Save windows form as image without borders

Question

I am currently trying to save a windows form as an image, and I have been able to using the following code:

Dim frm = Me
    Using bmp = New Bitmap(frm.Width, frm.Height)
        frm.DrawToBitmap(bmp, New Rectangle(0, 0, bmp.Width, bmp.Height))
        bmp.Save("D:\programs\files\image.png")
    End Using

However, the image includes the borders of the form. Is there any way to save the image without the borders?

Answer 1

Can you change the border style to none before the picture, then add it back after you save the picture... something like...

Dim frm = Me
frm.FormBorderStyle = FormBorderStyle.None
Using bmp = New Bitmap(frm.Width, frm.Height)
  frm.DrawToBitmap(bmp, New Rectangle(0, 0, bmp.Width, bmp.Height))
  bmp.Save("D:\programs\files\image.png")
End Using
frm.FormBorderStyle = FormBorderStyle.FixedSingle