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.NET Forum / Languages / VB.NET / October 2007How do I give a cool look to my app?
I have seen a lot of apps that have a really nice title bar using some kind of graphics and even the minnimize maximize buttons look cool. Is this built in somewhere in VB.Net or do you have to buy a library? Thanx for your input.  SignatureAnil Gupte www.keeninc.net www.icinema.com In the begining of XP there were lots of resources who showed how to get the XP look with a resource manifest so i guess they are using a simular tecgnique or they are just hired a graphics designer and started with a borderless form HTH Michel >I have seen a lot of apps that have a really nice title bar using some kind >of graphics and even the minnimize maximize buttons look cool. Is this >built in somewhere in VB.Net or do you have to buy a library? > > Thanx for your input. >I have seen a lot of apps that have a really nice title bar using some kind >of graphics and even the minnimize maximize buttons look cool. Is this >built in somewhere in VB.Net or do you have to buy a library? > > Thanx for your input. You may be looking for skins. Try www.skincrafter.com for the easiest method. There is also www.appface.net and one more that I can't seem to recall at the moment. jim Try to use WPF? (included in .Net 3.0) SignatureI''m not a programmer... HP: http://secretnest.info > I have seen a lot of apps that have a really nice title bar using some kind > of graphics and even the minnimize maximize buttons look cool. Is this > built in somewhere in VB.Net or do you have to buy a library? > > Thanx for your input. You mean WPF/E or Silverlight?!! It's full of bugs isnt it? SignatureAnil Gupte www.keeninc.net www.icinema.com > Try to use WPF? (included in .Net 3.0) > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> >> Thanx for your input. They're MS products, aren't they? jim > You mean WPF/E or Silverlight?!! It's full of bugs isnt it? > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >>> >>> Thanx for your input. Tell me about it. Even MS doesn't rely on their products when it comes down to it. See soapbox.msn.com - it uses Flash! SignatureAnil Gupte www.keeninc.net www.icinema.com > They're MS products, aren't they? > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >>>> >>>> Thanx for your input. Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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