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how to use theme in winform

Hi

I am new to vb.net and trying to build a VB.net winform application. I
really like the new look of buttons, readio buttons etc. on my WinXP box.
But only thing is I cannot make it consistent with my form background color
(greyish by default?). My question is, how can I can change my form
background color using something like XP theme? so they will be consistent
automatically?

BTW, I tried to use background colors provided in the property window (in
VS.Net), but I dont think any of them is consistent with color of controls.

Thanks.


Nov 22 '05 #1
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Hi

I am new to vb.net and trying to build a VB.net winform application. I
really like the new look of buttons, readio buttons etc. on my WinXP box.
But only thing is I cannot make it consistent with my form background color (greyish by default?). My question is, how can I can change my form
background color using something like XP theme? so they will be consistent
automatically?

BTW, I tried to use background colors provided in the property window (in
VS.Net), but I dont think any of them is consistent with color of controls.
Thanks.

Nov 22 '05 #2

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