CEdit Control password style switch

[RomTibi]

I build an app w/VC++6 :laugh: . I design a window with an EDIT CONTROL (IDD_MYEDIT), associate a CEdit control (m_myedit). I switched on the PASSWORD style of the control. Can be triggered this style on or off during the program running? :confused:

36. When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. ... Do not press a desperate foe too hard. SUN-TZU - Art of War

[Lost User]

This should do it:

void ToggleStyle(HWND hEdit)
{
if(SendMessage(hEdit,EM_GETPASSWORDCHAR,0,0) == '*')
SendMessage(hEdit,EM_SETPASSWORDCHAR,0,0);
else
SendMessage(hEdit,EM_SETPASSWORDCHAR,(WPARAM)'*',0);
SetFocus(hEdit);
}

You can have a look here[^] for an explanation, if you're interested :)

[RomTibi]

Thx I will try it tomorrow. It is 2105.:thumbsup:

36. When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. ... Do not press a desperate foe too hard. SUN-TZU - Art of War

[Mark Salsbery]

As far as I know, and according to the docs[^], after the edit control has been created, the ES_PASSWORD style can't be changed.

Mark Salsbery Microsoft MVP - Visual C++ :java:

[Lost User]

That's true, you can't add or remove ES_PASSWORD directly with SetWindowLong, but with EM_SETPASSWORDCHAR[^] you can still have the desired effect.

[Mark Salsbery]

Cool thanks!

Mark Salsbery Microsoft MVP - Visual C++ :java: