how to replace sysicon on translucent windows?

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I've been very frustrated with Window Blinds for several weeks. Things have changed with the 5.01L update. Much improved, more stable, thanks! I have not seen the dreaded "unabled to load bitmap" error. I still get an occasional hiccup but very seldom. I sometimes forget this is a beta version.

I'm trying to achieve an ultra clean look for my pico tea WIP skin, http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/39138517/. I can't figure out how to change the system icon on translucent windows. I want to use a simple glyph instead of the application icon. Are free-form buttons only for opaque windows? Another thing I tried was to displace the sys icon -100X and move the title bar text to the left. All is well until a dialog pops up. The text renders outside left of the window. Could I do this with script? Any tips appreciated. Maybe it's so simple I'm not seeing it.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Hello rrawlins,

I will pass this on to technical support, and they will look into it and get back with you as soon as they can.

Thanks,
Jenny
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
to my knowledge the system icon can't be removed. just set transparency to zero and place the glyph where you want it. i use this on most of the themes i use.

also i usually set the offset enough so it's off the screen in skinstudio.

I would love to figure out how to change it and make it a functioning button.

Good Luck!
Star Control: Origins
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
thanks razr. unfortunately, that has the same effect as displacing the sysicon -100 on the X axis. it leaves a gap on the left side of the title bar text. i tried moving the title bar text to the left over the gap but this doesn't work for dialogs without a sysicon. the title text will appear outside of the dialog.

i could center the title but it doesn't look right. i might reduce the transparency enough so the sys icon isn't so bold against white. thanks for igniting an idea.