Multithreading

[hyousuf2]

Hello
im building a multithreaded application. in which i want that a Thread executes a form, and does the task in the background, and the form itself displays an animated gif showing that the Thread is working. And also is it possible that i can estimate the progress of the Thread.

thoughtS !!

[jmcilhinney]

If you're using VB 2005 (please specify in future) then you should look at the BackgroundWorker class, which simplifies multi-threading to some degree in suitable situations. Follow the Articles -> Advanced .NET link in my signature and then read the Managed Threading section for information on the BackgroundWorker component and other threading-related issues.

[hyousuf2]

no actually am using .NET 2003.

[jmcilhinney]

Then forget the BackgroundWorker but you should still read that article because most of it will still be applicable. There have been a few changes though so you should just check the .NET 1.x doco to see whether the types and members they mention were around then.

[hyousuf2]

well actually am not too UNAWARE of .NET Threading, i did make an application which is live in a firm, but that was a different thing. Right now, can anyone just pls temme how do i display an animated gif in a Windows Form.

[jmcilhinney]

The same way you display (almost) any image: in a PictureBox.

[gigemboy]

You can also check out this thread about a similar topic, with links to information...

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=412071