VB6 - Add-in tools

[joaquim]

i updated the Tab-strip add-in:
1 - added the windows maximizated, but, seems, these part autor add it on another version: https://www.vbforums.com/showthread....sing-hooking);
2 - added: when we create a form the AutoRedraw is True and ScaleMode is pixels;
3 - added some nice classes(Pixels(GDIPlus), image(DIB's), and more)\functions(APIDoEvents())(add the DLL with Project-References for use them).. PS: we can't use the CConsole class with a form(the form will freeze until we close the Console);
the VB6 can be Absolete, but i love it and we can make allmost everything with it
TabStrip Addin.zip

[joaquim]

the IDE have 1 big bug\problem: everytime you maximize de window(by API or VB code), the IDE loses is focos....
so, the best solution and tested: is before maximize, save the HWND IDE:

Dim hwndIDE As Long

Public Function GetIDEHwnd() As Long
    ' A classe do IDE do VB6 é "wndclass_desked_gsk"
    GetIDEHwnd = FindWindow("wndclass_desked_gsk", vbNullString)
End Function


Public Sub MaximizeEverything()
    On Error Resume Next
    Dim win As VBIDE.Window
    hwndIDE = GetIDEHwnd() ' Pega o pai
    
    ' 1. Maximiza tudo (mantendo seu loop original)
    For Each win In gVBInstance.Windows
        If win.Type = vbext_wt_Designer Then
            Dim hDesigner As Long
            hDesigner = win.hwnd
            If hDesigner <> 0 Then
                ShowWindow hDesigner, SW_MAXIMIZE
            End If
        ElseIf win.Type = vbext_wt_CodeWindow Then
            win.WindowState = vbext_ws_Maximize
        End If
    Next win
    
    ' 2. O Pulo do Gato: Força o IDE principal a retomar o foco do SO
    ' Isso força o Windows a redesenhar todas as janelas filhas (MDI)
    If hwndIDE <> 0 Then
        SetForegroundWindow hwndIDE
    End If
End Sub