How do I set a ListViewSubItem BackColor in Windows Mobile?

Question

I'd like to change the BackgroundColor of a ListViewSubItem in a ListView in Windows Mobile. I'm using the Compact Framework ListView, whose ListViewItems only allow setting the BackColor on the entire row, which I don't want.

I have two questions:

1. Is this possible?
2. If this is possible, I know I have to P/Invoke to get this to work (because ListView.ListViewSubItem only offers a Text property), or send the right Windows message. What's the right function to call, or the right message to send?

Even just a pointer in the right direction would be appreciated.

Answer 1

My guess is that you need to draw the list view item yourself; use the default painting for the main item and do what you want for the subitem, MSDN example here, or something like that.

Answer 2

try to enable owner-draw true.. and set your own colour at drawingitem.. you wil get bounds.. draw your own colour

Answer 3

Christian Helle shows how to custom draw CF ListViews here.