I've looked at both of them before I posted this, but I'm just failing to understand it I guess.
Michael Foord-5 wrote: > > On 26/05/2010 22:40, robinsiebler wrote: >> This is my 1st IronPython/.NET app. It is really simple, all it does is >> zip >> all the files in a folder into an archive, 1 file per zip. >> >> The problem is that when it is zipping large files 200MB+ the app stops >> responding. It is still zipping files, but the UI doesn't update. I don't >> know how to fix this. >> > > If you create a form and perform any activity on the same thread that > created the form then you will block until that activity is completed. > Instead you can create a background thread and post updates to the ui > from that thread by "invoking". > > If you are using Windows Forms then you might find this example of > invoking onto the gui thread useful: > > http://www.ironpython.info/index.php/Invoking_onto_the_GUI_%28Control%29_Thread > > There is also an example of basic threading here: > > http://www.voidspace.org.uk/ironpython/threading.shtml > > All the best, > > Michael Foord > >> The project is here - >> http://cid-0c375b07f1f323b6.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/ZipfilesGUI.zip >> >> I think I need to add a thread to update the form, but all of my attempts >> have failed. Any help in this regard would be greatly appreciated. >> > > > -- > http://www.ironpythoninaction.com/ > http://www.voidspace.org.uk/blog > > READ CAREFULLY. By accepting and reading this email you agree, on behalf > of your employer, to release me from all obligations and waivers arising > from any and all NON-NEGOTIATED agreements, licenses, terms-of-service, > shrinkwrap, clickwrap, browsewrap, confidentiality, non-disclosure, > non-compete and acceptable use policies (”BOGUS AGREEMENTS”) that I have > entered into with your employer, its partners, licensors, agents and > assigns, in perpetuity, without prejudice to my ongoing rights and > privileges. You further represent that you have the authority to release > me from any BOGUS AGREEMENTS on behalf of your employer. > > > _______________________________________________ > Users mailing list > Users@lists.ironpython.com > http://lists.ironpython.com/listinfo.cgi/users-ironpython.com > > -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/App-stops-responding%2C-form-won%27t-refresh-tp28685133p28687473.html Sent from the IronPython mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Users mailing list Users@lists.ironpython.com http://lists.ironpython.com/listinfo.cgi/users-ironpython.com
