Simulate ajax loader in winform application

Question

I have a winform application that displays several diagrams based on user selection. I want to simulate an ajax style loader so that when the user makes a choice, there will be an overlay on the form with animation in the center. What are some of the options for doing this? I was thinking about loading a panel with animation (gif) in the center, adding some opacity.

Edit ~ Anyone?

Edit ~ Here is the solution I found ... finally! No WPF nonesense.

Answer 1

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Answer 3

As Saif already said, these are full custom Loaders:

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/mrg_loadingcircle.aspx