Longer Pause On Startup "Splash"

[mishbaker]

I created a little BMP image to show when Access is starting up my database. But you only see this quick "subliminal" flash of that splash screen then the database opens. I was wondering if there is some way to delay on that splash screen just a second or so.



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[dhookom]

Remove some RAM?

Seriously, consider making a similar Access form that opens when your mdb opens. You can use the Timer to automatically close after a specific interval.

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[tpearo]

1. Create a form with your BMP on top. (Insert Picture)
2. On the forms properties Event Tab at the bottome there is two options one is ON TIMER and the other is TIMER INTERVAL set timer interval to 2000 or 3000, (you can play with this until your screen displays as long as you like)[/i.
3. Place this code in the On Timer.
DoCmd.Close
DoCmd.OpenForm "Menu 1"

You can do this by clicking the box on the far right of the ON TIMER that has the three little dots. That takes you into a screen where you want to select Code Builder. It will automatically take you where you need to be. Place the above code there. Place this code between the Private SubForm_Timer() and End Sub.

In my example I'm telling the system to close the form and open another form call "Menu 1" You can replace the Menu 1 with what ever direction or form you want the code to open.

I hope this helps.

Tp

 

[mishbaker]

Thanks,

I removed some RAM but it still loads too fast. I'm just gonna have to go with creating the new form.


Thanks again guys!

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Read tpearo's answer again before you do!


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[dhookom]

I assume mishbaker was kidding about removing the ram as much as I was kidding about even suggesting it.

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