How can we use timer control in VB.Net Console Application?

Question

I am trying to use an timer control in my console application Friend WithEvents XTIMER As System.Windows.Forms.Timer I am getting its all the properties.I have set the interval to 15000 ms.but even if i am setting the enabled state of the timer control to be true,the tick event is not firing.Can any one help me out please!!!!! Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Use System.Timers.Timer instead. Here's a very good comparison of the timer classes.

Answer 2

Use the Timer Class

Answer 3

Import the System.Windows.Forms reference and use the Timer class.

Answer 4

Module Module1

    Sub Main()
        aTimer.AutoReset = True
        aTimer.Interval = 2000 '2 seconds
        AddHandler aTimer.Elapsed, AddressOf tick
        aTimer.Start()
        Console.ReadKey()
    End Sub

    Dim aTimer As New System.Timers.Timer

    Private Sub tick(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Timers.ElapsedEventArgs)
        Console.WriteLine("tick")
    End Sub

End Module