Articles related to "Win32"
Using threads Part I
How to enhance the program by using threads? How to make an existing program multithreaded? Borland Delphi makes writing multi-threaded applications easier. This article touches upon the following: What are threads. Why to use threads. What support does the VCL provide. Creating TThread class descendant is also discussed
• delphi • vcl • process • thread • programming
How to enhance the program by using threads? How to make an existing program multithreaded? Borland Delphi makes writing multi-threaded applications easier. This article touches upon the following: What are threads. Why to use threads. What support does the VCL provide. Creating TThread class descendant is also discussed
• delphi • vcl • process • thread • programming
Intercepting Messages in Win32
Being able to spy on system and application messages in the Windows operating system has many uses such as : testing, automation, and computer based training applications
• win32 • programming • messages • intercept • message loop
Being able to spy on system and application messages in the Windows operating system has many uses such as : testing, automation, and computer based training applications
• win32 • programming • messages • intercept • message loop
Events In Visual Basic
A look at one of the most important feature in Visual Basic programming. <b>Events</b>. You don't want to miss that. Or do you?
• visual • basic • events • programming • gui
A look at one of the most important feature in Visual Basic programming. <b>Events</b>. You don't want to miss that. Or do you?
• visual • basic • events • programming • gui
Getting Windows File Attributes
This article shows you how to determine if a name is a directory or a file on a Windows operating system.
• windows • file • directory • stat • perl
This article shows you how to determine if a name is a directory or a file on a Windows operating system.
• windows • file • directory • stat • perl
Using Microsoft OLE Objects
This article discusses on how you can use OLE objects from a Perl script. This requires familiarity with Microsoft OLE objects and their methods. This will work only on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• perl • windows • win32 • win32::ole • ole
This article discusses on how you can use OLE objects from a Perl script. This requires familiarity with Microsoft OLE objects and their methods. This will work only on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• perl • windows • win32 • win32::ole • ole
How To Build a Win32 Notepad Clone
How to create a Notepad clone in Win32 for novice and intermediate Windows programmers - platform SDK independent, no code, just the theory, so also good for Vista.
• win32 • programming • tutorial • project • load
How to create a Notepad clone in Win32 for novice and intermediate Windows programmers - platform SDK independent, no code, just the theory, so also good for Vista.
• win32 • programming • tutorial • project • load
Processing Win32 WM_ Messages
An introduction to processing WM_ messages sent to a Windows Procedure, and how they should be handled when the application processes them on behalf of Windows.
• windows • message • processing • wm_ • wm_create
An introduction to processing WM_ messages sent to a Windows Procedure, and how they should be handled when the application processes them on behalf of Windows.
• windows • message • processing • wm_ • wm_create
Searching, Opening Files in Win32
Two ways to list files based on a wildcard search of a folder so tht they can be opened one by one, using Windows Win32 API calls and C programming.
• win32_find_data • findfirstfile • findnextfile • fopen • fclose
Two ways to list files based on a wildcard search of a folder so tht they can be opened one by one, using Windows Win32 API calls and C programming.
• win32_find_data • findfirstfile • findnextfile • fopen • fclose
The Borland Win32 Compiler Guide
This article takes the reader through the acqisition, installation, and setup of the Borland compiler, and shows how to make and use a makefile to build Win32 programs.
• borland • c • programming • win32 • windows
This article takes the reader through the acqisition, installation, and setup of the Borland compiler, and shows how to make and use a makefile to build Win32 programs.
• borland • c • programming • win32 • windows
The Win32 WinMain Function
Every Windows program has to have a WinMain function, but you will probably only ever need one. Each Win32 project can use a cut'n'pasted version of this skeleton.
• winmain • win32 • programming • compiler • build
Every Windows program has to have a WinMain function, but you will probably only ever need one. Each Win32 project can use a cut'n'pasted version of this skeleton.
• winmain • win32 • programming • compiler • build
Using the Win32 API Edit Control
Article describing the Win32 edit class and how to use it as a child window control in a Windows application as a self-maintaining simple text editor.
• win32 • edit • control • createwindow • notification
Article describing the Win32 edit class and how to use it as a child window control in a Windows application as a self-maintaining simple text editor.
• win32 • edit • control • createwindow • notification
Using the Win32 Timer API
An introduction to the functions provided by the Windows API for controlling timers, reacting to their interrupts, and processing WM_TIMER messages.
• win32 • windows • api • timer • wm_timer
An introduction to the functions provided by the Windows API for controlling timers, reacting to their interrupts, and processing WM_TIMER messages.
• win32 • windows • api • timer • wm_timer
Win32 Default Printer Print Sample
When a program needs to print, quickly and simply, it is sometimes easier to just use the default printer and output plain text. This article shows how it can be done.
• win32 • programming • printer • default • printing
When a program needs to print, quickly and simply, it is sometimes easier to just use the default printer and output plain text. This article shows how it can be done.
• win32 • programming • printer • default • printing
Win32 Drawing WM_PAINT Processing
A Win32 Drawing Tutorial showing the usual way to process WM_PAINT messages, use BeginPaint and EndPaint, and force updates with InvalidateRect
• win32 • drawing • wm_paint • message • processing
A Win32 Drawing Tutorial showing the usual way to process WM_PAINT messages, use BeginPaint and EndPaint, and force updates with InvalidateRect
• win32 • drawing • wm_paint • message • processing
Win32 Dynamic User Interface Trick
A Win32 API tutorial on creating dynamic user interfaces for wizards, polls, training and other applications needing an interface that changes at run time.
• win32 • windows • user interface • api • createwindow
A Win32 API tutorial on creating dynamic user interfaces for wizards, polls, training and other applications needing an interface that changes at run time.
• win32 • windows • user interface • api • createwindow
Win32 Dynamic Wizard Style Buttons
A tutorial useful for those wanting to make intelligent GUI elements like dynamic buttons using the Windows Win32 API with child window and control ID processing.
• wizard • win32 • createwindow • enablewindow • wm_command
A tutorial useful for those wanting to make intelligent GUI elements like dynamic buttons using the Windows Win32 API with child window and control ID processing.
• wizard • win32 • createwindow • enablewindow • wm_command
Win32 Easy Font Handling Tutorial
Tutorial article to help Win32 programmers use LOGFONT, HFONT, GetObject, and CreateFontIndirect to create fonts for use in their own programs.
• win32 • tutorial • logfont • getobject • createfontindirect
Tutorial article to help Win32 programmers use LOGFONT, HFONT, GetObject, and CreateFontIndirect to create fonts for use in their own programs.
• win32 • tutorial • logfont • getobject • createfontindirect
Win32 Message Processing Primer
A message processing tutorial article for Win32 programmers illustrating the difference between GetMessage and PeekMessage inside and outside the message processing loop
• getmessage • peekmessage • tutorial • difference • win32
A message processing tutorial article for Win32 programmers illustrating the difference between GetMessage and PeekMessage inside and outside the message processing loop
• getmessage • peekmessage • tutorial • difference • win32
Win32 Timer Callback Function
An alternative method for processing WM_TIMER interrupts using a TimerProc timer callback function defined by the Win32 API.
• wm_timer • timerproc • timer • callback • windows
An alternative method for processing WM_TIMER interrupts using a TimerProc timer callback function defined by the Win32 API.
• wm_timer • timerproc • timer • callback • windows
Windows and Win32 Programming
Windows programming is very different from command line programming.To program for Windows, we must understand the Windows architecture, and how it is different to a CLI.
• windows programming • tutorial • window gui programming • windows programming • win32 programming
Windows programming is very different from command line programming.To program for Windows, we must understand the Windows architecture, and how it is different to a CLI.
• windows programming • tutorial • window gui programming • windows programming • win32 programming
Batch File Programming for Windows
How-to article to help the reader get started with Windows command line programming, using batch files, and solving problems without programming in the traditional sense.
• batch • file • programming • batch file • batch file commands
How-to article to help the reader get started with Windows command line programming, using batch files, and solving problems without programming in the traditional sense.
• batch • file • programming • batch file • batch file commands
Batch File Programming Redirection
A guide to the various redirection operators (> < and |) used to combine commands from the command line. These are also useful in batch file programming tasks.
• redirection • stderr • stdin • stdout • pipes
A guide to the various redirection operators (> < and |) used to combine commands from the command line. These are also useful in batch file programming tasks.
• redirection • stderr • stdin • stdout • pipes
BB4W Windows Programming Primer
In this article we see how using BBC BASIC for Windows lets the programmer concentrate on the actual application development and not the Windows OS.
• windows • win32 • programming • bbc basic • bbc basic for windows
In this article we see how using BBC BASIC for Windows lets the programmer concentrate on the actual application development and not the Windows OS.
• windows • win32 • programming • bbc basic • bbc basic for windows
Command Line Programming with AT
Intermediate level article describing Command Line programming technique for scheduling applications and batch scripts using the built-in AT command on Windows platforms.
• computer programming • batch file scripting • at command • scheduling • windows
Intermediate level article describing Command Line programming technique for scheduling applications and batch scripts using the built-in AT command on Windows platforms.
• computer programming • batch file scripting • at command • scheduling • windows
Microsoft Visual C++ Free Review
A review of, and how-to for the free Microsoft Visual C++Express Edition 2005 and Runtime Libraries for Win32 and .NET programming including quickstart primer.
• visual • c++ • microsoft • runtime • library
A review of, and how-to for the free Microsoft Visual C++Express Edition 2005 and Runtime Libraries for Win32 and .NET programming including quickstart primer.
• visual • c++ • microsoft • runtime • library
Programming Listbox Windows API
How to Create, Manipulate, Search and receive messages from a Windows Win32 AP Listbox Control - language neutral, platform specific.
• listbox • win32 • api • windows • programming
How to Create, Manipulate, Search and receive messages from a Windows Win32 AP Listbox Control - language neutral, platform specific.
• listbox • win32 • api • windows • programming
Storing Data in Hidden List Boxes
We look at how using list boxes in Windows Win32 GUI programming can provide a simple solution to application data storage using automatic API features.
• list • boxes • windows • api • win32
We look at how using list boxes in Windows Win32 GUI programming can provide a simple solution to application data storage using automatic API features.
• list • boxes • windows • api • win32
Using WM_DESTROY PostQuitMessage
How to use WM_ Message processing, menu identifiers and the PostQuitMessage function correctly to perform shutdown operations in a Win32 application.
• wm_destroy • wm_quit • wm_close • postquitmessage • message processing
How to use WM_ Message processing, menu identifiers and the PostQuitMessage function correctly to perform shutdown operations in a Win32 application.
• wm_destroy • wm_quit • wm_close • postquitmessage • message processing
Windows Command Line Programming
First look at Windows Command Line Programming using the Batch Language supplied with Windows, Win32, XP, and Vista, and how to create batch file programs.
• command • line • programming • windows • batch
First look at Windows Command Line Programming using the Batch Language supplied with Windows, Win32, XP, and Vista, and how to create batch file programs.
• command • line • programming • windows • batch
Writing a File Size Function
Tutorial Article designed to help with those wanting to obtain the file size in Win32, Unix etc. using C, C++, BASIC, VB or other programming languages.
• file • size • api • getfilesize • createfile
Tutorial Article designed to help with those wanting to obtain the file size in Win32, Unix etc. using C, C++, BASIC, VB or other programming languages.
• file • size • api • getfilesize • createfile
C Functions for Memory Handling
In this C memory library tutorial, we explore the C functions for memory handling, ways in which they can be used, and some caveats linked to their use.
• malloc.h • memory handling • free • realloc • malloc
In this C memory library tutorial, we explore the C functions for memory handling, ways in which they can be used, and some caveats linked to their use.
• malloc.h • memory handling • free • realloc • malloc
C Header Files
In this C header file tutorial,we explore the use of header files in C,ways in which they can be used, and the philosophy for breaking up code into separate source files.
• source code • objects • header file • c header file • borland c
In this C header file tutorial,we explore the use of header files in C,ways in which they can be used, and the philosophy for breaking up code into separate source files.
• source code • objects • header file • c header file • borland c
C Tutorial Conditions
This C tutorial covers conditions in C programming, aimed at users of the Borland C compiler, or any other suitable C compiler. Covers if, else, case, switch and break...
• borland c • c • borland c tutorial • borland c compiler • c tutorial
This C tutorial covers conditions in C programming, aimed at users of the Borland C compiler, or any other suitable C compiler. Covers if, else, case, switch and break...
• borland c • c • borland c tutorial • borland c compiler • c tutorial
Functions and Parameters in C
This tutorial teaches the use of functions in C/C++ programming, aimed at beginner to intermediate programmers. Parameter passing, naming and return values are covered.
• borland c • c • borland c tutorial • borland c compiler • c tutorial
This tutorial teaches the use of functions in C/C++ programming, aimed at beginner to intermediate programmers. Parameter passing, naming and return values are covered.
• borland c • c • borland c tutorial • borland c compiler • c tutorial
Standard Input and Output in C
In this C library tutorial, we explore stdio, standard input and output in C, both for command line input and output and file handling.
• stdio.h • print • scanf • fprint • fscanf
In this C library tutorial, we explore stdio, standard input and output in C, both for command line input and output and file handling.
• stdio.h • print • scanf • fprint • fscanf
User Defined Data Types in C
In this tutorial, complex and user defined data types and enumerations are explored. Designed for beginner and intermediate programmers in the C and C++ languages.
• borland c • c • borland c tutorial • borland c compiler • c tutorial
In this tutorial, complex and user defined data types and enumerations are explored. Designed for beginner and intermediate programmers in the C and C++ languages.
• borland c • c • borland c tutorial • borland c compiler • c tutorial
Using Loops in C Programming
This tutorial teaches the use of loops in C/C++ programming, and is aimed at beginner to intermediate programmers. It covers counted (for) and condition tested (while and
• borland c • c • borland c tutorial • borland c compiler • c tutorial
This tutorial teaches the use of loops in C/C++ programming, and is aimed at beginner to intermediate programmers. It covers counted (for) and condition tested (while and
• borland c • c • borland c tutorial • borland c compiler • c tutorial
Using the C String Library
In this C string library tutorial, we explore the C functions for string handling, ways in which they can be used, and some caveats linked to their use.
• string library • string.h • stdio • source code • objects
In this C string library tutorial, we explore the C functions for string handling, ways in which they can be used, and some caveats linked to their use.
• string library • string.h • stdio • source code • objects
Batch File Parameter Modifiers
Techniques for using built-in command line parameter modifiers to change the values of parameters passed in the command line for specific programming purposes.
• batch • file • programming • batch file • batch file commands
Techniques for using built-in command line parameter modifiers to change the values of parameters passed in the command line for specific programming purposes.
• batch • file • programming • batch file • batch file commands
Batch File Programming IF Commands
A guide to using IF to test for conditions in batch file programming for backup batch file scripting, rename batch file programming, and other DOS_Win32 batch file tasks.
• batch • file • programming • batch file • batch file commands
A guide to using IF to test for conditions in batch file programming for backup batch file scripting, rename batch file programming, and other DOS_Win32 batch file tasks.
• batch • file • programming • batch file • batch file commands
Client Area Size with MoveWindow
One of the most deceptive tricks in Windows programming is the relationship between the client and window rectangles. We explain all...
• win32 • programming • client • getclientrect • window
One of the most deceptive tricks in Windows programming is the relationship between the client and window rectangles. We explain all...
• win32 • programming • client • getclientrect • window
Running Steps CMD File IDE Review
Running Steps is a new Win32 based Batch File IDE, with integrated command debugger and analysis of batch files and command line programs, reviewed here for programmers.
• running steps • debugger • batch file • command file • win32 debugger
Running Steps is a new Win32 based Batch File IDE, with integrated command debugger and analysis of batch files and command line programs, reviewed here for programmers.
• running steps • debugger • batch file • command file • win32 debugger
Ñoordinating threads Part 3. Win32 objects. Mutex object.
Introduction to Win32 (kernel) objects. Implementing Mutex (MUTual EXecution) object functionality. Code example is included.
• thread • threads • tthread • delphi • windows
Introduction to Win32 (kernel) objects. Implementing Mutex (MUTual EXecution) object functionality. Code example is included.
• thread • threads • tthread • delphi • windows