******************************************************* Author: Bruno Fierens TMS Software J. Jordaens str. 11 B8510 Marke Belgium Fax : +32 56 963535 E-mail: bruno.fierens@ven.be http://www.ven.be/freestyle/delphi.htm ******************************************************* TAniIcon (revision 1.3) : Delphi 2.0 / 3.0 component that allows show Win95 or Win NT animated icon files in Delphi forms. The animated icons are included in the .EXE file, so you don't have to distribute separate .ANI files. This component is freeware. The source is available for $25. Send cheque or cash for $25 to address above and source code will be sent by email. Revisions : Version 1.1 supports a new property Frame, which allows to set the animation frame statically. There is also support for 256 color animated icons. Known issues: This component uses 32x32, 16 color animated icon files only. Well, it looks like 95% of all ANI files are in this format. After assigning the AniFile property, editing the property again doesn't show the assigned icon file. Let me know if other problems show up, or if you wish other features for this component. Installation: 1. In the delphi menu select: Component > Install > Add > Browse 2. Select AniFile.dcu and accept. Using: 1. Drop a TAniIcon component in the main form. 2. Click on the TAniFile property and browse for a .ANI file. 3. Use the Animated property to enable/disable animation. 4. Use TAniIcon.AniFile.LoadFromFile() to assign other animated icons at run-time.