try wrapping your update code in LockWindowUpdate calls e.g Try LockWindowUpdate(Handle); .... Do your form transformations here Finally LockWindowUpdate(0); end;
Paul Bennett Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jamie L. Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: [delphi-en] Disable Screen Updates > Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:33:16 -0000 > > > When I am dealing with a group of data-aware controls, I can easily > make data updates look much better by using DisableControls / > EnableControls in a try / finally block. > > I have several transforms done to an entire screen that I would like > to be able to do the same thing. For example, when going from browse > mode to edit mode, I change colors, read only and enable states, add > tabs, etc. In some cases, due to calculation times and database > fetches, it may take 1/2 to 1 second to make the change (this is > entirely acceptable to me.) However, some controls change > immediately, and some change at the end of the process. I would like > to freeze the entire screen and then unfreeze it when the transforms > have all been made making it look like it is more professional. > > Is there any way to do this? Essentially, I want a DisableForm / > EnableForm like the TDataSet has. I would also like to be able to > send ProcessMessage() so if the entire window is moved or another > window is moved, the app does not look like it is frozen. > > Delphi 5 Pro, ADO, and a bunch of 3rd party controls. > > Any ideas? > > Thanks > jamie > -- _______________________________________________ Surf the Web in a faster, safer and easier way: Download Opera 9 at http://www.opera.com Powered by Outblaze ----------------------------------------------------- Home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delphi-en/ To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delphi-en/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
