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Creating Status/Progress window

Hi,

My code consists out of different kind of functions. I would like to keep the user informed which function is running at that moment.
What I did it setup a text field and update this text field which every progress. Like
text1.text="function 1 running"
text1.text="function 2 running"
etc

However this text window is not updated instantly. It has a huge delay. Does somebody know a solution?

Regards,
Dennis

Éric Moreau

after having set the .text property, call "DoEvents" to let VB repaint the screen.

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ASKER

But how I call this from within vb6?

Call Doevents

does not work

Regards,
Dennis

Éric Moreau

text1.text="function 1 running"
DoEvents

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ASKER

I last question on this subject..

How can I update the textfile without losing previous information?

first message:
function 1 running

second one:
function1 running
function 1 finished

Text1.text=Text1.text & "new message"
does work a bit but the new message needs to be placed on the next line..

Regards,
Dennis

Éric Moreau

insert CR/LF character:

Text1.text=Text1.text & vbcrlf & "new message"

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ASKER

Hi,

This does not work. Please attached pic...

Regards,
Dennis
status.jpg

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Hi..Sometimes the solution is that simple. Thanks!

Regards,
Dennis