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  1. Oct 28th, 2006, 07:24 AM #1
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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Another quick ComboBox question - differing backcolours

    Hi all,

    Just a quick question: In a combobox with many items, can you set a different BackColor for each option?

    Basically, I want to have a "Colour Picker" for some command button face colours. I was thinking of using a combobox with the words "Blue", "Red", etc, etc. For each item in the combobox, I wanted to have a different backcolour for each entry. Is this possible?

    Thanks!
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    Re: Another quick ComboBox question - differing backcolours

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  3. Oct 28th, 2006, 08:15 AM #3
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    Re: Another quick ComboBox question - differing backcolours

    Hmm, I'm not sure if that's what I'm looking for.. Is there not a simple piece of code to just make this work?
    The other point is, Am I right in saying that I would have to include that .ocx file with the application when I distribute it? It would be easier just to make a little form with the colours on somehow and pass it over... I was just thinking that if the dropdown could have many colours, that would be easier.
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  4. Oct 28th, 2006, 10:18 AM #4
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    Re: Another quick ComboBox question - differing backcolours

    Ah Never mind I've already done it in a form now.
    Thanks anyway!
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