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[Luc Pattyn]

I would definitely use a Windows.Forms.Timer since that one ticks on the GUI thread, hence the tick handler can manipulate all Controls directly without needing any Invoke stuff. :)

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[Dave Kreskowiak]

Yeah, but since he's so new at this, I didn't want to throw the control cross-threading problem into his already existant confusion.

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[PIEBALDconsult]

I would. (Where's the evil grin emoticon?)

[Dave Kreskowiak]

:laugh: :thumbsup:

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[bar3000]

I lost you guys... But I'll try to find some book about it. Thanks anyway:)

[Luc Pattyn]

Yep. use a Windows.Forms.Timer, but before you do read up on everything you plan on using. A book is always a good start. :)

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[Leonardo Muzzi]

If you just want an interval, System.Threading.Thread.Sleep() should do the job.

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[Dave Kreskowiak]

Yeah, but the change in location requires a WM_PAINT message to go through the pump, which youre suggestion just halted for x milliseconds, preventing the message from being processed and the form being repainted.

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[Leonardo Muzzi]

Didn't know that. Maybe you have a command for refreshing the form?

Regards, Leonardo Muzzi

[Dave Kreskowiak]

Yeah, it's Invalidate, which generates a new WM_PAINT event for the entire form. Same problem. If the UI thread is blocked (sleep), the form doesn't get painted.

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