Custom Msgbox

[swedbera]

Thanks for all of your previous help!

I don't know if this is even possible to do, but here is my question:

I have created a backup procedure that cycles through and backs up any
user-created tables. I would like to have a msgbox pop up that shows the
current table being backed up without the user having to click a button for
the procedure to continue. I tried creating a form with a text box that
changes after each table is backed up, but I just don't like the way it looks
and I want the user to see what is happening so that they know it is running.

Any suggestions?

Arlene

 

[Rick Brandt]

Thanks for all of your previous help!

I don't know if this is even possible to do, but here is my question:

I have created a backup procedure that cycles through and backs up any
user-created tables. I would like to have a msgbox pop up that shows
the current table being backed up without the user having to click a
button for the procedure to continue. I tried creating a form with a
text box that changes after each table is backed up, but I just don't
like the way it looks and I want the user to see what is happening so
that they know it is running.

Any suggestions?

Change the way your custom form looks? You should be able to make it look "just
like" a MsgBox so I don't see the issue with that. Otherwise you can always
display text in the StatusBar.

 

[swedbera]

Without having a text field to display the information, how do you make it
look like a msgbox? You cannot display information without a text box or
label, correct?

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

So why can't you have either a textbox or a label?

 

[Evan M]

Hello, try this:

Change the form's properties from the default settings to something similar
to:
Scrollbars: neither
RecordSelectors: no
Navigation Buttons: no
Auto Center: yes
Min Max Buttons: None

The txtbox should be like this:
BackStyle: Transparent
Special Effect: Flat
BorderStyle: Transparent

Thats just me doing a quick rundown. Play with it and see what works for
you. Have a happy new year!

Evan M
evan AT radiologyonesource DOT com

 

[Dan Artuso]

Hi,
Use a label instead, then it will look like a message box.