Transparents images in VB .Net

[leazfe]

I have a couple of transparent image(.png), but when i use it (by a pictureImage control)in VB they lose this property. Does anyone know why? I have read, it was possible in VB 6 by using imageBox control but there isn´t this control in the .Net Version.

Thanks,
Alvaro

[Andy]

check out the SetStyle Method. I was just looking this up yesterday. I couldn't get it to work with a groupbox but it's worth trying with some other control

[leazfe]

I have found it. I think it´s not possible to do it with PictureBox control. I have done it direct with Bitmap control. The code is:

 
Dim gr As Graphics = Me.CreateGraphics
        Dim bmpAs New Bitmap("image.png")

        gr.DrawImage(bmpUnten, 50, 150)

        gr.Dispose()
        bmp.Dispose()

The problem now is that i have to decide where i want the image to be drawn with the X and Y parameter and it is really stupid. Does anyone know another better way?
Also, i have the follow problem. The first time i draw the image I get a blank screen( The image stay only a half second) but the next time the image is good drawn

any help?

Thanks,
Alvaro