>>>>>Could someone help me out with this one!
>>>>>
>>>>>I'm sure it's quite simple but when I use the command1.picture property the .BMP is not quite properly displayed. The original .BMP has white region that aren't displayed in the button (the white is replaced by the button's background color). I've include in the path the inverted color graphic and saved it with the same name with the .MSK extension but still no change, even after a CLEAR RESOURCES ALL.
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>>>>CLEAR RESOURCES ALL doesn't solve the problem. You must close and reopen VFP, I think. Is the MSK file in the same directory as the BMP?
>>>>
>>>>Vlad
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>>>Vlad,
>>>
>>>The apparently CommandButton control masks out white areas automatically, even without a MSK file anywhere in sight and painting the background white. The ActiveX 3D Command Button, however, will display the white areas.
>>>
>>>George
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>>Sorry, George, but I don't understand your message. Can you explain a little more, please?
>>
>>Vlad
>
>Vlad,
>
>Sorry, I misread the question. That'll teach me to re-read everything, at least this early in the morning (g).
>
>George

BTW and with no relation with the subject :), I liked your article in FoxPro Advisor. Congrats!

Vlad