How do I format a field in Access to blink (Event Procedure)?

's Computer Specifications

I would like the values in an Access field to flash or blink based on a
condition? Examples in Vb would be helpful. Thanks

's Computer Specifications

hdfixitup wrote:

>I would like the values in an Access field to flash or blink based on a
>condition? Examples in Vb would be helpful. Thanks

You can not use a format for that. You would have to code
the condition in some appropriate event and set the form's
timerinterval. The form's Timer event will then fire at the
specified interval and you can use that to change the
control's color properties.

In general, this is not a good practice because flasing
screens dirve a lot of people nuts. Besides, you must
disable the timer event to prevent it from interfering
whenever you are editing any VBA procedure.

--
Marsh
MVP [MS Access]

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
how to setup event procedure on format?	Tracey	Microsoft Access Reports	2	9th Nov 2009 11:02 PM
On Format event procedure	=?Utf-8?B?RGFsZSBGeWU=?=	Microsoft Access Reports	3	20th Jul 2006 05:32 AM
Updating a field using 'on click' event procedure (access 2000)	=?Utf-8?B?TW9ydGltZXIxNA==?=	Microsoft Access VBA Modules	6	10th Apr 2006 01:22 PM
On Format Event Procedure	=?Utf-8?B?Sm9obkx1dGU=?=	Microsoft Access Reports	4	14th Mar 2006 12:04 PM
Event procedure can't find field	Michael	Microsoft Access Reports	1	20th Jan 2004 04:40 PM