UseTransparency property
Returns or sets whether the background for the specified symbol is transparent. The color of the top left pixel of an imported image is used as the transparency color. Returns True if transparent and not displayed. Always True for the MapPoint standard symbols; returns an error if set. Read/write Boolean.
Applies to
Objects: Symbol
Syntax
object.UseTransparency
Parameters
Part | Description |
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object | Required. An expression that returns a Symbol object. |
Remarks
To return or set the symbol for a Pushpin or Pushpin set, use the Symbol property on a DataSet or Pushpin object.
Example
Sub CustomPPSymbol()
Dim objApp As New MapPoint.Application
Dim objMap As MapPoint.Map
Dim objSymbol As MapPoint.Symbol
objApp.Visible = True
objApp.UserControl = True
Set objMap = objApp.ActiveMap
'Import a custom symbol
Set objSymbol = objMap.Symbols.Add(objApp.Path & "\Samples\CAirport.bmp")
Set objpin = objMap.AddPushpin(objMap.GetLocation(-1.25955, 53.81077), "LatLong")
objpin.Location.GoTo
objpin.Symbol = objSymbol
'Change the transparency property
objSymbol.UseTransparency = False
End Sub