How to create Windows 7 Notification Area Flyouts using C# with .NET framework?

Question

I'm trying to create an application with Windows 7 Notification Area Flyouts, like the volume, power and wireless icons built in to Windows 7.

I haven't been able to find any information though on .NET APIs to implement this. Is there a built-in way to create notification area flyouts? If not, is there any other way to implement this functionality?

Answer 1

There isn't anything special about them, just a plain window (Form) without a title bar. ControlBox = false and Text = "" in winforms. The only things you have to do is set its Location property so it shows up above the notification area. And implement the Deactivate event to close it.

Answer 2

I answered a similar question here:

Create a System-tray styled box in Winforms (C#)

Configure a few properties as mentioned there will get you a window that looks like this, which you can fill with your own controls. From here you'll need a small panel docked to the bottom of the window, a few links to put in it, and whatever other controls you need.