Discover how to start and control a third party GUI application, particularly the Notepad text editor, from your own C++ applications.
MFC: Controlling Notepad From C++ Applications
Published 03/02/2011
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The New MFC Animation API
Published 12/13/2010
This article serves as a brief introduction to the new API allowing users to create animations in MFC applications.
C++ Programming: Better Accessibility with High DPI Support and MFC 10
Published 09/28/2010
A number of factors are driving the requirement for applications to correctly support high DPI settings--increased monitor resolutions are making it more difficult for users to read text on the screen, compliance with disability access legislation is an increasingly important factor for corporations, and users are now expecting applications to behave well at higher DPI settings. MFC 10 and Visual C++ 2010 have built-in support for high DPI, making the development of a DPI-aware application quicker and more simple.
Improved Touch Support with MFC 10
Published 08/27/2010
The introduction of the iPad and other slates demonstrates that end users have a strong appetite for touch-enabled experiences. MFC 10 adds comprehensive support for touch functionality, allowing users with tablet PCs and digitizers to interact with applications in a simple, natural manner, including gestures and multi-touch.
New Features in ASP.NET MVC 2.0
Published 06/24/2010
Discover the new features in ASP.NET MVC 2.0 and how you can leverage them in your applications.
Customizing MFC Document Recovery
Published 03/22/2010
This C++ tutorial demonstrates how MFC 10 delivers on it's promise by delivering the boiler-plate functionality required to build a professional Windows C++ application with minimal effort while allowing .NET developers to customize aspects of MFC behavior.
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