DirectX Overlay inside a Window

Question

Hello all

I need to be able to set an overlayed graphics area (via DirectX/DirectDraw methods) in any place on the screen, or at least to use it inside a windowed area. Anyone was able to do this?

Tks in advance

Answer 1

I think what you want is a "Layered Window". Here is an example which shows how to do layered windows with DirectX (and OpenGL).

A Layered Window will let you make your normal window frame transparent (or semi-transparent) so that the content you draw will appear to "float" above the desktop and other windows.