Hi > If you add the line > gdk_gc_set_subwindow (gc, GDK_INCLUDE_INFERIORS); > after you create the gc, then it should draw over all child windows. thx works perfect! I think i never figured this out alone from the reference but now its clear. > i suggest you look for the little app called "gromit" for ideas. seems a good starting point thy you too by _______________________________________________ gtk-list@xxxxxxxxx http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gtk-list
