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How to set Bitmap background to transparent

How to set Bitmap background to transparent

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Nov 16 '05 #1
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How to set Bitmap background to transparent

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Nov 16 '05 #2
Hi blackegg,

You specify which color should be transparent with
Bitmap.MakeTransparent(Color) or use the default color with
Bitmap.MakeTransparent()
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