Thread: Problem visualize Jframe contents during the execution of an ActionPerformed

Hi guys,

I'm new on the forum and i hope to be in the right section.
I'm already sorry for the bad english i will use: i hope you will understand the question.

I have a problem.

I have a Jframe "MAIN: with a Jbutton "START" which is related to an action.
The action should create a new JFrame "SECOND" with a Jmenu, a text Area showing a particular String and, after that, execute a procedure "LISTEN" which will monitor a directory.

The problem is that the program creates the Frame "SECOND" , but i cannot see and interact with the contents as long the procedure "LISTEN" is not terminated.
Considering that the procedure never ends without any signal.

How can I fix it?
Because i would like to have the Frame "SECOND" with an "Exit" Button in a "File" Jmenu in order to send a signal and interrupt the procedure LISTEN and eventually terminate the program.

Thank you in advance for the patience and the help.

Cheers

gtotto

Sorry for the cross posting Kevin
The problem is exactly that the thread is blocked into a while(true).
I still have the problem, and i try to explain it better.
Maybe you could have a look.
Problem visualize Jframe contents during the execution of an ActionPerformed

Thank you