How can I make a Form transparent? In effect, assigning a transparent BackColor?

S

Stan Shankman

Greetings all,

I’m working with a Windows Application and using C#.

In the ‘Properties Panel’ of a Form, I can easily change that Form’s BackColor.
But, this drop-down will not let me select the Web color ‘Transparent’.

Is there a work-around for this?

Now I can set the Form’s ‘opacity’ to zero,
but that also affects the visibility of the individual controls.

What I want is for the Form *alone* to be transparent (invisible),
and yet still have all of the individual controls *fully visible*.

And in case you’re wondering why:
It's to bring about a bit of “presentation magic” –
a little animation effect before eventually using the Form in its intended manner.

Ideas? Anyone?

Thanks all,

-Stan Shankman
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Similar Threads

How do I copy a Form's image to a bitmap? – And do so before it gets to the screen. 5
Transparent and interactive form on top of existing one 1
Trying to make a transparent panel 11
How do I make the background of a control transparent? 5
How to make a opaque form transparent to mouse clicks 1
How can you make a panel like a sheet pf glass? 4
How can I make a flash object transparent in Powerpoint 1
Textbox transparent in Remote Desktop 1

Top