Changing MDI colors

[sethindeed]

Was wondering...
How can I change the colors of an MDIForm title bar, toolbar and status bar.
It seems that it uses Windows,System colors and that there aint no way I can change it...
thx

 

[Divil]

There isnt. If you want to change the colours of these controls you will have to draw them entirely by yourself, a very non-trivial task.

 

[sethindeed]

Well I have to work out a solution.
Is there a way to manipulate Windows themes ot something ?
I cant believe I cant change the titlebar and statusbar back color.
As soon as I work out a solution, I will let you know

 

[sethindeed]

I think that being unable to set the backcolor properties of Statusbar and Toolbars is a MAJOR regression from VS6

 

[Divil]

I like it. It help stop people inflicting _really_ ugly toolbars and statusbars on the world

Seriously though, windows controls are meant to look standard. If you go to enough trouble, you can change them.