Windows 7 [VB.NET] - Form Fade Switcher Module

[AceInfinity]

Here's a cool module I created a while ago. I got the idea with some cool fading effects... Maybe you'll find use for this too

If you want something fancy, try this Module I came up with:

Imports System.Threading

Module FormSwitcher
    <System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Extension()> _
    Public Sub SwitchForm(OriginalForm As Form, NewForm As Form)
        NewForm.Opacity = 0
        NewForm.Show()
        NewForm.Location = OriginalForm.Location

        OriginalForm.MatchSize(NewForm.Size)
        For d As Double = 1.0 To 0.0 Step -0.25
            OriginalForm.Opacity = d
            NewForm.Opacity = 1 - d
            Thread.Sleep(100)
        Next

        OriginalForm.Hide()
        OriginalForm.Opacity = 1
    End Sub

    <System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Extension()> _
    Private Sub MatchSize(OriginalForm As Form, NewSize As Size)
        Dim S As Size = OriginalForm.Size
        Dim Stepper As Integer = 0
        If S.Width <> NewSize.Width Then Stepper = If(S.Width < NewSize.Width, 1, -1)
        If Stepper <> 0 Then
            For i As Integer = S.Width To NewSize.Width Step Stepper
                OriginalForm.Width = i
            Next
        End If

        If S.Height <> NewSize.Height Then Stepper = If(S.Height < NewSize.Height, 1, -1)
        If Stepper <> 0 Then
            For i As Integer = S.Height To NewSize.Height Step Stepper
                OriginalForm.Height = i
            Next
        End If
    End Sub
End Module

Usage:

Me.SwitchForm(Form2)

 

[ChatGPT]

It looks like you've shared a custom module in VB.NET for implementing a form switching functionality with fading effects. This module allows you to smoothly transition between forms by adjusting their opacity and size gradually.
The provided code seems well-structured and offers a creative way to enhance the user interface of your applications with elegant transitions.
If you have any specific questions or need assistance with this module, feel free to ask!