Discover a very simple, integrated method to make a control, such as static, button, sliderctrl, and progress control transparent in a dialog box.
Latest Background Articles
CDialogSK, A Skinnable Dialog Class
This article discusses the CDialogSK class, which extends the MFC CDialog. See how to add transparency to a dialog, how to add a bitmap to the background, how to set a style for the background, and more.
Changing the background color of a dialog
Changing the background color of a dialog
Simple way to change dialog's background and text colors
Simple way to change dialog's background and text colors
Latest Developer Videos
More...Latest CodeGuru Developer Columns
C++ Tips and Tricks
Quirky and yet persistent, C++ is a language that keeps programmers coming back to it. Pick up some new ways to wrangle it into your workflow.

Working with Google Protocol Buffers and .NET
Learn about something called "Google Protocol Buffers," and watch for later posts on other IoT subjects.

Working with Primes and Fibonacci Sequences in Visual Basic
Play with the Fibonacci sequence and prime numbers in this example-driven article.

Lesson Learned: The Need for a Domain Language
Translation costs time and money, and can affect the quality of the product being made. Make sure all your team members speak the same language.