I really like web sites that have search boxes with the grayed out text message that clears when clicked in. See attached images. It seems that this would be a great feature for the StrataFrame-wrapped controls like the textbox, combobox, etc., especially in BrowseDialogs. This would another little UI feature that would really help the product shine.



Thanks,

Derek

I couldn't help myself. I had to try the OnPaint method. It wasn't easy. I just posted my test project in the user samples area:



http://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost25587.aspx



It is kind of cool, but doesn't perform as well as I'd like. It is a good example of how to do this sort of thing (and maybe why not to do it), so you might want to check it out. This drawing stuff isn't easy....