Discussion of article "Graphical Interfaces IV: the Multi-Window Mode and System of Priorities (Chapter 2)"

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New article Graphical Interfaces IV: the Multi-Window Mode and System of Priorities (Chapter 2) has been published: In this chapter, we will extend the library implementation to the possibility of creating multi-window interfaces for the MQL applications. We will also develop a system of priorities for left mouse clicking on graphical objects. This is required to avoid problems when elements do not respond to the user's actions. The Multi-Window Mode Let us consider the multi-window mode of the graphical interface of the library under development. Up to now, the ENUM_WINDOW_TYPE enumeration provided two identifiers for the main ( W_MAIN ) and dialog ( W_DIALOG ) windows. The single-window mode was the only mode in use. After we introduce some additions, enabling the multi-window mode will simply involve the creation and addition of the required number of control forms to the base. In the main class for event handling CWndEvents create a field for storing the index of the currently active window. class CWndEvents : public CWndContainer { protected : //--- Index of the active window int m_active_window_index; }; Let us see how the index of the active window is going to be identified. For instance, the user assigns the opening of a dialog window ( W_DIALOG ) to some button. When the button is pressed, the ON_CLICK_BUTTON custom event is generated. This event can be tracked in the CProgram::OnEvent () event handler of the custom class. We will also use the CWindow::Show () method of the form which is to be shown. It is not sufficient in the current implementation of the library and we will introduce necessary additions. Author: Anatoli Kazharski

Anatoli Kazharski 2016.09.16 10:07 #11

Artyom Trishkin:

Anatoly, is it possible to make it possible to open two windows from the main panel so that all three windows remain active?

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At the moment there is no such possibility. But it is in my plans.

First of all, I want to work on controls. There is still a lot of things that need to be improved.

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Artyom Trishkin 2016.09.16 15:47 #12

Anatoli Kazharski:

At the moment there is no such possibility. But it is in my plans.

First of all, I want to work on the controls. There is still a lot of things to be finalised.

I see, it's a pity. Looking forward to it ;)

[Deleted] 2022.04.25 19:40 #13

How can I open several dialogues at the same time and move them around freely? They are all active.

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