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 Loads a form (if not already loaded), displays it, and gives the form the
 focus.
 
    [form.]SHOW [style%]
    SCREEN.SHOW
 
    ■ style%  Determines if the form is modal or modeless; not valid with
              the SCREEN object. Valid settings are:
 
              Value   Description
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              0       (Default - Modeless) Does not require closing by an OK
                      or Cancel action before the user can switch to another
                      form or dialog box.
              1       (Modal) Requires closing by an OK or Cancel action
                      before the user can switch to another form or dialog
                      box. Use the HIDE method or the UNLOAD statement to
                      continue program execution.
 
 Applies To
    ◄Form►                   ◄SCREEN Object►
 
 See Also
    ◄Focus Definition►       ◄HIDE Method►            ◄LOAD Statement►
    ◄Methods Summary►        ◄Modal Vs. Modeless►     ◄UNLOAD Statement►