Is there any metthod to run timer tick event when form is hidden in c#.net

hi,

I am developing a window application using c#.net.

In the main MDI Form i used a timer, and in timer's tick event i have done some neccessary work.

In this form I also used notifyicon to put application in system tray on minimize, It needed to hide the Form (just like yahoo msgr/google talk).

when application is in maximize state Timer work properly whether it is focused or not, but if application is minimize in system tray, Timer on the form does not work.

I any body know how to run timer event when form is hidden plz suggest.

Jitendra Kumar
Programmer
Protatech India Pvt. Ltd.

re: Is there any metthod to run timer tick event when form is hidden in c#.net

Hi
can you please help me telling how to write a program which would nitify the no of issues from tool using the notifyicon

re: Is there any metthod to run timer tick event when form is hidden in c#.net

I have never heard of this issue, nor have I ever run into it.
My timers function fine regardless of whether they are hidden/visible, minimized/maximized/whatever.

re: Is there any metthod to run timer tick event when form is hidden in c#.net

How are you hiding your form? As Plater said, I don't think it matters how your FormState is, but are you changing your timers interval property or enabled property on the hiding event? That could be a problem, or maybe some properties you need to see a form, like the following...

You would need the form to be shown rather than not visible to show the numericUpDown control. Although, that's an example you could be using things that don't require the Form's view...

joedeene