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> Just to add my 2c to this...
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Me too <g>.

This is what I did in my last app:

I start my app and connect to database.
I create most of the forms (all heavy used forms) after connection
and prepare (_not_ open!) queries in Form.OnCreate.
Then I open queries as needed or in Form.OnShow.

So I have the prepare-caused delay only once: at start of the app.
It seems to work, but not heavy tested yet.

What do you mean, is this approach OK?

Regards
Richard Saeger