>I tried it as shown in the Form Init but still have a white background that is visible behind the form's picture which is shaded and has rounded corners...
It must be Top-Level form, but I think you said it was, right?
Oh, and that comment is wrong, that happens when I copy old code that is not even mine, I misunderstood it :D
lnTransparentColor = rgb(255, 255, 255)
The comment is wrong, it should stay white, the variable name should be lnWhite I guess <g>
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