disable paint messages to a control

[flippydeflippydebop]

hey there, I would like to disable paint-updates to my tree control while i fill it with data using MFC, but cant find the api to use.. can anybody help?

[Tony Hill]

Have you tried using LockWindowUpdate() and UnlockWindowUpdate().

[Nibu babu thomas]

flippydeflippydebop wrote:

I would like to disable paint-updates to my tree control while i fill it with data using MFC, but cant find the api to use.. can anybody help?

To switch off painting call SetRedraw( FALSE ). To turn painting on again SetRedraw( TRUE ).

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[flippydeflippydebop]

cheers guys... I have just used lockWindowUpdate/UnlockWindowUpdate which works a treat.. thanks for your prompt replies...

[Nibu babu thomas]

flippydeflippydebop wrote:

I have just used lockWindowUpdate/UnlockWindowUpdate which works a treat..

A locked window cannot be moved. :~

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