[Help] Transparent MenuStrip?[Solved]

I need to add a MenuStrip to my form that has a transparent background so it shows the PictureBox that's behind it (not the form's colour).

I've tried using the following code but the MenuStrip 'disappears' for no reason:

Code:

        MenuStrip1.Parent = PictureBox1
        MenuStrip1.BackColor = Color.Transparent
        MenuStrip1.BringToFront()
        MenuStrip1.ForeColor = Color.White
        MenuStrip1.AutoSize = True

WinForms only supports single-level transparency.

If you use GDI+, that becomes a different story

Well I have no idea how to use GDI+ functions even after reading this:
Bob Powell's GDI+ FAQ

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Originally Posted by master131

Well I have no idea how to use GDI+ functions even after reading this:
Bob Powell's GDI+ FAQ

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That's because it is a welcome screen :L

Putting that aside, GDI+ is really slow - it impacts massively on performance. So it's a no go. What you COULD do is make an algorithm that uses your form's current background, creates an image from it with whatever desired image you want (with transparency) and then use that as the MenuStrip's background.

If you don't understnad me, sorry, I was in jibberish mode. Will be back on English mode soon.

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Originally Posted by freedompeace

What you COULD do is make an algorithm that uses your form's current background, creates an image from it with whatever desired image you want (with transparency) and then use that as the MenuStrip's background.

Solved, I got it now!

[Help] Transparent MenuStrip?[Solved]

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