Robin,

This issue deals with the way VFP caches images. Check out Message#985619. Basically, you need to get your images loaded into memory via an image control before using it on the button. I posted several messages regarding this issue here in early 2005 / late 2004.

HTH,
Chad

>Hi!
>
>How do I get foxpro to use my transparent GIF image in my button , IE it has a white background but when I open it in my graphics package, it shows no background & tells me it is transparent?
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>Any help extremley appreciated
>
>TAI