XP look and Feel 1

[vbSun]

Hi

I just wanted to know is there any opensource control or dll, that can convert the ordinary Windows look of our VB apps to WinXP look on all machines regardless of OS?

Thanks in advance for your responses.
Sunil

 

[tb]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q309366

The answer is yes (InitCommonControls) - but only on WinXP.


I was standing in the park, wondering why frisbees got bigger as they came closer... then it hit me!

 

[JAG14]

vbSun,

I think you can use this to skin your VB application, you may have to design the skin yourself but i'm sure you can just get something like an XP screenshot and base your app on that...

http://www.infotambo.com.ar/arc/skfree.exe

Hope this helps,

[tt]"Do not put off until tomorrow what you cannot put off until the day after tomorrow just as well." - Mark Twain[/tt]

 

[vbSun]

Thats a nice idea Jag,

I had already figured out thats the only way to do it. And its nice control too..

Am confused with your reply tb..

Thanks for the responses,
Sunil

 

[ZOR]

I have been using this control for a while, had no problems and is sensibly priced. Got a very good response from them on questions being answered before buying it. Have a look.

http://www.visual-basic.com.ar/

 

[JAG14]

ZOR,

Did you mean "I have been using this control" in reference to the one I linked to?

It's the same control.

vbSkinner (and fantastic it is too)

[tt]"Do not put off until tomorrow what you cannot put off until the day after tomorrow just as well." - Mark Twain[/tt]

 

[ZOR]

Yes thats the one, vbSkinner. Its very good isn't it, certainly made my forms look like XP. Regards

 

[JimHutton]

if you don't like that, send me your email and I'll send you a dll, and two controls to make it look exactly like it, for free too.

The DLL can upgrade msgbox's, textboxes, combolists etc.
and the controls are a Command Button, and the Window Boarders.

Cheers Jim
JimHutton1978@hotmail.com

 

[azrobert]

Just downloaded and purchased the VbSkinner control.

It is really great, adds a nice look to you apps

like above, very reasonably priced !

 

[azrobert]

Got a question though for anyone familliar with the control

How do you set a msflexgrid to cahnge background color with the skin color change ?


Robert

 

[vbSun]

Yea,

Its a good control.. am plannng to make one like that.... Its not that difficult i think..

Sunil

 

[ZOR]

Hi Robert. I don't think there is a way to change the Flexgrid controls color, similar to the tab control. Almost like a song at a football match "Grey is the color"
Regards

 

[azrobert]

thanks.... I am beginning to accept that answer

 

[ZOR]

Jim Hutton you deserve a star. Many thanks

 

[JimHutton]

Ah many thanks!

 

[christan]

JimHutton,

can you please send me those controls, am new to vb..... and probably some instructions...... am interested..... email add:thor_beyond@yahoo.com

chris

 

[vbSun]

Its also good to post a link to the control.. all can access it..

Thanks
Sunil