how can i make semi-transparent form? (delphi)

Asked Nov 26 '13 at 13:32

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I need to make semi-transparent Form like a terminal in linux systems. For example (transparency):

You see? - Window = x% transparency - the font (subtitles) = 0%

I tried to use Alpha-Blend (Form1) but its works for a whole window with all components, fonts etc, but i dont want a transparent font! I want the same effect as the terminal in linux (font visibility 100%). How can i do this?

btw. forgive me for my poor english and thanks for the help

asked Nov 26 '13 at 13:32

user3034292

Related question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/14309770/c-sharp-transparent-background-for-window-form – Harriv Nov 26 '13 at 13:35
Does your form have the GlassFrame property? – Marcus Adams Nov 26 '13 at 13:39
im using XE5 delphi and win7 – user3034292 Nov 26 '13 at 13:41
You won't be able to use standard controls, but there are lot of answers adressing your search : http://stackoverflow.com/search?q=%5Bdelphi%5D+UpdateLayeredWindow – bummi Nov 26 '13 at 13:46
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as an Delphi XE5 user you can use *FireMonkey* framework to achieve such effect, just set form `Fill.Color` to `#88FFFFFF` and `transparency=true` – teran Nov 26 '13 at 15:44
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That looks like a classic victory for form over function. – David Heffernan Nov 26 '13 at 16:44

how can i make semi-transparent form? (delphi)

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