How to do two processes at the same time????

Question

hello folks i have a small issue while developing a windows application using VB.Net . i will explain the scenario here. My application contains one form which has two tab buttons. say tab1 and tab2. In tab1 i have an option to download data from various sites. this takes few minutes. lets say 15 minutes. and in tab2 i have an option to view the logs. my problem is i am unable to click the tab2 unless and untill the downloading finish. my doubt is how to do more than processes at the same time. if i am right we need to use threading concept here. but i have no clue how to implement it. so guys i am expecting wise advice from ur side. i will give you more idea if u r not clear with my problem thanks in advance shyam

Kirtan Patel · Answer

Download the Sample Project Coded in Vb.net Download Sample Code

shyam kumar · Answer

kirtan your solution did not help me. i am using vb.net. can anybody give me sample application with tabs an multithreading implemented on it plzzz

Kirtan Patel · Answer

be sure to Import using System.Threading; Thread t1; public Form1() { InitializeComponent(); } private void DownloadButton1_Click(object sender EventArgs e) { if (t1.ThreadState == ThreadState.Aborted) { t1 = new Thread(DownloadMethod); t1.Start(); } } public void DownloadMethod() { // Method For Downloading Content //AfterCompleting Download Call t1.Abort(); } Now your Download Method Will run in Separate Process and Normal Processing will run in Another Process . Thats it :) Happy Coding :)

shyam kumar · Answer

thanks patel for your reply here i can not use web client instead i am using microsoft html object library and microsoft internet controls. in tab 2 i have a download button which downloads statements from different bank portals and in the second tab i have grid where i can see the logs. can you give me codes how to implement multi threading here regrads shyam

Kirtan Patel · Answer

make a separate method for downloading data and Run that method using new Thread Create new Thread for Executing that method this will not Freeze other tab or One another solution to your problem Download your file With DownloadFileAsync() Method of WebClient Object This Will not Freez up your tab private void Form1_Load(object sender EventArgs e) { WebClient wc = new WebClient(); wc.DownloadFileAsync(urlfilename); } Happy Coding :)