printf to an editbox

[Freddie Code]

I'm developing a project in VC++6.0 MFC. Is there any way to make an editbox the default output device so that a printf statement prints to it? My goal by doing this is to take advantage of all the formatting that comes along with printf. Thanks.

[toxcct]

if you want, but non with printf() use SetWindowText() instead (and you'll have a look at the MSDN to see how this function is working.. ;):-D)

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[Michael Dunn]

You don't need to redirect printf, use sprintf (or CString::Format if you're using MFC/WTL) to put the formatted output in a string. --Mike-- Personal stuff:: Ericahist | Homepage Shareware stuff:: 1ClickPicGrabber | RightClick-Encrypt CP stuff:: CP SearchBar v2.0.2 | C++ Forum FAQ ---- Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? I think so Brain, but how will we fit the hamster inside the accordion?

[avenger_sb25]

The best solution: Use "wsprintf(...)" print a formatted line to a string and display that string in an edit BOX as follows:

char str[100];
int i=10;
float f=12.0045;
CEdit wEdit;
wsprintf(str, "This is formatted string with %.2f and %d. lol", f, i);
//now display this formatted string in the EDIT BOX
wEdit.SetWindowText(str);

wsprintf The wsprintf function formats and stores a series of characters and values in a buffer. Any arguments are converted and copied to the output buffer according to the corresponding format specification in the format string. The function appends a terminating null character to the characters it writes, but the return value does not include the terminating null character in its character count. CHECK MSDN www.msdn.com[^] FOR FURTHER DETAILS Hope that works 4 u. Tell me if u love my solution ;) ...Avenger

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[Freddie Code]

The sprintf idea works great with MFC CString Edit Boxes. :-D I could not get SetWindowText() to work with the CString Edit Box in MFC. Probablly just my lack of VC experience.... Thanks for the suggestions.

[toxcct]

you only had to cast your CString object into a C-style string with (LPCTSTR)MyStringObject;

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