> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>  Hello Ammu,
>  I thought you can use this. Only a picture box. So I think it will
> work in dotnet also.
> If it does not you shall try modifying it.
>
> Code------------------------
> Private Sub Command1_Click()
> Picture1.ScaleMode = vbPixels
> Picture1.DrawWidth = 3
> For i = 1 To 765
> Picture1.Line (i, Picture1.ScaleHeight)-(i, 0), RGB(0, 0, Int(i / 3))
> Next i
> Picture1.ScaleMode = vbTwips
> End Sub
>
> --------------------------------------
>
> In the above example I have used a Picture box
> width 10400 twips and height 375
>
> Autoredraw should be set to true
> Border style fixed single and
> Appearance -Flat
>
> The measurements of the pic doesnt matter.
> Again, you can try changing the RGB values
>
> for i=1 to 765...
> is it clear to you?  See I have used the Blue Value in RGB as
> i/3. So the maximum value of BLue will be 765 /3 that is 255
>
> Let me know If you need further help.
> But remember I use only VB 6
>
>  Regards.
>
>  Sneha (India)
>  spiderang***@gmail.com

> Ammu wrote:
>
> > let m know if there is any way to do that? please.....
> >
> >
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Hi Ammu
>
> A little confused.
>
> In the beginning, when you asked for a gradient title bar, I had the
> impression you were using a borderless form. Now it seems you are not.
>
> If you are using a regular form with menu bar and all, the default
> title bar also will be there. Then what you want actually? Change the
> colors of the default title bar?
>
> I think I am missing some point.
>
> If you can tell me what it is exactly, may be I can point you in the
> right direction.
>
> Best Regards Ammu.
>
> Sneha (India)
> spiderang***@gmail.com
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

> Ammu wrote:
> > i wanna to change my application's default titlebar's color ! i like to
> > give a gradient look to my titlebar with gray and whitesmoke colors .
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Hi Ammu
>
> Here I am stumped! I could not remember coming accross such a code
> Item. I wont be of any help on these line.
>
> All the same, these are some thoughts...
>
> I doubt the outcome of the exercise. The standard Form is almost always
> at the mercy or otherwise of the end user. For example, The standard
> Form extensively depends on the System/OS settings. If we prefer the
> cool, sober,  rectangular appearance and incorporate the same in our
> forms, calamity is still only one or two clicks away. As long as the
> user also has the same taste, we win. On the other hand, if he switches
> to Windows XP style? Our hard work goes awry.
>
> If you are a developer with an aesthetic bend as the case seems to be,
> I would suggest Custom forms itself. Of course, you have to take care
> of everything, The backGround color/Picture, Icon, Title Bar
> Color/appearance, Minimize/Maximize/Close buttons, Caption, resizing
> issues everything. But that is worth the effort. What ever the whim and
> fancy of the user, your form remains the same.
>
> And again, that is NOT a difficult task as it sounds. It is very easy
> to Create custom forms with all the features of the standard form and
> more. You can create forms of any shape.
>
> If you need it, I am in a position to give you all the guidance in this
> line and related graphic issues.
>
> Once again, I am in VB 6. Translating my guidance into dotnet
> compatibility would be your headache.
>
> Anyway, I will watch this thread.
>
> Sorry, I could not help you in the current strategy
>
> Regards
>
> Sneha (India)
> spiderang***@gmail.com

On 13 Sep 2006 23:03:40 -0700, "Ammu" <prabha1***@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>Sneha Menon wrote:
>> Ammu wrote:
>>
>> > let m know if there is any way to do that? please.....
>> >
>> >
>> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Hi Ammu
>>
>> A little confused.
>>
>> In the beginning, when you asked for a gradient title bar, I had the
>> impression you were using a borderless form. Now it seems you are not.
>>
>> If you are using a regular form with menu bar and all, the default
>> title bar also will be there. Then what you want actually? Change the
>> colors of the default title bar?
>>
>> I think I am missing some point.
>>
>> If you can tell me what it is exactly, may be I can point you in the
>> right direction.
>>
>> Best Regards Ammu.
>>
>> Sneha (India)
>> spiderang***@gmail.com
>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>hi Sneha!
>
>i wanna to change my application's default titlebar's color ! i like to
>give a gradient look to my titlebar with gray and whitesmoke colors .
>
>i already made my application gui with a metallic gray gradient
>look(including  menu bar and all) except  titlebar.i am just trying to
>change my titlebar's color .
>
>regards
>Ammu