Is this what you are looking for? http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/t7y6z6fd(VS.80).aspx[^]

ah you beat me to it X|

I suggest going to check out these three frameworks. 1) WPF (using C++/CLI) 2) MFC (using native C++) 3) Trolltech QT (using native C++) Once you know what they are and a basic principle of how they work, you can start programming rich UI's for your wonderful C++ programs.:laugh:

You mentioned seaching also. If this is something you are looking for, then I suggest using the std::map class instead of a vector.

Honestly take a look at the MFC videos on MSDN Channel 9 (sorry dont have the link handy). Also if you are unsure of which type of skills companies are looking for (if thats what you are getting at), always take a look at job posting boards for those skills. I can say from a personal view is that MFC is still needed and the push MS has done with MFC for the Visual Studio orcas release indicates that. However what you will find is a lot of companies adopting C# as their programming language and tool set of choice. They usually believe that a garbage collector is safer and will speed up development. You may also be interested in looking at C++/CLI. one word of advice, do not learn one thing. Only one thing is permanent in life... and thats CHANGE !:-D;)

some people dont want choice it seems...:confused:

one word (sorta) std::string myfancystringclass;

boost ! http://www.boost.org

You can always use a list control, with columns (remember to set it in details mode).

no you cant. The event handler is totally different (the way it is coded). Managed code is different than native C++ code. I suggest buying a Visual C++ .Net book. Microsoft Press has one for cheap and im sure your local book store has tons. It will take you a little bit to get used to the .net framework, but once you do it is very good. Although you will still find yourself going back to native code from time to time.

I was wondering if anyone know where I can get a webpage control. I.E. a viewer control that will display a webpage ( I believe VB had something like this at one point). Thanks,

try: this->ioBox->AppendText() DO NOT USE THE dot operator (.) since you are using a pointer you must use the -> operator.

nope cant say I have, I did a quick check in MSDN documentation and didnt find it. What kind of control sent the error? that would help determine where and why it was thrown.

you want to open the .rc file for text editing? if so, 1) right click on the RC file in the file view, and select: "open with.." 2) then select the option you wish to open it as. Note: if you have the .rc file already opened in the resource editor it will ask you to close it.

That was very funny... nice post...:laugh:

Two reasons to work on 2K / XP. 1) more stable 2) Alot more GUI controls you can use. (you can also incorporate DirectX if you are doing Sound or Video Editing tricks)

The flickering will still occur, since he is updating the client area every 100 milliseconds. Thats why i said to override. If he uses the default setdraw, it will update and draw the whole client area, which will still flicker.

If you derive from CView you get more control over the drawing... you can set the icons and text descriptions to go with them. If you override the CWnd class then you cannot.

I cant remember if windows forms has the OnInitDialog(), if so override that and for the closing of the dialog you can override OnClose(). when you overwrite onclose make sure you call DestroyWindow() from the parent class.

If you are using managed C++ here is an article which may help you... http://www.thecodeproject.com/managedcpp/mcppwinforms02.asp