Delphi – Focus not moved to inputbox() and box remains behind of apps (Vista)

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How can I make my delphi systray app using standard vcl inputbox() function to request focus, now dialog box seem to remain in taskbar and dialog does not open to front of other apps. This is Vista issue I think. Creating own form would solve it I believe.

ps: I can edit dialogs.pas if needed, it seem to be using Tcustomforms.showmodal

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You are probably using older version of delphi.

Some Vista specific workarounds for older delphi versions can be fond here.

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I'd use this code... (Basically what Lars said)

dialog := TDialogForm.Create( parentForm );
dialog.PopupParent := parentForm;
dialog.PopupMode   := pmExplicit; 
dialog.ShowModal();

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Take a look at the PopupParent property. You may want to set it explicitly for your modal form prior to the ShowModal call. When PopupParent is nil (default) VCL behaves a bit differently depending on the value of the related PopupMode property.

If you set the modal form's PopupParent to the form that's active just before you call ShowModal, that may help.

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