DataGridView Background clolor

I m using datagridview in vb.net(VS 2005) i wanted to change its backgroundcolor property to Transparent by setting its properties(in properties panel) but it des not allow me to do so and gives error message box

property value is not valid

any one have idea how to set its backgroundcolor to transparent ..?

The DataGridView doesn't allow a transparent BackGroundColor by default. If the control's parent's BackGroundColor is what you are trying to achieve, you can just set your DVG's BackGroundColor to the same.

Also, search for "transparent datagridview" on Google and you'll come up with some articles. Maybe this will get you started: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/lib...9c(vs.80).aspx

Good luck.