SSMS MDI Trick Writer #1, 2012-12-07 This trick is for SSMS users who like the MDI (window) environment. If you’ve noticed that new windows open with the instance connection hidden, then read on. I have your fix! Just open a query window, minimize it, and leave it there. After that, new windows will open at the correct level so you can read the instance which you are connected to. Programming Random Awesomeness SQL instance covered upmdimdi fixssms