Splash Screen - Help!

[dddivers]

Hi - I created a .bmp splash screen that launches when I open a particular Access database. HOW CAN I GET IT TO STAY ON SCREEN LONGER? goes by so fast.

Thanks very much - dddivers

 

[jrbarnett]

Create a form, put an image control on it with your BMP on it. Set the form properties to no border, centre and resize automatically, put a timer event on it to open the menu form after 5 seconds and close itself then set this as the startup form.

John

 

[Darrylles]

Hi,

It's not immediately obvious when developing the app, but a splash screen can really p people off after they've seen it a few thousand times (and HAVE to wait for it to disappear in order for them to get on with their work).

It's a good idea to add a check-box with 'Don't show this next time' as a caption - for individual users.

Alternatively (and easier to implement) - set the timer to x seconds, but also allow user to close the splash screen by clicking it.

(Just a friendly warning about the requests for this functionality that you WILL get in the near future).

ATB

Darrylle


Never argue with an idiot, he'll bring you down to his level - then beat you with experience. darrylles@yahoo.co.uk