BackgroundImage

[Lanc1988]

Is there a way to change the backgroundimage on a form? i tried things like frmMain.BackgroundImage("path") but it doesnt work for me.. is it possible and if so how?

[dynamic_sysop]

are you trying to set the image on a different form than the one you are on?

 

eg: trying to set Form1's background from Form2?

[Lanc1988]

no, i was just trying to change the main form.. i found out all i had to do what put Me.BackgroundImage and now it works great.. thanks :)

[Lanc1988]

now im having a problem finding the code to change the backgroundimage of my tabcontrol tabs.

 

they are on the main form and so is the button that will change the backgroundimage.. i tried:

TabControl1.TabIndex(tabNews).BackgroundImage = Image.FromFile(Application.StartupPath & "\Sidekick Files\Program Images\background.jpg")

 

but it wont work. how can i fix it?

[Machaira]

Try:

 

Dim gr As Graphics = Me.TabControl1.CreateGraphics()

Dim rect As Rectangle = Me.TabControl1.GetTabRect(tabNews)

 

gr.DrawImage(New Bitmap(Application.StartupPath & "\Sidekick Files\Program Images\background.jpg"), rect)