vb6 classic preload animation gif

[sal21]

preload IMAGE...

Attacched have this animated gif.
I need to show this animated gif and run the animation until operatino finish.

Example of pseudo code:

show animated gif

sql="select * from eccc..." (this operation make arround 1 or 2 minutes)
set sr= conn(sql)
ecc...

hide and close animation

how to?

[HansV]

Create a small form with the .gif image.
Show it before running your code.
Unload it when your code has finished.