Using shared_ptr instead of raw pointers helps you avoid the common pitfalls associated with raw pointers but in some cases, its performance isn't satisfactory. Unique_ptr is a new C++0x smart pointer that is compact, fast and fully compatible with the standard library. Find out how to use unique_ptr to make your code safer without sacrificing performance.
Learn how to paint the background color (paint entire window) of CToolbarby using the "AfxControBar".
Learn about the Tab Bar control class that is based on CControlBar and the Windows common tab control; it also uses my wrapper class CTabBarCtrl.
Learn how to lock the toolbars (within a rebar or not) like Windows Explorer under Windows 2000/XP.
Simply by adding some code to your MFC frame windows, you can make your toolbar customize dialog works.
A simple interface based on Internet Explorer that implements features introduced in Windows XP and remains compatible with all OS versions since Windows 98. Includes support for alpha channel images under Windows XP, both 3D and flat (XP) style, and rebar menu with full mouse and keyboard support. (The demo project and source code were updated.)
The Transactional File System (TxF), which allows access to an NTFS file system to be conducted in a transacted manner through extensions to the Windows SDK API. MFC 10, has been extended to support TxF and related technologies. This support allows existing MFC applications to be easily extended to support kernel transactions.
Dust off your serial port and find new uses for a nearly-forgotten data link.
Learn how to print with VB from inside your Windows 8.1 apps.
Arun Karthick introduces you to the state machine model and shows you how to create a simple working state machine sample using the .NET framework in the C# language.
