If the Form in the Max size , how to layout controls at design time ?

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hi developers

my programme contains a Form, and that Form should always be in Max size (WindowState = MaxiMized )
My question is : can I layout pictureBoxes , Buttons and other controls at design time

thanks in advance

Posted 4-Nov-10 22:55pm

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CPallini 5-Nov-10 5:05am

Shouldn't your question be: "how do I rearrange the positions of the controls at runtime to fit the window (max) size?"

OriginalGriff 6-Nov-10 5:03am

"thanks OrginaGriff you're right"
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Toli Cuturicu 6-Nov-10 15:20pm

My screen is 3840x1200... Are you sure you want to fill all of it with your window??

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2010-11-04T23:23:00

Yes. But what effect do you think it will have?
What resolution is the user running? 1024 x 768? 1680,x 1050? 640 x 480?
What shape is his / her screen - old style square, or newer widescreen?

Is it going to be the same as yours? Always?

Of course it isn't!

So instead of laying it out for maximised (which would annoy the heck out of me, none of my apps run maxed - too much wasted screen real estate), lay it out for a sensible size, based on the content. Then allow for screen resizing by using the dock and anchor properties.

Remember, it is a very bad idea to fill any form with lots of controls - it just gets confusing. Instead, open sub forms as needed, or use tabs.