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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Win32 GDI Plotting Points & Lines
Win32 GDI API tutorial article introducing LineTo, MoveToEx, ArcTo and the Arc function for drawing various lines on the device context in the currently selected pen.
win32 gdi • win32 api • gdi tutorial • win32 api tutorial • win32 programming tutorial

Using Brushes and Pens in GDI API
This Win32 GDI API Windows drawing tutorial defines brushes, pens and other objects , and how to use them to draw simple hollow and filled shapes onto a Device Context.
brushes pens gdi • gdi api • win32 gdi api • win32 programming tutorial • win32 gdi tutorial

Win32 CreateMenu API Function
A Windows programming tutorial article using the Win32 API Functions CreateWindow and InsertMenuItem to create menus programatically instead of using a resource file.
createmenu win32 api function • insertmenuitem win32 api function • create menus windows programming • setmenu win32 api function • destroymenu win32 api function

Win32 CreateWindow API Function
Article explaining the Win32 Windows Programming API CreateWindow function and the parameters that it takes, as well as how to use it for parent and child window creation
using createwindow • win32 createwindow api function • windows api function createwindow • win32 api programming • wine programming createwindow

Win32 GDI Path Functions
Win32 GDI API tutorial article explaining how to use Path functions to create shapes for clipping or drawing. Includes BeginPath, EndPath, FillPath, StrokePath, clipping.
win32 gdi api • win32 graphics api • win32 programming • path functions • gdi path

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

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

Vista Program Compatibility Tips
Quick tips presented as a Windows programming tutorial to help programmers with Vista Program Compatibility when writing Win32 or Win64 applications and the Windows API
vista program compatibility • vista operating system • windows vista operating system • operating system migration • windows application development

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

Win32 GDI Programming Techniques
Selecting objects in and out of context in the GDI, role of the GDI, painting, printing and metafiles in Win32 API GDI programming.
win32 api programming • windows gdi programming • printing in windows • panting in windows • metafiles in windows

Windows GUI Programming Resize Tip
Tutorial, with code, showing how to resize a Win32 GUI window to a specific client area size using GetClientRect, GetWindowRect and Windows GUI Programming API calls.
windows gui programming • window resize • getclientrect • getwindowrect • movewindow

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