>hi,
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>I have a form with methods , timer , cursors
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>The timer access the internet using a method in the form,downloads data and updates the cursors again through a form method
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>The interval when the timer activates freezes the application while downloading the data.
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>how can i do this without the freezing the application ?
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>any inputs will be greatly appriciated.
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>suhashegde
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>P.S. - Datadownload takes 2 to 5 secs and timer interval is 3 secs

Suhas,
Put the timer in a prg and create a separate exe. ShellExecute that exe. It'd then work independantly in another thread. Or alternatively your timer might be on that form but ShellExecute the 'downloader'.
Cetin