How can I draw an etched 3D line on a WinForm?

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Please refer to the following image:

I wanted to group the controls like that. Beside Email, Calendar, and Tasks, there's a line drawn. I searched, but I don't think I got anywhere close to finding the solution. They all point to drawing using GDI, whatever that is. Even fiddled with the group box with no use.

possible duplicate of [What is this control? Group Box or Not!](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4897584/what-is-this-control-group-box-or-not) It's a `STATIC` control; my answer gives full sample code for creating the exact same control in C#. — Cody Gray - on strike, Mar 15 '11 at 07:59

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 15 '11 at 07:59

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This should get you very close:

label1.AutoSize = false;
label1.Height = 2;
label1.BorderStyle = BorderStyle.Fixed3D;

answered Mar 15 '11 at 07:59

pirho

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Thanks. Had to tinker with the position though. – Dev Mar 15 '11 at 08:23

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 15 '11 at 07:57

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That separator can be achieved by creating a Label that has a height of 2 pixels and has the BorderStyle property set to Fixed3D.

answered Mar 15 '11 at 07:57

nan

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Awww. Snap, you were quick :) – pirho Mar 15 '11 at 08:01
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Alse the `AutoSize` property should be set to `false`, @pirho 's answer should be upvoted as it contains the full description. – nan Mar 15 '11 at 08:08

How can I draw an etched 3D line on a WinForm?

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