I have an UI application that serves several functions (<800KB). I wanted to allow minimizing it to the system tray, and continue to decode data coming from the serial port and sending network messages.
Can I simply hide the main form and create a NotifyIcon in the system tray, or are there other considerations for system tray applications? Does the application use less resources while hidden? Or is it best to make a light version of the application for the system tray (with duplication of code)?
My application does what 2 different applications do (related functions). I'm trying to foresee the implications before I finish coding it.
I've written a couple apps that use NotifyIcon. Putting it in the notification area (system tray) isn't anything special. It's just not visible on the toolbar anymore.