Calc within my App

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Dec 26th, 2003, 06:50 AM
pvbangera

Calc within my App

hi all,

i want to call calc or any other app within my mdi form.

pls guide

regards,

prakash
Dec 26th, 2003, 08:08 AM
Pirate
Again , here ;)
VB Code:
```
Process.Start("Calc.exe")
```
Dec 26th, 2003, 08:58 AM
pvbangera

but, will it show it as mdi child form???
Dec 26th, 2003, 09:07 AM
Pirate
Quote:

Originally posted by pvbangera
but, will it show it as mdi child form???

No, it runs in different spots usually , you should've mentioned this earlier . If you want to bound it in your form , I believe you have to use some API Functions .
VB Code:
```
Dim sinfo As New ProcessStartInfo("calc.exe")
sinfo.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Normal
Process.Start(sinfo)
```
Dec 30th, 2003, 05:52 AM
pvbangera

the code is not working. it shows me the calc in different window
Dec 30th, 2003, 05:56 AM
nswan

Why don't you just make your own calculator form? You can include it in whatever projects you want then and in whatever way.
Dec 30th, 2003, 06:33 AM
PT Exorcist

Quote:

Originally posted by pvbangera
the code is not working. it shows me the calc in different window

I don't get why you'd want a calculator inside a MDI lol.....anyways it's not that easy so it's faster to make your own
Dec 30th, 2003, 06:36 AM
Pirate

Quote:

Originally posted by pvbangera
the code is not working. it shows me the calc in different window

Sure , it does but you didn't explain what you want to do exactly . Anyhow , you need to use couple of API Functions (SetWindowPos API (not sure of the name) , GetWindowRect ...etc ) . :rolleyes:
Dec 30th, 2003, 06:40 AM
Pirate

Quote:

Originally posted by PT Exorcist
I don't get why you'd want a calculator inside a MDI lol.....anyways it's not that easy so it's faster to make your own

What if he wants the scientific for complex calculations ?? Sure this would sucks to write it again . Always make use of the available things around you . ;)
Dec 30th, 2003, 07:46 AM
PT Exorcist

Sorry, it is still no valid reason for HAVING to put the calculator INSIDE of the program. The result of whatever calculations he does is equal both if the calc.exe is being used outside or inside his form. If you want to manipulate the result given by the calculation it's exactly the same to have it inside and outside of your program. It's not having it inside that will turn it into a easy-to-use full OOP class..both ones have to use win api to do it.
Dec 30th, 2003, 07:56 AM
Pirate

Quote:

Originally posted by PT Exorcist
Sorry, it is still no valid reason for HAVING to put the calculator INSIDE of the program. The result of whatever calculations he does is equal both if the calc.exe is being used outside or inside his form. If you want to manipulate the result given by the calculation it's exactly the same to have it inside and outside of your program. It's not having it inside that will turn it into a easy-to-use full OOP class..both ones have to use win api to do it.

Plus , MS might think this illegal ..:eek: ........:D :D