Make a Form Translucent By Using Layered Windows (Windows 2000 only)
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Windows 2000/XPType:
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IntermediateAuthor:
Intelligent Solutions Inc.Version Compatibility:
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Windows 2000 introduces a new windows stlye called layered windows, and new API functions that make use of this style to create transparency and transition effects. This examples uses layered windows to make a form translucent (partially transparent). The comments within the code explains its usage.
Instructions: Copy the declarations and code below and paste directly into your VB project.
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