>>>>>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? >>>> >>>>when you hide the form, deactivate the timers. >>> >>>Ah-ha, how is this done, couldn't find help on that topic. >> >>Timer.Enabled=.F. >>BTW, it's much better to use Image control with Picture property >alternated by Timer. > >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 he means to use an object - the "image" object (which can display BMPs) rather then using @ ..SAY Arnon >