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Windows Programming

Notes each control must have an exclusive integer identifier (at the tenth argument of the
CreateWindowEx function).
If you open the application, winst.exe, by double-clicking on it, you would observe the 2 controls
with the static control above the edit control. The static control contains the text “First Name”
signifying that the user should type his first name in the edit control.

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A Window Button Function and Macro
Windows Static Control
Static Control Styles

Sending Messages to a Control

All static controls are generated with the CreateWindowEx API function by changing the
window styles. The API function CreateWindow can also be utilized. A new API function
- SendMessage - is introduced. This function is utilized to converse with windows and controls.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
3. A ................................. control is like an edit control, but it does not obtain typed input from
the user.
4. All static controls are generated with the ................................. API function by changing the
window styles.

4.4 C Language Casts

The controls at the top of the Cast window are the similar in both the List and Thumbnail views.
Use the controls to modify the cast that occurs in the Cast window, the cast member selection, or
the name of a cast member. You can also utilize them to shift cast members and to open a cast
member’s Script window or the Property inspector.

Cast Window Controls

A.
Cast
B.

Cast View Style
C.
Previous/Next Cast Member

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