How can I use a Background Image on an ellipse ShapedForm?

[john]

i'm trying to do a splash screen that's elliptic in shape, but i can't figure out how to set a background image for it.

thanks...

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john

[Jack]

Hi John,

I suggest using a SplashForm instead of ShapedForm:

    SplashForm form = new SplashForm();
    form.BackgroundImage = myImage;
    form.Show();

If you prefer the ShapedForm, then drop a RadPanel inside the ShapedForm and set it's Dock property to Fill. Then use RadPanel's BackgroundImage property to set your image.

 
Greetings,
Jack
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[john]

sorry jack, i can't get either to work.  it compiles fine, but never shows anything. 

setting an instance of a splashform with an image and trying to "show" it does nothing.

doing it the other way, with a shaped form and panel, does the same thing.
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Nevermind, i've seen the light.   thanks for your time, jack.

 

[Mike]

Hi john,

Here is a sample that demonstrates the panel-based approach we proposed previously. Please check the code in the Forms constructor that sets some details of the form. We used the RadPanel control for more flexibility and to avoid flickering, but the standard panel is an option too. Let us know if this solution suites your needs.
 

Best wishes,
Mike
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[john]

thanks for the attention guys, but i figured out what i was doing wrong yesterday. 

i appreciate your time...

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john

[Mike]

Thank you for the feedback, john. We are always glad to know a problem has been solved. Feel free to share the solution here, if you have time.

We will be happy to help you with anything else.
 

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Mike
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[john]

i ended up using an elliptic shaped form; however, i would like to use the SplashFrom but did not have any luck in doing so.  any help with that would be greatly appreciated.

thanks....

[Jack]

Hello John,

We will be glad to help you, however we will need to see the source of your application. I have attached a sample application that uses the SpalshForm which may help you in achieving your goal.

In case this does not help, please open a support ticket and send us your application.

 
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Jack
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