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I have a feeling this might be a very stupid question, but here goes....how do I easily design forms using C++ in .NET 2005? When I start a new project for a Windows Mobile 5 device, I have "Windows application" chosen in the project settings. When the project opens, I can't find anywhere to bring up the form so I can design and put controls on it.
[361 byte] By [stak32] at [2007-12-25]
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# 1
You need to open resource editor. In the Solution Explorer double-click an .rc file and in the resource explorer under Dialogs select and double-click your application dialog
AlexFeinman at 2007-8-31 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices Native C++ Development...
# 2
I don't see my appliaction dialog. My project is called Test and in Solution Explorer, I have 2 rc files (Testppc.rc and Testppc.rc2). When I open both, I see the dialogs for the About box (IDD_ABOUTBOX and IDD_ABOUTBOX_WIDE)....
stak32 at 2007-8-31 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices Native C++ Development...
# 3
That's because when creating your project you did not select "Dialog-based". SDI or MDI apps do not use dialog templates, hence no way to use a designer - you have to build your window manually. Besides remember - those are based on a concept of a document, not a form. Create a new, dialog-based project instead.
AlexFeinman at 2007-8-31 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices Native C++ Development...
# 4
I don't see anywhere the option "Dialog-based." I go Visual C++ -> SmartDevice -> Win32 Smart Device and then the wizard comes up. I choose Windows Mobile 5.0 for the platform and then I get to Application Settings. I see nothing for Dialog-based project.
stak32 at 2007-8-31 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices Native C++ Development...
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