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Dec 10th, 2002, 02:13 AM
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C++ then VC++
If I am very good in C++, can I immedately start using VC++ without any school going or taking tutorial, or is there a bunch of things that I need to know. Please help!
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Dec 10th, 2002, 03:53 AM
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You should be fine. I used to program in C at University. The programs had to be platform independant as they had to run on either Windows or Linux (which was what was in the labs).
I never used to use VC++, but after a couple of years at Uni, I got VC++ and programmed that way.
You can do all you normally do (I think) but there are some extras, and VC++ 6 isn't too good with templates.
Parksie or CornedBee could give you more complete answers if you're looking for them.
HD
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Dec 10th, 2002, 08:48 AM
#3
Guru
There is a misconception that VC++ is a "more advanced language" than C++, or that VC++ is C++ with "visual" extras.
This is wrong: C++ is a language. VC++ is a C++ compiler and IDE.
If you're learning C++, you can use any C++ compiler as long as you know how to use it... VC++ is pretty easy to use. Make sure the project type is "Win32 Console" (this will make programs that can use cout/printf, which are usually taught at the beginning).
The problem with VC++ is that it doesn't fully comply with the C++ standard. While this isn't a problem in most cases, it can be annoying when encountered, and using advanced templates with VC++ can be a real pain.
VC++ 7 (which is what I like to call VC++.NET, since I don't develop in .NET) is the most standard-compliant version of VC++.
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Dec 10th, 2002, 10:43 AM
#4
But still not as compliant as gcc 3.x. But gcc is for UNIX systems and you need Cygwin or good knowledge of gcc internals to get it running on windows.
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 CornedBee
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Dec 10th, 2002, 12:48 PM
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How can I create buttons, menus, combo boxes etc in VC++ such as how easy I do in VB but adding in form?? How is it done in VC++, I dont know where to locate a form and all the tools, buttons like VB? Pls Advice?
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Dec 10th, 2002, 12:56 PM
#6
yay gay
not sure but i think though pure code and/or resources
\m/  \m/
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Dec 10th, 2002, 01:20 PM
#7
You can very easily design dialogs in VC++ (go to Insert->Resource and choose dialog) but you have to code the dialog procedure manually. In normal windows you have to create all controls with code, CreateWindow or CreateWindowEx are the most important functions there.
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CornedBee
"Writing specifications is like writing a novel. Writing code is like writing poetry."
- Anonymous, published by Raymond Chen
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Dec 10th, 2002, 01:53 PM
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Guru
...whereas when using dialogs, the important functions are DialogBox[Param] and CreateDialog[Param].
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