How do I set system colours per VB Application

[KirkJewell]

I want to set the system colours for different VB applications (linked to an Access.mdb).

I have been told that I could set them and reset them using API calls has anyone got code to do this they wish to share?(or advice).

(This is the only way I can be sure that a custom colour scheme won't clash with the users systems settings- any help would be gratefully appreciated.

 

[mpetre]

Why change the system colors? Why not use the color palette? When you're in Visual Basic, click on the object you want to set the color for. Go over to the Properties Window and select BackColor, ForeColor, or whatever you're changing. Click the drop-down box and select the Palette tab instead of System.

 

[KirkJewell]

Thanks for the tip but you can't change the application window or child window colours (i.e. the button faces and windows surrounds) You always run the risk of a general windows system colour clash with custom colours on a form.

I have also found out how to change the application colours when the application window is active and then change it back with not active (using the Windows API.

Thanks Anyway
Kirk.