davoman
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GDI + Background gradient
Hi there
I want to create a background colour scheme to my form so i get a nice gradient effect like on the windows 2003 themes etc
how can i do this
cheers
DAvoman
I want to create a background colour scheme to my form so i get a nice gradient effect like on the windows 2003 themes etc
how can i do this
cheers
DAvoman
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This code only draws form background with gradient color.
To support XP visual styles by standard way without any additional efforts you can use Application.EnableVisualSt yles Method.
To support XP visual styles by standard way without any additional efforts you can use Application.EnableVisualSt
check here for free XP software - like ... menus, toolbars, XP look colors, etc....
http://www.divil.co.uk/net/
http://www.divil.co.uk/net/
I tried AlexFMs code with the BackColor of a Label set to Color.Transparency and it properly displayed the gradient behind it.
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That is just the job thank you very much
ASKER
Only showing the grey back ground of the form