Animating message boxes/ dialogue boxes? 1

[GoldenFireTiger]

Hi, i have a message box that pops on the screen after the computer has been idle for ten minutes to tell the user that they have been idle and the system will close in five minutes if there is no action. Is there a way to make the message box make a noise or perhaps the title bar flash or change colour so the user is more likely to notice it? thanks

 

[traingamer]

See 'Beep Statement' help file.

traingamer

 

[GoldenFireTiger]

TrainGamer

Help file installed with access or help file on this site (if on this site where do I find it?) and is there a way to change the colours of the title bar or have them flash?`

 

[traingamer]

The Beep Statement is in the help for VBA. That's just to make the sound.
I don't know about changing the color of the title bar or flashing - if there's a way, someone here will probably know the answer, though.

traingamer

 

[ZmrAbdulla]

Place a label on the form
backcolor=black
Form Timer =1000
then

Private Sub Form_Timer()
	If Me.Label0.BackColor = vbBlack Then
	Me.Label0.BackColor = vbRed
        Beep
Else
	Me.Label0.BackColor = vbBlack
        Beep
End If
End Sub

This will blink the label Red/black and Beep

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[ZmrAbdulla]

I am sorry to add the statement that this code is for a form that can be used as messgebox

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[GoldenFireTiger]

ZmrAbdulla,

Thank you very much! this sounds perfect!

do I add the code in the forms on timer?

And I don't understand why you are sorry?

 

[ZmrAbdulla]

You asked for a solution to be used with MsgBox. I have replied for a form's solution. I was not clear on that.
Instead of using a message box you have to create a modal form that looks like a message box then add
a label
back color =black
TimerIntereval=1000
OnTimer you have to use the code.
you can use custom buttons & code for that form that a normal message box don't allow.
so instead of a messagebox this form will popup, blink the label,beep...
There may be solutions to blink a message box title bar.
hope this helps.



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[GoldenFireTiger]

Thank you! I have done as you have said, and it workes perfectly and looks beautiful! many thanks!

 

[ZmrAbdulla]

Great...

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