If you're asking what is it used for, it's used for most methods when you write a COM interface definition. The "standard" methods have a return type of HRESULT and a calling convention of __stdcall. --Mike-- Visual C++ MVP :cool: LINKS~! Ericahist | 1ClickPicGrabber | CP SearchBar v2.0.2 | C++ Forum FAQ Strange things are afoot at the U+004B U+20DD

Encryption is written with Y 2) The SHA algorithm is no encryption, it is an hash algorithm. Don't try it, just do it! ;-)

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I suppose it could be used on any platform, as long as the compiler supported it. "Opinions are neither right nor wrong. I cannot change your opinion. I can, however, change what influences your opinion." - David Crow

Objective-C is the "preferred" programming language for OS X. Maximilien Lincourt Your Head A Splode - Strong Bad

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Use SetBkMode() to make the background transparent. If you want to make the text partially transparent, you can't, not with the Windows API. Ryan "Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"

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