Updating Prompt Text Without Flashing

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Created on 2010-11-25 06:29:00

Question:
When showing a prompt that displays the active switcher channel in a macro, I notice that the prompt window flashs eachtime the channel number updates. How do I keep a prompt open, but not flash or refresh, each time a new text string isdisplayed?

Answer:
The associated AP Basic macro, “prompt_using_windows_api.apb”, shows the use of a modifiedAP.Prompt for use in control loops. It allows AP.Prompt text to be changed while the prompt is displayed withoutflashing.

Applies to: AP2700, APWIN, ATS.


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AP2700 Prompt Using Windows API Macro (2.91 KB)

This AP Basic macro demonstrates the use of a modified AP.Prompt for use in control loops. It allows the AP.Prompt text to be changed while a prompt is displayed without flashing or refreshing the entire prompt window.