Can DDraw blit directly to a VB form?

I know dx works with surfaces but can a form be used as a surface? If not, can you create a surface on a form?

I have a need to blit sprites graphics to a form for my level editor tool, I don't want to use bltbit because I don't want to have to create masks for all my sprites just to have transparencies.

Thanks for any info

Yes you can Create a Surface Based on a Form or a Control.

The First DirectDraw VB example shows you how to do it, which i don't have around atm

Surfaces are not bound to forms, however the cooperativemode of directdraw can be set on a specific form or control that has a window handle. Directdraw will then be able to blit only within that area.