WPF: Custom window, standard min/max/close buttons

Question

I would like to create a custom WPF window (WindowStyle = None, AllowsTransparency = True). However, I would like the min/max/close buttons to look identical to those on standard windows. Is this possible?

You mean standard according to the current system theme? (Aero, classic etc.) — Matěj Zábský, Feb 28 '11 at 21:59
exactly. i'd like them to be drawn exactly like they would be using the current system theme. — anthony, Mar 01 '11 at 01:19

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 28 '11 at 21:59

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You might want to have a look at GlassWindow in FluidKit at CodePlex
http://fluidkit.codeplex.com/

The source code has a custom Window Style looking like this. It's pretty easy to modify to however you want it to look. I've used it once and it works good

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answered Feb 28 '11 at 21:59

Fredrik Hedblad

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 28 '11 at 21:58

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You'll need to "draw" them yourself, since you're using WindowStyle=None. When choosing this option, you'll need to render your own Chrome as desired.

answered Feb 28 '11 at 21:58

Reed Copsey

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WPF: Custom window, standard min/max/close buttons

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