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 Modal Vs. Modeless
 
 ■ A modal window requires closing by an OK or Cancel action before the user
   can switch to another form or dialog box.
 
 ■ A modeless window does not require closing by an OK or cancel action
   before the user switches to another form or dialog box. For example, the
   Immediate window is a modeless window.
 
 ■ When a modeless form is displayed, code that occurs after the SHOW
   method is executed as it is encountered. When a modal form is displayed,
   code after the SHOW method is not executed until the form is hidden
   or unloaded. See: ◄HIDE Method►  ◄UNLOAD Statement►
 
 See: ◄Creating a Dialog Box►  ◄SHOW Method►