Pop Up Splash Screen / Image Utility

[MYK-IT]

I am looking for a utility / method for creating a splash screen (image file) that ideally can be compiled into a executable (so can be called from a script etc)

I came across a piece of software call Autorun Action Splash, despite being designed to create an autorun splash screen for CD-ROMS, that 'nearly' did the job. Allowed me to add image, choose location, duration etc and compiled into a self contained .exe file.

The 2 problems is that it wasn't free and it had to run an executable after the splash screen which i don't require.

The other alternative would be to fire up IE and load a webpage (hosted on intranet) with the image / details i want to show... but this is long winded and user could just close IE down prior to showing image.

Bottom line, does such a (free) piece of software exist that can create a splash screen. i dont need to it do anything else except stay on for a specified duration and ideally be self contained executable?

[RabbieBurns]

you could knock something up in 2 seconds using AutoIt and just one of the templates

[LosOjos]

Do you have any experience in C#.net or VB.net? It'd be a 5 minute job to make what you want with one of those, and you can get free compilers here

Alternatively, let me know your specs and send me the image via email (PM me and I'll send you my email address) and I'll make one for you.

[MYK-IT]

Thanks RabbieBurns,

Downloaded AutoIT and made a very basic splash screen in 10mins..when i get more time i will tinker even more but I've an early start in the morning to get the BETT Show (5am)

JoshJohnson,

Thank you as well for offering to compile and create the splash screen. Your offer is very much appreciated, but i'll give AutoIT a try and if i cannot do exactly what i want i will you PM you.

Nice to know there's such helpful people out there