C#::Hiding MenuStrip in MDIParent

[ssknov]

hi

i am creating a login page.Inthe form load itself i need to hide the MenuStrip in MDI Parent to HIDE, When the users gives the correct passwd and pushes the Loginbutton , My MDIParent1 forms menustrip should be visible .

c my code . but it doesnt works. Any body pls clear my doubt.

        private void LoginForm_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            MDIParent1 mdifrm = new MDIParent1();
            
            mdifrm.menuStrip.Visible = false;

I had created formobj mdifrm and made it visible false on load. this also not works.

 private void btnLogin_Click_1(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
                 if (strPasswd == dsUsers.Tables[0].Rows[0].ItemArray[0].ToString())
                {
                  [B]  this.mdifrm.menuStrip.Visible = true;[/B]
                    this.Hide();
                }
                else
                {
                    MessageBox.Show("Incorrect Password","Error",MessageBoxButtons.OK,MessageBoxIcon.Error);
                }

            }

thanks in adv

kssk

[debasisdas]

desable the menu items at design time and enable those after succesful enable only.

[ssknov]

My code doesnt works , even if i am right

i am hiding my MDI's menustrip in its load, when i click the button in form2 it should be visible. i tried in my code. it wont works. pls c my code again.

help me

thanks
kssk

[Kevin xx]

For those who are still interested..

He forgot to add the mdifrm.Show(); call so the form was never showed to him in the first place.