timer in a service???

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DaveF

The service is an FTP that every 5 minutes calls an ftp server and downloads
images. The problem is if the 5 minute timer is up before I am done
downloading the files, it will cut the download off. I have to do it every 5
minutes. It is rare this happens, but it will sometimes. Is there a way
around this? I use:

timer = new System.Timers.Timer();
timer.Interval = 300000;
timer.Elapsed += new ElapsedEventHandler( ServiceTimer_Tick );
 
Hi dave,


Two possible solutions:

1- Disable the timer when you start downloading, and enable it after you
finish.
2- Use a flag variable, check the status of the flag starting the method and
process the event if the variable is not set.

Cheers,
 

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