[DUG] Transparent Forms

[Matthew Comb]

Rohit,

Just a question if you know it. What are the restrictions on AlphaBlending
under windows. I had a feeling that it required XP but could be wrong.

Matt.

> Look at ALphaBlendxxx and TransparentColorxxx
>
> I have only played with it and came to the conclusion that it was good for
> two things.  Games and Viruses.  Oh, you could have some fun and games
> with it.  Luckily, I am not a practical joker.
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> Date sent:      	Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:54:52 +1200
> From:           	Alister Christie <alister at salespartner.co.nz>
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> I'm interested in doing a fancy transparent forms (for a splash screen).
>   Ideally I'd just place a PNG onto the form and the transparancy would
> be worked out based on the alpha chanel of the PNG.
>
> Has anyone done anything like this?
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