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DAVID wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I am using forms 6i.
> How should I display the bar or dots ........... on forms
> screen,which represents that the task is in progress or it is going
> on.
> Could some one suggest what type of item/code, I use in order to
> accomplish that.
>
> Thanks
>
> David
Assuming you have control over the form during the long task you could create an text item say 5cm long in white, and overlay with a blue one which grows from 0cm to 5cm.
Problem is, then you've got 'synchronize' commands to keep it up to date...not so good on a wan etc etc
hth
connor
-- ------------------------------- Connor McDonald http://www.oracledba.co.uk Co-Author: "Mastering Oracle PL/SQL - Practical Solutions"Received on Wed Feb 18 2004 - 09:07:23 CST