how to re-draw controls on a Form at a regular interval?

[George2]

Thanks MadHatter! In your method, there is an issue. Suppose user always uses Form1, since paint method will only be invoked when it is activated, the elements of the Form 1 will never be re-drawn. Right?

rule # 1: always do custom drawing in your Paint method. this way your painting is done w/ every repaint of the form.

regards,
George