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

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
Nov 16 '05 #1
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