Timer Component (Windows Forms)

The Windows Forms Timer is a component that raises an event at regular intervals. This component is designed for a Windows Forms environment.

In This Section

• Timer Component Overview (Windows Forms)
  Introduces the general concepts of the Timer component, which allows you to set up your application to respond to periodic events.

• Limitations of the Windows Forms Timer Component's Interval Property
  Describes known limitations of the timer's interval that may affect how you can use it.

• How to: Run Procedures at Set Intervals with the Windows Forms Timer Component
  Describes how to react to timed intervals in your Windows-based applications.

Reference

• System.Windows.Forms.Timer class
  Provides reference information on the class, used for Windows Forms timers, and its members.

• System.Timers.Timer class
  Provides reference information on the System.Timers.Timer class that is used by server-based timers.

Related Sections

• Controls to Use on Windows Forms
  Provides a complete list of Windows Forms controls, with links to information on their use.

• Timer Control for Visual Basic 6.0 Users
  Describes how timer functionality has changed in Visual Basic as compared to previous versions.