Run splash screen concurrently?

[Lemures]

I have a program I am working on. I would like to have a splash screen fade in, hold for a bit, then fade out. However, the script needs to continue running during this time, as I cant wait these few seconds to begin. What do you think would be the easiest way to get this splash screen to run concurrently with the rest of the script? Also, using the following code:

Opt("WinTitleMatchMode", 2); Match substring

$SplashImage = "Splash.jpg"
$SplashX = 974
$SplashY = 210

SplashImageOn("Splash Screen", $SplashImage,$SplashX,$SplashY,@DesktopWidth-$SplashX,@DesktopHeight-$SplashY-30,1)
For $i = 0 to 255 step 5
WinSetTrans("Splash Screen", "", $i)
Sleep(1)
Next
Sleep(3000)
For $i = 255 to 0 step -5
WinSetTrans("Splash Screen", "", $i)
Sleep(1)
Next
SplashOff()

It 'blinks' in the beginning and end. I understand why though, but is there any other, easy way to do this? I'm stuck!

[Generator]

I have a program I am working on. I would like to have a splash screen fade in, hold for a bit, then fade out. However, the script needs to continue running during this time, as I cant wait these few seconds to begin. What do you think would be the easiest way to get this splash screen to run concurrently with the rest of the script? Also, using the following code:

Opt("WinTitleMatchMode", 2); Match substring

$SplashImage = "Splash.jpg"
$SplashX = 974
$SplashY = 210

SplashImageOn("Splash Screen", $SplashImage,$SplashX,$SplashY,@DesktopWidth-$SplashX,@DesktopHeight-$SplashY-30,1)
For $i = 0 to 255 step 5
WinSetTrans("Splash Screen", "", $i)
Sleep(1)
Next
Sleep(3000)
For $i = 255 to 0 step -5
WinSetTrans("Splash Screen", "", $i)
Sleep(1)
Next
SplashOff()

It 'blinks' in the beginning and end. I understand why though, but is there any other, easy way to do this? I'm stuck!

Make a seperate script for your main func. The old 1 is just for displaying splash screen.

Use file install()

When you run the new 1, it runs the old 1 and the new 1 will be in process too.

FileInstall to temp or somewhere

[jimmyjmmy]

I have a program I am working .................!

Hi,

I ran your codes but I see nothing on my screen. Is there something wrong with my settings?

Thanks

[Generator]

Hi,

I ran your codes but I see nothing on my screen. Is there something wrong with my settings?

Thanks

Obviously you don't have the img splash.jpg.

[yxrkt]

Hi,

I ran your codes but I see nothing on my screen. Is there something wrong with my settings?

Thanks

do you have the Splash.jpg image in your scriptfolder ?

[Lemures]

I was thinking of having a seperate script run it. Is there any way to use a simple run command to run a .au3 while im testing it? Also, what is the easiest way to have the .exe it extracts and runs delete itself when its done?

[Generator]

I was thinking of having a seperate script run it. Is there any way to use a simple run command to run a .au3 while im testing it? Also, what is the easiest way to have the .exe it extracts and runs delete itself when its done?

FileInstall("Your source of Splash.exe",@Temp) ;To Temp folder
If $ProcessExists=ProcessExists("Splash.exe")=0 Then
FileDelete();Delete from the Temp folder

I am just giving you some ideas but the code is not like that.

[Lemures]

I just typed some stuff but then I reread your ProcessExists line. That was a good idea, cant believe I didnt think of that. Thank you!

[jimmyjmmy]

Obviously you don't have the img splash.jpg.

Thanks, yes after putting an image, it works, very nice.

[Lemures]

Hmm.. well, any way to get this to not flash? I know WHY its flashing, but i dont see how to start the splash image off at 0 transparency. Perhaps a gui? I'm still not experienced with the GUI's though.