Articles related to "Win32 Programming"

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

How to use WM_ Message processing, menu identifiers and the PostQuitMessage function correctly to perform shutdown operations in a Win32 application.

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.

A message processing tutorial article for Win32 programmers illustrating the difference between GetMessage and PeekMessage inside and outside the message processing loop

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

In this C library tutorial, we explore stdio, standard input and output in C, both for command line input and output and file handling.

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.

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

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.

One of the most deceptive tricks in Windows programming is the relationship between the client and window rectangles. We explain all...

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.

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.

A Windows programming tutorial article using the Win32 API Functions CreateWindow and InsertMenuItem to create menus programatically instead of using a resource file.

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

Win32 GDI API tutorial article explaining how to use Path functions to create shapes for clipping or drawing. Includes BeginPath, EndPath, FillPath, StrokePath, clipping.

Intermediate level article describing Command Line programming technique for scheduling applications and batch scripts using the built-in AT command on Windows platforms.

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

Tutorial article to help Win32 programmers use LOGFONT, HFONT, GetObject, and CreateFontIndirect to create fonts for use in their own programs.

Selecting objects in and out of context in the GDI, role of the GDI, painting, printing and metafiles in Win32 API GDI programming.

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.

A Win32 API tutorial on creating dynamic user interfaces for wizards, polls, training and other applications needing an interface that changes at run time.