Creating A MessageBox That Doesn't Stop Code?

Question

Ok, I'm looking for something pretty simple: creating a MessageBox that doesn't stop my code.

I'm guessing I'll have to create a different thread or something? Please advise on the best way to accomplish this.

Thanks!

Answer 1

No, You're going to have to make your own message box form. the MessageBox class only supports .ShowDialog() which is a modal operation.

Just create a new form that takes parameters and use those to build up a styled message box to your liking.

Answer 2

You could spin up another message pump by calling it on separate thread. MessageBox.Show pumps message so it is safe to do without a call to Application.Run.

public void ShowMessageBox()
{
  var thread = new Thread(
    () =>
    {
      MessageBox.Show(...);
    });
  thread.Start();
}