Learn about the possibilites and extra functionality that a simple ListView provides for loading images, either from an external image file, an Internet URL, application resources, and from external EXE, DLL, OCS, or CPL files.
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Learn how to skin a CListCtrl, including the CHeaderCtrl and the scrollbars. You will be able to totally customize the look and feel of almost all the aspects of a CListCtrl. (The article, demo program, and figures were updated.)
Setting the Background Image for a List Control
A simple article on how to place a background image in a list control.
Changing the Background Color of Individual Listview Columns
Learn how to change the background color of individual columns in a list view.
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Use a bitmap as a background image
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