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How to change Tooltip shape

I have such a code which works fine
ToolTip t = new ToolTip();
t.ToolTipIcon = ToolTipIcon.Info;
t.ToolTipTitle = "eVerifySMS";
t.Show("Data Saved", pnlChangeProfile, new Point(50, 50), 1000);
it shows a tooltip at a specified position with needed text, however I don't like the Rectangle shape. I'd like to have it an Ellipse. How do I do this? Also would like to change the background color. Is it possible?
Thx

surajguptha

From what i know, the rectangular tooltop is what is provided by default. You will have to either code a custom tooltip class or buy a third party tool tip library.

Dmitry G

This is very simple solution for "balloon" shape.
http://www.codeproject.com/cs/miscctrl/Balloon_ToolTip.asp?df=100&forumid=176729&exp=0&select=1154254

There are some components you can buy:
http://www.componentsource.com/features/tooltips/visual-csharp-net/index.html

There are some examples how to create custome tooltips with extended functionality:
http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=297009 (Visual Basic)

Use ready dll:
http://www.freevbcode.com/ShowCode.asp?ID=1232

EugeneSLO

ASKER

isn't there a way to derive from original Tooltip and override OnPaint or something like this?

surajguptha

Yes that would be as good as developping a custom tooltip. Yes it can be done.

EugeneSLO

ASKER

any snipets of code for overriding original tooltip?

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surajguptha

Also there is no class like Rectangle for an ellipse so you might want to draw it using a Graphics.DrawEllipse(overloads) and see if u can fit that in to the above code.

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