Hello,

I have seen numerous examples on how to create a layered or transparent
window in win2k using the following sort of method:

    Dim lOldStyle&
    lOldStyle = GetWindowLong(m_lhwnd, GWL_EXSTYLE)
    SetWindowLong m_lhwnd, GWL_EXSTYLE, lOldStyle Or WS_EX_LAYERED
    SetLayeredWindowAttributes m_lhwnd, 0, bLevel, LWA_ALPHA

Once you have set the alpha byte value of a window, how do you then read
that value?  Or more specifically, how do I read the Alpha Byte value of
a window?  I have the feeling this has something to do with the
GetWindowLong() API and bitwise operators.  Windows API's are still a
bit new to me.  Any help or pointers in an appropriate direction would
be appreciated.

Cheer,

padgett

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