Splash Screens

[SteelersFan]

I want to put a splash screen on my database. Good idea?

I named the .bmp file the same name as the db, but it comes up with the

NT WorkStation
Company Name
Product ID

This info uglys up the splash screen.

How do I get rid of it.


Do you guys have a good splash screen you want to give me?

 

[ghudson]

Most computers are so fast that the splash screen is closed before the user can notice it was there.

You can create a mini, 1 pixel, bitmap to load with your db so that you do not see the on open splash screen. Just give the bitmap the same name as your db [with a .bmp extension] and store the bitmap in the same directory as your db file.

Your application will have a more polished look if you create a form to open as your splash screen. That way you can use the time and/or a button to close the splash screen to let the user begin "using" your masterpiece.

Here is a good place to search for pictures to use with your db... Great Pictures

Remember, graphics bloat an Access file and most programs do not have cute graphics starring at you when you open them. Simplistic works best and has a professional appearance.

 

[SteelersFan]

We have a logon screen which keeps the splash screen up unitl the user logs on.

Gotta have some sizzle with the steak