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I have read some tutorials on the web and also some books on programming windows but I still have not found any article that shows me how to use activex controls like winsock or any 3rd party controls in my C++ program. And also I want to know how to make my own activex control using pure C++
(NO MFC!)
Firstly, you don't need the Winsock control :)
Secondly, ActiveX controls in pure API would send the most determined coder scurrying to the drinks cabinet :eek:
In VC++, you can autogenerate the interface classes required by going Insert->Components and Controls->ActiveX Controls and choosing the one you want.
Sorry, I did not understand that! So I cannot write or use activex controls without using VC++?Quote:
Originally posted by parksie
Firstly, you don't need the Winsock control :)
Secondly, ActiveX controls in pure API would send the most determined coder scurrying to the drinks cabinet :eek:
In VC++, you can autogenerate the interface classes required by going Insert->Components and Controls->ActiveX Controls and choosing the one you want.
No. But you have to mess around with interface pointers. ActiveX is a subset of COM so don't even bother thinking about it until you know how to use COM from the API.
VC++ just simplifies it (using #import)
So, Is it better to use VC++ to develop activex controls? Will I be sure that vC++ does not use MFC when I am developing activex controls (COM)?
ATL is very useful for building ActiveX controls, and there's very little reason not to use it. It's incredibly small (template based), and although it looks like MFC it's a lot nicer. Basically, you're a lot closer to the API but it helps simplify some of the really nasty stuff.
The ATL samples are fairly comprehensive :)
Then where can I learn ATL from. Is there any web site where I can get the informations about ATL?
*cough* MSDN *cough*
Does it have any documentation or tutorials on ATL or it just a *refrence*?
Reference, samples, tutorials - check it out. I think it's the Polygon sample you want.
I want to write my own textbox activex control. It should have highlighting, line numbering, and some other stuff...
I am not going to write it in vb (which is easier) because it is really slow for highlighting purpose!
Sounds pretty nice! If you want to do that I suggest basing it around the RTB control. Unfortunately I don't have time to show you a basic one :(