Delphi: Draw a text in a caption form for vista with aero like windows 7

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How does one draw text (with onClick event) in a caption bar on vista with aero Like Windows 7 ?

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The example at delphi.about.com doesn't work on Vista with aero. Do you have any ideas?

Thanks to all.

Sorry for my bad english.

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