>>>>>I have 2 timers on a page that display 2 bmp's, 1 then the other repetitively for an alternating effect. I use an @ row,col say mybmp.bmp but when the form gets hidden, an error message comes up saying row or col position is off the screen. Is there a way to prevent this?
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>>>>when you hide the form, deactivate the timers.
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>>>Ah-ha, how is this done, couldn't find help on that topic.
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>>Timer.Enabled=.F.
>>BTW, it's much better to use Image control with Picture property alternated by Timer.
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>Thanks I got it to work correctly with the Timer1.Enabled=.F. method but I did not know what you meant with the "Image control with Picture property alternated by Timer."

Provided the bitmaps are the same size, you could also use the PICCLIP control as the source for the image. This will allow you to store the necessary bitmaps in one file. In order to change pictures you simply need to increment the GraphicCell index. You will, however, need to use another control (like HWND) to display the picture.

George