How do I merge menus from one form onto another?

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I'm working on an application framework. The intent of the framework will be
to encapsulate many common application features. This will free the
developers to focus in on their particular application modules which will be
implemented on specific forms.

The challenge arises in attempting to impose a set of globally available
menus, which will be 'inherited' so to speak by each specific application
form. Now I haven't worked with MDI since the mid to late 90's but I was
surprised to discover that MDI children don't merge their menus onto the MDI
parent form. Rather, they unilaterally replace the parent menu with their
own. Bummer.

Any solutions?

(And don't tell me to move to .NET. For what the client is asking, believe
me I tried my best; but that's not my decision :-\ )

Thanks for your help!

- Joe Geretz -


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