Returns or sets a value that determines whether MDI child forms are displayed when loaded.
Syntax
object.AutoShowChildren [= boolean]
The AutoShowChildren property syntax has these parts:
| Part | Description |
| Object | An object expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list. |
| Boolean | A Boolean expression that specifies whether MDI child forms are automatically visible, as described in Settings. |
Settings
The settings for boolean are:
| Setting | Description |
| True | (Default) MDI child forms are automatically displayed when loaded. |
| False | MDI child forms aren't automatically displayed when loaded. |
Remarks
You can use the AutoShowChildren property to load MDI child forms and leave them hidden until they're displayed using the Show method.