C# ToolStrip is transparent but border is still visible?

Question

I have a ToolStrip in a C# application that I set the background color to Transparent. This reveals the underlying form\'s color but unfortunately the ToolStrip border is s

Answer 1

Since you are trying to make the toolstrip hidden but keep the buttons, I have to put this out there.

Do you even need the toolstrip?

It might be better if you just used buttons in the application without the seemingly unneeded toolstrip.

Answer 2

protected override void OnRenderToolStripBorder(ToolStripRenderEventArgs e)
{
    if( e.ToolStrip.GetType().Name != "MyCustomToolStrip" )
    {
        base.OnRenderToolStripBorder(e);
    }
}

Answer 3

I have tried just overriding the OnRenderToolStripBorder method and it seems it doesn't affect the buttons at all. Have you tried it like this?

public class TestStripRenderer : ToolStripProfessionalRenderer
{   
    protected override void OnRenderToolStripBorder(ToolStripRenderEventArgs e)
    {
    }
}