How do I change the look of a window?

Hi... I have just started with vb 2008, I wonder how do i change the look of a window so its glossy and an other color?... thx in advance

oh one more thing... how do I do the same thing on a button? i mean, change color, glossynes and shape.. can i make buttons in photoshop and then use them in vb?? plz help me

 

You might like to look in to GDI+ or whatever it's called.

I had a source which extended the window glass, but can't find it. I wouldn't post it anyway though, I'd tell you what APIs to use and how to use them.

 

erm... I have no idea what u are talking about ...:embar: GDI+?? API?? lolz heheh sos.. but im totaly new to this

 

I think you should learn more about the language before worrying about how your applications look.

 

you can change the opacity of the form, it can make it more or less transparent, and it also looks cool. and for buttons just add images by looking on the side and it will say all the colors and other settings that have to do with the button.

 

lolz hheeh ok.. i think I will follow your advice CP_ ... and thx draingingpower for the tip

 

GDI, its GUI = Graphical User Interface

You can just change it to a borderless form, place in an image that you have created, and make that movable.

 

*sigh*

Microsoft Windows' Graphical Drawing Interface (GDI) is an actual set of libraries used for drawing and other various graphical activities. I've worked with it on various occasions, and continue to work with it. I'm sure you haven't.

Just so you know, a GUI is simply a utility a user uses to interface with an application; Applications don't require GUIs to work. I personally like using command line, but to each his own I guess, I'm a Linux user for a lot of things.