I'm trying to simulate a WAIT WINDOW function in VB.Net, so I have created a small non-modal form with one label on it to hold the message. I pass the text message to show as a parameter, but the message does not appear. I have tried form.Refresh(), Form.Invalidate(), change the label to a textbox and many other methods to force the message to be painted, all without success. It does "flash" for moment just as the form is reactivated before it is closing.

What am I missing here? I just want an on-screen message without waiting for user input that I can later close after processing is complete.

Anyone know the technique I need to use?