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  1. Mar 17th, 2010, 04:43 PM #1
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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Wait cursor in a listview

    I was thinking how can i add a wait cursor to my listview box.
    I want the wait cursor to only appear at the top left side of listview box.
    Thank you in advance.
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    Could you monitor the Mouse's position (for the top left) in the LV and if the LV is loading display the wait cursor?
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    Thank you for the reply Bruce Fox.
    But i was thinking of have a button that will start the cursor.
    For example the user clicks start the wait cursor appears at the top left of the listview Box.
    And when the task is finished the wait cursor disappears.
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    So do you want to 'fix' the position of the wait cursor for that period?
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    Yes, but i do want the user to interact with the application when that wait cursor appears.
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    Note: I posted this as you posted your previous post.

    Instead of (potentially) fixing the cursor, could I suggest an over-layed 'Loading' GIF in the middle of the LV.
    The GIF would be displayed for the period, and then removed once loaded, this method is know to most users, and would be ascetically pleasing too
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    Quote Originally Posted by Pc_Not_Mac View Post
    Yes, but i do want the user to interact with the application when that wait cursor appears.
    Well, post #6 is probably the way to go....
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    Would i have to make a gif or its available online?
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    Here is a great place to start.

    Once you created it, load it into a PictureBox, and show hide as required.
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    A few examples (attached).
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    Re: Wait cursor in a listview

    Thanks Bruce Fox.
    I see how this works
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    Re: [RESOLVED] Wait cursor in a listview

    No problem. I'm sure you will find it a better solution.
    Good luck with your project.
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