Transparent

[vbt]

I have a bitmap drawing that I would like to load into

Picture Box and have its background transparent.

How can this be done?



Thanks



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[Ryan S. Thiele]

You have to set the alpha? Gif is the best for this. Try a transparent gif.

 

[vbt]

I converted the icon file to the gif file format

but no change, the back ground is visible.

 

[Ryan S. Thiele]

I used an icon file (in VS2005). It worked. If I changed the forms color,
the transparent parts of the image also changed.
Do you want the image to float? Is it on a form? I might need more info on
what your are trying.

 

[vbt]

The icon is to be on a pictureBox.
I am not sure what you mean about floating?
I am also working with vs2005.

 

[Ryan S. Thiele]

Floating means a form that is transparent. As if the image was floating on
your desktop.

I'n not sure, I'm getting transparency with a picturebox. I even used a
background image on the form, and the background image showed through the
alpha of the icon.

 

[Ryan S. Thiele]

Ok, Do you have your backcolor of your picturebox on transparent? It is
under the webtab when you choose the color.

 

[vbt]

Yes, the transparent background is set.