Carl Waring mentioned this to All:
 CW> However, I have been trying to
 CW> produce an 'About' box with the '.ShowModal' device but cannot get it to
 CW> work. A detailed example would be appreciated if someone has the time.
uses
    About;  {the unit where TMyAboutForm is}
{ Assumes TMyAboutForm is not auto-created }
procedure ShowAboutBox;
begin
    with TMyAboutForm.Create(Application) do
        try
            ShowModal;
        finally
            Free;
        end;
end;
                                ...Gary
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