Version: 1.0

Posted: 2003-01-14

Build Requirements: N/A

Runtime Requirements: Mac OS X Project Builder 2.0.1 or higher

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Description

This sample code shows how to use Cocoa to create custom-shaped windows and/or transparent window content. It also shows how to change the shape of the window on the fly, and instructs the system to recalculate the drop shadow around your custom window shape. Version 1.2 provides support for the new -invalidateShadow method introduced in Mac OS X 10.2. Requirements: Project Builder 2.0.1 or higher Keywords: Cocoa, Objective-C, RoundTransparentWindow, transparent, window

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Date Notes
2003-01-14Creating (in Cocoa) custom-shaped windows and transparent window content; plus changing the shape of windows dynamically.

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