topic Transparent form controls don't render transparent over globe/map controls in ArcObjects SDK Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/arcobjects-sdk-questions/transparent-form-controls-don-t-render-transparent/m-p/262666#M6747 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Hi All, we have map/globe application (c#) and want to overlay transparent form controls (e.g. picturebox/user control/panel etc..) over the map/globe controls; however, nothing renders transparent over these controls.&nbsp; The transparent controls render fine on top of other UI controls, just not over the globe/map controls.&nbsp; So for some reason, the map/globe controls don't seem to allow any transparent controls over them. </SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>We also tried popping up semi-transparent floating forms over the globe/map controls, and they do render semi-transparent, but as you as you pan the globe/map, the form starts to flicker.&nbsp; The flicker only occurs when the form is over the globe/map control.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>1)&nbsp; Is it possible to have transparent UI controls on top of the map/globe controls?&nbsp; If so, how does one achieve this? If not..an explanation as to why would be great.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Thanks for your help!</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:57:51 GMT MiguelSevilla 2010-07-13T15:57:51Z Transparent form controls don't render transparent over globe/map controls https://community.esri.com/t5/arcobjects-sdk-questions/transparent-form-controls-don-t-render-transparent/m-p/262666#M6747 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>Hi All, we have map/globe application (c#) and want to overlay transparent form controls (e.g. picturebox/user control/panel etc..) over the map/globe controls; however, nothing renders transparent over these controls.&nbsp; The transparent controls render fine on top of other UI controls, just not over the globe/map controls.&nbsp; So for some reason, the map/globe controls don't seem to allow any transparent controls over them. </SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>We also tried popping up semi-transparent floating forms over the globe/map controls, and they do render semi-transparent, but as you as you pan the globe/map, the form starts to flicker.&nbsp; The flicker only occurs when the form is over the globe/map control.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>1)&nbsp; Is it possible to have transparent UI controls on top of the map/globe controls?&nbsp; If so, how does one achieve this? If not..an explanation as to why would be great.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Thanks for your help!</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:57:51 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcobjects-sdk-questions/transparent-form-controls-don-t-render-transparent/m-p/262666#M6747 MiguelSevilla 2010-07-13T15:57:51Z