Java Programming Problem!

Hi All,
I'm working on a program I, and my problem is, I have a button attached to an ActionListener, now the ActionListener calls a method from another class and that method takes some considerable period of time, the thing is that the button gets stuck along with the GUI, I also need to change the content of a status bar from that class (The one containing the method) which is on the same class as the button...
I tried to use Thread(s) but this didn't work or have I done it the wrong way!

You probably have used threads the wrong way... which is by the way probably the only viable solution to your problem...

The use of threads is a pretty extensive subject however, you are probably better of searching the web (java sites...) for explanations and examples...

Ammo

Try posting the code you're talking about.