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Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0: Developing MFC Applications - User Interface Programming I

Audience

Application developers, system analysts, database and system administrators, and information managers who are responsible for implementing sophisticated C++ applications using MFC, ATL, and COM technologies

Prerequisites

Completion of all preceding content in the Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0: Developing MFC Applications curriculum; basic C++ programming skills or completion of the C++ Programming suite; familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts or completion of the courses on object-oriented techniques; a sound knowledge of the Windows Operating System Architecture; familiarity with the Microsoft Internet Explorer interface an advantage

Course Aim

To familiarize the student with user interface programming, including commands and menus, toolbars, and status bars

Learning Objectives

Describe how to plan the programming of a user interface. Outline the main MFC user interface classes. Outline menu features. Explain how to create a menu. Outline how to implement a menu item?s command handler. Create toolbars and tooltips. Create dialog bars and status bars.

Topics Covered

MFC and user interface programming - A general approach to MFC programming - User interface guidelines - MFC classes and user interface elements Commands and menus - Types of menu - Creating a menu - Shortcut menus - Menu item message handling Toolbars - Adding toolbars to an application - The toolbar editor - Docking and floating toolbars Dialog bars and status bars - Dialog bars - Status bars Hands-on: Adding GUI elements to an application - Live application tutorial - Adding a new pop-up menu - Specifying menu item message handlers - Adding a time pane to the status bar