Re: SetGet control input
Joseph M. Newcomer wrote:
A control is bound to a Control variable using the DDX_Control call; note that
I said I avoid DDX *except* for the DDX_Control calls. I never, ever use any
DDX control that returns a value!
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Overall, I consider the whole DDX-value and DDV mechanisms to be kludges
that do not adequately address the real problems of building robust, smooth,
usable interfaces.
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Hey Joe thanks for replying again. I think I have gotten much of what you
have given me. Basically don't use DDX variables for direct assignment
but it is ok for DDX_Control calls. In other words if I
// From my View header file
//{{AFX_DATA(CMyAppView)
enum { IDD = IDD_MyApp_FORM };
CEdit m_EditBox;
//}}AFX_DATA
//From my View cpp file
void CMyAppView::DoDataExchange(CDataExchange* pDX)
{
CFormView::DoDataExchange(pDX);
//{{AFX_DATA_MAP(CMyAppView)
DDX_Control(pDX, IDC_EditBox, m_EditBox);
//}}AFX_DATA_MAP
}
//Then inside the pertinant handler
CString rString;
m_EditBox.GetWindowText(rString);
m_EditBox.SetWindowText(_T("555"));
// This is the best way to Set and Get the EditBox's contents, Correct?
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