ActiveX forms

[StevenK]

I'm looking at constructing an application making use of ActiveX forms/components. It's something I've only touched on briefly before.
Are there many restrictions on the resultant forms ?
Can I create a form identical to a 'normal' (non-ActiveX) form or are there restrictions to consider ?
Am I able to make use of TClientDataSets in these forms or does the MIDAS technology not operate within ActiveX forms ?
Thanks in advance for any pointers.
Steve

 

[StevenK]

I've spent a day re-experimenting with ActiveForms (ActiveX forms) and have proven to myself that I am able to make use of the required data-aware components (TQuery, TClientDataSet and TDBChart).
What I remain unable to do however is make use of DataModules as I would do with a standard form. Am I missing something with this or do I need to place TQuery components and the like on the form itself for them to be available to the form ?
Similarly how do I get my application to make use of more than one form - such that when I click a button on the first form I allow the user to see and use a second form ?
Also - am I able to make use of QuickReports within such an application (or form) ?
Any advice or pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Steve

 

[BobbaFet]

Why dont you just try it out, and then ask for pointers.
Trying out has taught me the most of what I know about
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[StevenK]

I've tried in regards to the usage of datamodules and additional forms with no success.
I am able to make use of Quickreports when I include them in the form, but again if they in external files then I am prevented from accessing them from within the ActiveForm.
Thanks again
Steve