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  • C Calin Negru

    it`s a totally fresh project, no edits after pressing the `Finish` button in the create app wizard/dialog. I`m expecting to be able to add new controls from ToolBox but obviously something is missing...

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    Lost User
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    I do not think MFC apps make use of the Toolbox. If you double-click the resource file (projectname.rc) in Solution Explorer, it should open the Resource Editor where you can add the various controls to your dialog.

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    • C Calin Negru

      I`m trying to build a barebones MFC app. I`m used to C# Forms, but I`m having a tough time in MFC though. I`m creating a new MFC app in the New Project dialog and in the Wizard I pick Dialog based app as app type. However after creation I can`t open the resource (in the resource view) to fill it with controls.

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      Victor Nijegorodov
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      fearless_ wrote:

      ... after creation I can`t open the resource (in the resource view) to fill it with controls.

      Define "can`t open the resource". If you open the resource View then what do you see in it?

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        I`m trying to build a barebones MFC app. I`m used to C# Forms, but I`m having a tough time in MFC though. I`m creating a new MFC app in the New Project dialog and in the Wizard I pick Dialog based app as app type. However after creation I can`t open the resource (in the resource view) to fill it with controls.

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        Victor Nijegorodov
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        fearless_ wrote:

        ... after creation I can`t open the resource (in the resource view) to fill it with controls.

        Define "can`t open the resource". If you open the resource View then what do you see in it?

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          fearless_ wrote:

          ... after creation I can`t open the resource (in the resource view) to fill it with controls.

          Define "can`t open the resource". If you open the resource View then what do you see in it?

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          Calin Negru
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          I don`t see the resource. I probably just need a mere WinMain.

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            I don`t see the resource. I probably just need a mere WinMain.

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            fearless_ wrote:

            I don`t see the resource.

            I already told you where to find it, or you can just use the View menu item to open the Resource View.

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              fearless_ wrote:

              I don`t see the resource.

              I already told you where to find it, or you can just use the View menu item to open the Resource View.

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              Calin Negru
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              Sorry my wording is wrong, I can`t see the designer.

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              • C Calin Negru

                Sorry my wording is wrong, I can`t see the designer.

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                What designer are you referring to?

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                  What designer are you referring to?

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                  Calin Negru
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                  the screen area where the dialogs are assembled.

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                  • C Calin Negru

                    the screen area where the dialogs are assembled.

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                    In have explained twice already, open the resource view, either from the View menu, or use Ctrl+Shift+E.

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                      In have explained twice already, open the resource view, either from the View menu, or use Ctrl+Shift+E.

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                      Calin Negru
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                      I got it, but only after you closing and opening the project again. Sorry for making ripples over nothing.

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                      • C Calin Negru

                        I`m trying to build a barebones MFC app. I`m used to C# Forms, but I`m having a tough time in MFC though. I`m creating a new MFC app in the New Project dialog and in the Wizard I pick Dialog based app as app type. However after creation I can`t open the resource (in the resource view) to fill it with controls.

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                        I need help in dealing with a picture control. How do you access/change the picture control data (within a click button event) ?

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                          I need help in dealing with a picture control. How do you access/change the picture control data (within a click button event) ?

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                          Victor Nijegorodov
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                          The recommended MFC way is to create a control member variable (of the type CStatic or any derived from CStatic class) for this picture control. Then you will be able use all the methods of this class.

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                            The recommended MFC way is to create a control member variable (of the type CStatic or any derived from CStatic class) for this picture control. Then you will be able use all the methods of this class.

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                            I want to use a plain (basic) Win32 approach with an exposed WinMain. It`s not a rich Win App, I only need a button or two, a textbox and a listbox (besides the picture box)

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                              I want to use a plain (basic) Win32 approach with an exposed WinMain. It`s not a rich Win App, I only need a button or two, a textbox and a listbox (besides the picture box)

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                              fearless_ wrote:

                              I want to use a plain Win32 approach with an exposed WinMain. It`s not a rich Win App, ...

                              Then why is your subject "basic MFC app"?

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                                I want to use a plain (basic) Win32 approach with an exposed WinMain. It`s not a rich Win App, I only need a button or two, a textbox and a listbox (besides the picture box)

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                                fearless_ wrote:

                                I want to use a plain Win32 approach with an exposed WinMain. It`s not a rich Win App, ...

                                Then why is your subject "basic MFC app"?

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                                  fearless_ wrote:

                                  I want to use a plain Win32 approach with an exposed WinMain. It`s not a rich Win App, ...

                                  Then why is your subject "basic MFC app"?

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                                  I made my mind. MFC is too much of a hassle. It crossed my mind to make a new thread, but I thought it would be better to keep rolling with this one.

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                                  • C Calin Negru

                                    I want to use a plain (basic) Win32 approach with an exposed WinMain. It`s not a rich Win App, I only need a button or two, a textbox and a listbox (besides the picture box)

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                                    Victor Nijegorodov
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                                    [Static Control - Win32 apps | Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/controls/static-controls) [Using Static Controls - Win32 apps | Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/controls/using-static-controls)

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                                      [Static Control - Win32 apps | Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/controls/static-controls) [Using Static Controls - Win32 apps | Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/controls/using-static-controls)

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                                      Calin Negru
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                                      Thanks Victor

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