[RESOLVED] which is better multiple forms or mdi child forms ?

[pannam]

hi ,
i am building a form which will need multiple forms working on top of each other ..
i would like to have your suggestion as which is better to use multiple forms or multiple child forms ?

[RobDog888]

It all depends upon your program. Do you need to have multiple forms open/displayed at the same time?

[astroanu2004]

if your app wants to work on multiple docs at the same time i suggest using MDI rather than normal forms. Because its a little strange for the user to switch between windows. and if the user is opening a lot of documents the taskbar will be full of buttons.

[pannam]

i don't need to open multiple forms at the same time but sure i do need multiple forms and show one form at a time .the forms are displayed upon each other (my idea) ..it's just that i don't want to make matters complicated hence, i am asking for an advice beforehand

[Hack]

i don't need to open multiple forms at the same time but sure i do need multiple forms and show one form at a time .the forms are displayed upon each other (my idea) ..it's just that i don't want to make matters complicated hence, i am asking for an advice beforehand

In this case I would recommend against MDI, and go for standard exe with multiple, individual, forms.

[pannam]

thank you Hack

[RobDog888]

Um but originally you were saying that you had multiple forms opened on top of each other. Indicating a need for multiple form.

Since you explained more yes a SDI interface is more appropriate.