Multiple Windows inside single Splitter Window

[StevenS_Dev]

Splitters seem like a popular topic. I have found several examples here, elsewhere, and in the forums. But I can't seem to find any which answer my question. I am converting a Borland C++ application to MFC. The application has a split window with a Tree on the left side, and multiple windows on the other. Basically, the right side is similar to MDI allowing for multiple windows to display at one time. From all my research today, it seems like splitters allow for only a single window at a time and the window will fill/maximize the entire split window. Is there some way to get multiple windows within a split window? I may start looking at Borland's internal code to find out how they do it. Or my boss may end up deciding to scrap the multiple window idea. I suspect it is not really a major feature as most people probably maximize the window anyway. Thanks in advance for help or pointers.

[StevenS_Dev]

I think I may have found what I need. I don't believe what I'm asking is possible. I finally found a thread over on MSDN[^] with someone asking a very similar question. I am now going to take the approach of using a CDialogBar[^]. Still open to suggestions, though.

[MarkDoubson]

You can create another splitters in first splitter right pane and and put your windows here - vertical or horizontal or some other layout you like

[Iain Clarke Warrior Programmer]

After reading your message, CDialogBar is exactly what I would suggest for you. It'll work, and it will be nice and easy to implement. Glad to see you found your own solution! Iain.

[StevenS_Dev]

Thanks for the feedback. I spent all day at work trying to figure this out and found it last night while continuing my search at home. As a sidenote, Borland OWL separates the MDIFrame from the MDIClient with distinct classes. MFC does not have this distinction, so I am having to combine the two Borland classes we have into a single CMDIFrameWnd derived class.