Problem:
MSGBOX is modal and keeps my timer events from
processing, but I still want the user to close
this form before continuing.

Solution:
Add DIALOG.BAS and DIALOG.FRM to your application

(Local.bas contains all of the required declarations
for the API calls, and a sample call to the sub in 
sub MAIN)

change all of your MSGBOX statements to AKMSGBOX
and all of your MSGBOX() function calls to AKMSGBOXF
the msgbox will appear just like the old one, but
non-modal and the cursor is clipped to the dialog
box region. This lets timer events and backround 
processing continue, while preventing the user from
clicking elsewhere. 

Limitations,
1. Fixed width (will grow in height to accomidate
   large messages).
2. None of the modal numbers works (obviously)

Let me know if you found this of any use.

Aaron Kornbluth
73044,1640
PCSI 
383 Nordhoff Place
Suite 100
Englewood NJ 07631

