Vista/Win7 - Using Aero for more than window decoration?
807580Jan 9 2010 — edited Jan 20 2010I was wondering if it's possible to use the 'glass' effect in java as found under Windows Vista and 7.
For example, windows explorer uses the glass effect for more than just the window decoration, there is also a bit below the titlebar containing the addressfield/navigation buttons/searchbar.
Is it possible to create something similar looking in Java? I realise this will kill off multi-platform support, but that can be worked around in other ways.
So far I've discovered that the dwmapi is needed to access the feature, but I'm unable to find a java implementation of it and don't have the knowledge to write my own.
So are are any libraries out there for this purprose, or does anyone have a simple example?
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Well if someone has the time/motivation to port it from another language,
VB: http://pscode.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?txtCodeId=67485&lngWId=1
C++ (Qt): http://labs.trolltech.com/blogs/2009/09/15/using-blur-behind-on-windows/
Edited by: Axeia on Jan 9, 2010 4:17 AM