self.CloseSplash()
         
         # Show the tips dialog
         if os.path.exists("tips.txt"):
             wx.CallAfter(self.ShowTip, wx.GetApp().GetTopWindow(), wx.CreateFileTipProvider("tips.txt", 0))
 
             self.CloseSplash()
         
         # Show the tips dialog
         if os.path.exists("tips.txt"):
             wx.CallAfter(self.ShowTip, wx.GetApp().GetTopWindow(), wx.CreateFileTipProvider("tips.txt", 0))