>I like the tab strib style shown here:
>http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
>
>1) Is it possible to create this style of gradient effect on a container
>at runtime? How?
>
>2) Can I create an image who's background area is transparent?
>
>
>Thanks

Check http://weblogs.foxite.com/cesarchalom/archive/2006/06/22/1906.aspx for a start.

Check also Re: Transparent background pictures (not icons) Thread #1147135 Message #1147240 and Re: VFP9 image control Thread #1014387 Message #1014532