Timer does not count when in a IF statement

[carsten69]

In my program I have an If statement, where I check if a file exist.

check:

        If FileFolderExists(FGH2) Then
            TextBox6.Text = TextBox3.Text
        Else
            GoTo check
        End If
 
 
I have a timer counting how many seconds it takes before my file is visible (created)
 
 Public Sub Timer1_Tick(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Timer1.Tick
        TextBox3.Text = TextBox3.Text + 1
    End Sub

But when my prgram is in the If statement it does not count the passed seconds.
Any tips why this happens.

[Luuk]

It looks like you need DoEvents

[Luuk]

oops, for the DoEvents, I have the wrong link
I meant this one:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/libr...vs.110%29.aspx

[Rabbit]

The reason it's not ticking is because code doesn't run while other code is running unless you tell it to.

Also, ticks are not accurate. Instead, store the start time and compare it with the current time.