Hi

When any of my forms load then the data for the controls on the form is
loaded from my data layer dll's ( there are no bound controls).

However, the form takes several seconds to appear and looks untidy due to
the delay. I realise this is because Vb has switched processing to the data
but ideally I would like the form to load first. I can get round it by
putting a timer on the form and delaying the data load but this is messy. Is
there any other way I can do it using redraw methods or the api

Mnay thanks

Mark Foster