Picture box flash images in folder

[seanwpb]

I have a folder that will have image files that will change often by one network user and i want to be able to in a picture box flash the contents of this folder. so if there is 5 images in there then i would like to have one up then with a timer it goes to the next one after a certain time. need an idea where to start.

[planethax]

Just a newb here but I am trying to do something.
Will the image names be standardized?
like img1 img2 img 24 or will they be random
sun moon flower6 etc etc

[seanwpb]

no thats the problem the names will be different so it needs to be dynamic

[si_the_geek]

Use the Dir function to find out what files are in a folder, and the LoadPicture function to load the pictures.

VB's help has good explanations and examples for both.

[seanwpb]

ok thats a good idea to get me started. thanks

[LaVolpe]

Another option is to use a hidden FileListBox control. You can set its path & its filter (the Pattern property) to include only VB-supported images (i.e., *.jpg; *.bmp; etc)

Your timer can simply loop thru the listbox.

Private Sub Timer_Timer()
    If File1.ListIndex = File1.ListCount - 1 Then ' on last list item
         File1.ListIndex = 0
    Else  ' move to next list item
         File1.ListIndex =  File1.ListIndex + 1
    End If
End Sub

Now, in your file listbox's Click event, load the picture