Pop-up autocenter not working

[irish634]

Getting back into Access after a long hiatus.



I have a 2010 database using "tabbed" windows.
I have a form that I want to use as a pop up.
Form properties:

• Pop Up = Yes
• Modal = Yes (This makes no difference whether it is yes or no).
• Auto Center = Yes
• Border Style = Dialog

The pop-up will not center in the screen and stays in the upper left of the application window.
I know I can use the "MoveSize" method, but am I missing something here?

Thanks,
Craig

[June7]

Think must be Overlapping Windows mode - at least that is what I experience.

Wait, I forgot to set Popup Yes. Now I see the form open high and to the left, but not all the way into the upper left corner - in both TabDocuments and OverlappingWindows.

I use Popup and Modal sparingly and only set these after development and db is ready for deployment. Actually, don't think I've ever used Popup.

[irish634]

The pop up will be in the upper left corner of the application window. Just below the ribbon and just to the right of the objects/database window.
I was afraid of having to use overlapping windows in order for that to work properly. I can always force it to center, but to me defeats the purpose of using "Auto Center" to begin with.

I also use pop up and modal sparingly, usually at most 1-2x in a database.

[June7]

Even in Overlapping Windows, the popup shifted up and left.

[irish634]

Yes, but in overlapping windows, you make pop-up no, modal yes, dialog border, then auto center. Basically, create your own pop up without saying its a pop up. Then it centers.

From what I can find through out the net, my only option while using tabs is to use a pop up and force to center with 'movesize'. Easy enough to do, was just wondering if I was overlooking something simple.

[June7]

I never use Tab Documents mode.

[Missinglinq]

I never use Tab Documents mode.

Actually, very few of us do, for this very reason! Doing things with Forms that we've done for years, basically without even thinking about it, suddenly takes a boat-load of work!

Linq ;0)>

[irish634]

I have found a very simple solution to my issue:
http://www.hitechcoach.com/index.php...id=8&Itemid=28

Works extremely well.

I actually like the tabbed documents mode better than overlapping. But of course running into issues as described can be a result.