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I have a relatively long code inside Manipulate that computes an output depending on controls. Computation takes about a second, so I am using SynchronousUpdating->False. However, when I do it, initialization of the object is not nice when the content is displayed for the first time. Not only is it a plain bar, but also it shows a misleading tooltip if the mouse is over it (the dynamic is not disabled, and after a second you get a normal object):

Manipulate[Pause[1]; x, {x, 0, 1}, SynchronousUpdating -> False]

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I tried to use SynchronousInitialization -> False, which does what I want:

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But it only works when SynchronousUpdating -> True. If it is False, as I need, it doesn't work.

Any ideas how to make the initialization prettier and keep the Manipulateresponsive?

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  • $\begingroup$ Can you push some computation time to the Initialization option of the Manipulate? Worst case, a quick DynamicModule with some Control specs isn't too bad here. There you can use three-function Dynamic to get a nicer display. $\endgroup$ Commented Aug 31, 2017 at 4:38
  • $\begingroup$ What version are you using? I don't see "Evaluating Initialization..." which is expected, since there isn't any Initialization. $\endgroup$ Commented Aug 31, 2017 at 6:09
  • $\begingroup$ An example where it appears and is expected is: Manipulate[x, {x, 0, 1}, SynchronousInitialization -> False, Initialization :> (Pause[1])] $\endgroup$ Commented Aug 31, 2017 at 6:11

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EDIT

The original Kuba's code is slightly modified to 1) ensure finished is initialized (added Initialization line); and 2) avoid slider handle being stuck sometimes and jump back (replaced built-in Manipulate control with an explicit Slider)

Here's what you can do:

DynamicModule[{finished, display} , Manipulate[ DynamicWrapper[ Dynamic[ If[finished , display , ProgressIndicator[Appearance -> "Indeterminate"] ] , TrackedSymbols :> {finished} ] , finished = False ; Pause @ 1 ; display = {x, x} ; finished = True , SynchronousUpdating -> False ] , Row[{Slider[Dynamic@x, {0, 1}]}] , Initialization :> (finished = False) ] ]

similar ideas are used in:

Performance issue of Manipulate with NSolve and Locator

Button action monitored with progress bar

How to Initiate a queued evaluation from a Dynamic GUI without using a Button

Working with DynamicModule: Tracking the progress of Initialization

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  • $\begingroup$ Perfect! You are GUI wizard :). Slight modifications added to your code! $\endgroup$ Commented Aug 31, 2017 at 16:22

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