls around. At any rate, the prevailing
wisdom is to assign a frame or picture box to each tab and put you controls
in those containers.

Personally, I prefer the TabStrip control but that is a subject for another thread.

[jemidiah]

Personally, I prefer the TabStrip control but that is a subject for another thread.

Specifically, this thread.

[ThEiMp]

-- Not really, it a good idea.

Cause the Tab Control's tab page is a control container itself, as well...