transparent GIF button image

[SuryaF]

I'm trying to set a transparent image for a command button.
Of course, I have a GIF file but when I try selecting it for the button it gives me the following error:

"Access doesn't support the format of the file ..., or the file is too large. Try converting the file to BMP or GIF format."

Now the file is a tiny 149 bytes (!) file.

Of course I can convert it to BMP but I lose transparency.
If I put the background on Greyish it will look wierd on a computer with different Windows theme.

Anybody has any idea what I need to do?
Thanks!

 

[m3rc]

You can use bitmap with transparency just as long as the background is white behind you image.

 

[SuryaF]

But I can't change the background of a command button, can I?

 

[m3rc]

No, not that I know of. I think you can make a picture larger than your button, with the color you want then put an image in the center.

 

[SuryaF]

Thanks for your answers m3rc.
Even with a larger picture it leaves a gray border and it's not working for me.
What I'm looking for is a way to add a picture similar with the ones coming with Access. They are gifs, that's for sure.

 

[adalger]

Can you insert the image onto a form at all? If so, just put a transparent button on top of it.

TMTOWDI - it's not just for Perl any more

 

[SuryaF]

I see what you mean but that doesn't look and behave like a button from user's perspective.
I can set the image Raised (special effect) but it still doesn't go down when you click on it, you know?

 

[m3rc]

Another option is converting it into an icon and making it transparent. Depending on if your button is larger than your image it may look off a little the transparency from an icon on a button leaves a haze.

 

[adalger]

Private Sub imgPseudoButton_MouseDown()
    imgPseudoButton.SpecialEffect = 2
End Sub

Private Sub imgPseudoButton_MouseUp()
    imgPseudoButton.SpecialEffect = 1
End Sub

Private Sub imgPseudoButton_Click()
    'Your Code Here
End Sub

And simply dispense with the button altogether. I've done this with Label contols to achieve customized buttons. If your image will go onto a form at all, you should be able to use this.


TMTOWDI - it's not just for Perl any more

 

[SuryaF]

Thanks adalger, good idea! A star for you.