> I'm using DirectOS dosyCopyFile method to copy a bunch of
> large files to the
> user's hard drive from a CD-ROM. I have an animated GIF (or I
> could use a
> built-in cycle graphics behavior...I've tried both) that
> needs to play while
> files are being copied. I've played unsuccessfully with some
> loops to get
> the stage to update i.e. Make the GIF play while the files
> are being copied
> ...is this possible or do I have to stick w/a static graphic?

Hi,

While you can easily copy files using an Xtra like DirectOS, and can
even create your own progress bar using an animated GIF, you will
always have a static display while the computer hangs there & grinds
away as it copies each file. It won't update until it's completed! Of
course users expect the standard display of a bar or animation
indicating how the copy is proceeding.

Check out the ProgessCopy Xtra from UpdateStage. The ProgressCopy Xtra
copies files with an optional progress bar display. The progress
display can include a custom text message, and provides the user with
a Cancel button.

You can get more information, read the on-line documentation, download
a fully functional demo version or purchase the Xtra here:

  http://www.updatestage.com/xtras/progresscopy.html

Platforms: 32-bit Windows, Win 3.1, Mac
Director versions supported: 5,6,7,8,8.5 Authorware 3.5 and up
Author: Glenn Picher

Hope that this is of use,

Al Hospers
Marketing Associate
UpdateStage
alhospers<at>updatestage<dot>com
http://www.updatestage.com



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