note BrowserUk <blockquote><i></i></blockquote> <p>Most every long running program contain repetition in the form of loops, or recursion, or a set of work items to be processed; and the number of repetitions are normally known, or are quickly estimable. <p>If you time the first repetition and multiply by the known or first estimation of the repetition count, you can approximate the total time and derive a %complete. <p>As the time taken for each repetition can vary, you can time each successive repetition and adjust the percentage dynamically. <P>You'll get better/more specific suggestions if you give us more information about the nature of your program. <div class="pmsig"><div class="pmsig-171588"> <hr /> <font size=1 > <div>With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'</div> <div>Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.</div> <div>"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". </div> <div>In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. </div> </font> </div></div> 1010516 1010516