Learn about two different methods of implementing a static control with a transparent background.
Transparent Static Control
Published 12/20/2004
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Published 09/23/2004
Learn how to easily measure the height and width needed to display text values using .NET classes.
CStatic with Scrolling Text
Published 01/06/2004
Create a smart static control that features scrolling text.
A New Progress Bar for All Occassions
Published 04/24/2003
A CWnd derived Progress bar control that can indicate "busy states" effectively and double up as a good looking progress bar.
Simple Hyperlink Static Control
Published 01/14/2003
Build a static control with a hyperlink. Keep it simple. This control is easy to use and understand.
Digitally Display a CStatic Control
Published 11/19/2002
Check out this control derived from CStatic. It presents a cool colored LCD scroller look and feel.
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