execution stops when SS running

[sggaunt]

I have an app that runs a timer to show a scroll bar for a few seconds before an action is performed.
If the screen saver cuts in the scroll bar waits unit the screen saver is canceled. I presume the timer is stopped.
does anyone know why this is and how to ensure the timer still runs even if a screen saver is running?

Steve.

 

[LucieLastic]

hi Steve

You've probably tried the obvious Application.processmessages. Just a guess, may help.

lou

 

[sggaunt]

Lou
Er Here is a bit more detail, The application is supposed to perform a sheduled action.
When it starts up if it is in sheduleing mode it runs an 'onidle' handler that sits and compares the 'actual time' to the time the user specifys, when it gets a match a timer is started that performs the action after a set period ( To give the user a chance to cancel).
If the screen saver cuts in before the set time it dosnt happen, I now think that the problem lies in the 'Onidle' and that this kicks in as soon as the screen saver is quitted. I have tried putting an application.pr (etc) in the onidle function but I still have the problem.
Steve.

PS you were quite right about the registery 'running' key of course, but when my apps crash they usually bring Windows crashing down as well.. )