In a batch loop-run of repeating same processes, I need to put up a timed message (say, for 5 seconds) every time the loop starts to inform the user what's happening next.

Is there any way that the user can do something to indicate he wants to abort/interrupt the process? If so, how do I trap the user interaction?

Godfrey,

Don't use a timed message. Use a processing message, type "GC" from memory. There is an example in the help.

Tim

Godfrey,

I had this problem too, but I was given a different suggestion. Create a window which looks like a message, with your text in a control, and a cancel button.

Each time the loop starts, check that the window is open and update the text. If the window is no longer open, it has been canceled (maybe). With only a small amount of work, you can encapsulate this process into a routine with initialize, update, and cancel options.

This sounds like a good idea when the number of iterations of the loop is not known in advance, so that a gas gauge would not work.

Gerald

Gerald,

That sounds like a good idea. Altenatively, using the "GC" option you could just set the width of the progress bar to 0 or 1 and only have 1 iteration. Saves you the effort of creating another screen. Of course, if you want the other options then I agree your suggestion is probably better suited.

Tim

Thanks, I ended up making a window that gives me the control I need.

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