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Started by zacharya January 06, 2004 07:29 AM

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zacharya

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January 06, 2004 07:29 AM

how do I create a window on a client area (dialog box)? Just like the one one windows media player. thanks before.

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Nytegard

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January 06, 2004 08:29 AM

I''m assuming you''re using C++. If another language, this may not be appropriate.

Just use the Win32 API

CreateWindowEx or CreateWindow.

Make sure to set the parent window parameter as your client area window.

zacharya

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January 06, 2004 09:04 AM

thanks a lot.

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zacharya

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January 07, 2004 01:55 AM

I tried your suggestion but still founf that the child windows is not embedded on the parent window....it still floats....

any solution?

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Endurion

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January 07, 2004 02:53 AM

You need to add WS_CHILD to the window styles.

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