Copying "big" files with VB 4.0 16 bits

Luiggi · Jul 16, 1999

I made an application that copy files (bigger than 80 MB)from a local to a network disk throught a dial up connection (33.600 bps). But when the "copy" begin, I lose the control to perform another process (for example: Display a blinking alert like "...copying files...1%,2%," and so on.) 
Do you know any way to do this? 
 
Thank you!!!!

ChrisBetts · Jul 16, 1999

I think what U want is to use the DoEvents command. This will allow other processes to have a chance at updating the screen etc. 
 
Be carefull where U put it in though as it will seriously slow down your program as it gives up time slices to any other process that wants to grab them! 
 
I you just want to yeild on key or mouse events you can use : 
 
Declare Function GetInputState Lib "user32" () as Long 
 
and in your loop put : 
 
if GetInputState() then Doevents 
 
hth

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Copying "big" files with VB 4.0 16 bits

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