[RESOLVED] VB6 Properties window disappears

[batman321]

Hi,

When I click the "Run" button to run my project, the properties window (shows all the project forms etc) is shown but when I click the "End" button, my project ends and the properties window disappears. How do I keep the properties window showing at all times? It use to show all the time.

I tried checking/unchecking the dockable options under "Tools > Options > Docking" but neither option works. And I tried clicking the "Dockable" option on the properties window itself...doesn't work.

Thanks

Si

[Nightwalker83]

Hi Si,

This sounds similar to a problem I am having! Do the forms and modules, etc show in panel on the right-hand side of the IDE when you load the project? How about when you debug the project do the panels appear then? Debugging is the only thing that works for me.

[Spoo]

Si

Given that you've hit the END button, you must be back
in EDIT mode (ie, the app is not running).

What happens if you hit the F4 button?
(This is a short-cut for clicking VIEW >> Properties Window)

Does it reappear?
Was is simply covered by another window in the IDE?

Spoo

[batman321]

I fixed it. You need to add "property explorer" and "properties window" to the toolbar menu at the top of VB6

1. right-clicked on one of the toolbars
2. selected 'customize'
3. Clicked on the 'Commands' Tab
4. Under Commands, Click 'View'
5. Select "property explorer" and "properties window" and drag them onto the offending menu in VB
6. Quit out of VB and then went back in.

I think I removed these icons from the toolbar which may have confused VB6.

[Nightwalker83]

Well, that solved my problem.

[augber]

I did it but the properties window is still missing