csharp winform modal window, able to click on main window

Question

language c#, winform

how do i create a modal window or such a thing that when it still showing i would still be able to click or interact with the main window..

thanks.

put some code please or links..

Answer 1

Just use the overload of Form.Show() that takes a form as a parameter, like this:

Form f = new Form();
f.Show(this);

This will keep the form always on top of the form that calls it, but still let you click and access the calling form.

Answer 2

Make the dialog non-modal (use Show instead of ShowDialog), and make it top-most (TopMost = true)

Answer 3

Some confusion here I think;

Modal is when the window blocks the underlying window, and must be closed to enable the underlying window to regain control. Form.ShowDialog(owner) is used to accomplish this.

Non-Modal is a window that is opened "in parallell" to the underlying window. Both windows can be accessed and respond to mouse and key events. Form.Show(owner) to accomplish this.

Answer 4

Modality by definition means that you are not able to click anywhere else. You can create another form and show it with Show() method.

Answer 5

Show() Method allows you to click anywhere while ShowDialog() won't