Question How DO you create a taskbar

[bcorbett]

I want to create a form that will act like the task bar (Where the Start button is).
Just a thin bar that is movable. Not real sure where to start.

Thank!

 

[hipturtle]

I want to create a form that will act like the task bar (Where the Start button is).
Just a thin bar that is movable. Not real sure where to start.

Thank!

What are you wanting this for. If it is to create a user object for other forms then there is already something like this, the StatusStrip that you can use.

Regards

 

[Paszt]

If you want a true toolbar similar to the Windows taskbar (which would mean that the OS changes the available desktop area and other windows when maximized won't cover it or appear underneath it) one solution is to use API calls.

The SHAppBarMessage Function is what you're after.

There's a C# example at codeproject: ApplicationDesktopToolbar
Here's the MSDN info: SHAppBarMessage Function @ MSDN