C# 4.0 How-To

Chapter 27. Fun Stuff and Loose Ends

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Create a Nonrectangular Window

• Create a Notification Icon

• Create a Screen Saver in WPF

• Show a Splash Screen

• Play a Sound File

• Shuffle Cards

This chapter has a few topics that are slightly more frivolous than in the others. In it, you will learn some things that may be useful, but are more likely to lead to fun and games in some cases.

Create a Nonrectangular Window

Scenario/Problem: You want a window with a nonstandard shape, possibly including cutouts in the middle of the window.

Solution: Use a background image as a template and set a transparency key. When you do this, you are taking over all responsibility for painting and mouse interaction—the OS’s windowing system can ...