Blink Caption

[Naveen Marapaka]

Hi I have Form which has Text fields (t1,t2,t3,t4,t5) to store 5 stock item records In & Outs in 2tables



and Correspondingly I put Labels (c1,c2,c3,c4,c5) side by text fields to show current stock available with DSUM help.


If any of Stock item is less than 100,Corresponding Caption Backcolor will turn Yellow indicates, we have to order stock for particular item.


Everything is fine.

I want to add blink affect to caption which turns yellow, how can i do


thanks in advance

[June7]

Don't think that is easy. Think will involve form Timer event.

Bing: VB blinking text label

http://www.vb-helper.com/howto_blink_label.html

Be aware, timer event is supposed to be a processor hog, might slow db performance.

[Missinglinq]

And flashing colors can trigger seizures in some people!

[ItsMe]

I have never tried it but you could possibly place a .GIF on your form FIRST and THEN place you control on top of your .GIF. You could have your .GIF object's visible property switch back and forth as needed. Sizing your object correctly could give the illusion of a blinking border.

Personally, I think it would be more appropriate to launch a full screen .AVI with a screaming monster.