SetVisible method

Available for all objects.

Prototype

SetVisible Proto hWnd:HWND, bVisible:BOOL

Syntax

Invoke SetVisible, hWnd, bVisible

Function

Sets the Visible property for an object.

Parameters

hWnd

Handle to the object.

bVisible

A BOOL value specifying the new visible state for the object.

Return value

Eax returns TRUE if succesful, or FALSE if not.

REMARKS: An object cannot be visible if its parent is hidden.

IMPORTANT: This method fails if you try to hide a window which is modal. You should never use the ShowWindow API call to hide a modal window.