win2keffects FlashBackground method
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Applies to
acWin2kEffects component.  

Declaration
procedure FlashBackground;  

Description
The FlashBackground method flashes the caption and window icon of current form continuously, until the window comes to the foreground.  
 
tip Typically, you flash a window to inform the user that the window requires attention but does not currently have the keyboard focus. When a window flashes, it appears to change from inactive to active status. An inactive caption bar changes to an active caption bar; an active caption bar changes to an inactive caption bar.  

Requirements
Windows NT/2000: Requires Windows 2000 or later.  
Windows 95/98: Requires Windows 98 or later.  

See also
Flash method.