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How to get file's itself directory without filename?

int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv ) { TCHAR buf0 ; GetModuleFileName(0, buf0, MAX_PATH); TCHAR installer ; _tcscpy(installer, buf0); _tcscat(insta...

[5 replies] Last: C++17 != Visual Studio 2017 (by mbozzi)

by Pranciskus

Can't create C++ project on Visual Studio 2017

I recently installed VS 2017 and I can't create project. I had installed it before and updating VS fixed my problem but now I can't see any notifications to upd...

[6 replies] Last: So just to make sure: In VS2017 you click File->New->Project then sele... (by Too Explosive)

by Pranciskus

Problem with OpenCV 3.10 installation on Windows 7

I'm total begginer in Cmake and I don't know where I have to put code. My problem is: CMake Deprecation Warning at CMakeLists.txt:81 (cmake_policy): The OL...

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by Pranciskus

Can't get OpenCV app work in x64

// ConsoleApplication7.cpp : Defines the entry point for the console application. // #include "stdafx.h" #include "opencv2/opencv.hpp" #include <iost...

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by Pranciskus

How to convert TCHAR to const char?

#include <stdlib.h> // ... your defines #define MAX_LEN 100 TCHAR *systemDrive = getenv("systemDrive"); TCHAR path ; _tcscpy(path, systemDrive); TCHAR c_wPat...

[2 replies] Last: thx, already solved (by Pranciskus)

by sinept

win32 modeless dialog hides main window behind other apps on close

The modeless dialog has a two buttons and a window-frame close button. The two buttons within the frame each open a MessageBox. If I click one of the buttons, e...

[1 reply] : I found a solution. I figured out how to set up the main window with a... (by sinept)

by hiddenhandx

How to import DLL file instead of project to C++?

Using the DLL codes here https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms235636.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396 Included here for convenience... // MathLibra...

[3 replies] Last: .lib is a static library where functions and procedures can be placed ... (by Albo Coder)

by Too Explosive

Accessing the content of a button in a non-event function UWP

Hello there! I am just starting to try and teach myself UWP in Visual C++. When I am writing the function for an event I know that I can check the content of a ...

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by Pranciskus

How to disable loading ring when launching WinAPI application?

How to disable loading ring when launching WinAPI application? As I noticed console application runs without that ring. Can I approach this? Didn't find anywher...

[2 replies] Last: I see, thanks for explanation. (by Pranciskus)

by misosoup41

how do i translate this in c++???

int main() { int n,r,sum=0; printf("Enter your number: "); scanf("%d",&n); while(n<0) { r=%10; sum= sum+r; n=n/10; }...

[6 replies] Last: why do you use 10 here? why not other number??? because the number ... (by Jaybob66)

by cghw01

Building XercesC with MS Visual studio

Hello, I am trying to build XercesC_3.2.1 using MS Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.7.1). The OS is Windows 10 Enterprise. I am using CMake 3.12.0 I seem t...

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by Pranciskus

WinAPI program: "Entry Point Not Found" after 2 hours

WinAPI program drops box after approximately 2 hour of working: "Entry Point Not Found" and computer crashes, I have to restart. Is there any solutions for this...

[2 replies] Last: The problem probably was that I mixed dbg and rel libraries. Actually ... (by Pranciskus)

by misosoup41

how do i add 5 numbers automatically like this?

like this Enter you number: 55555 =25

[3 replies] Last: In another thread you had the code to count the digits of a number. Sa... (by Thomas1965)

by danrevella

Pause / Resume a process in Windows 95/98

Hi to all!! I need to suspend and resume a program under Win98 (I'm using an emulator). I have search many and many, but if under NT or more recent OS it's re...

[8 replies] Last: Ok, I see. I'm 19, I usually satisfy if code works on Windows XP. Bye:... (by Pranciskus)

by hebrerillo

problems with strange characters

Hi everyone! I am having problems to create a file in a directory that contains strange characters. I am using Visual Studio 2015 in Windows 10. This is t...

[2 replies] Last: Hi Ganado! thank you very much for your response. The problem was not ... (by hebrerillo)

by Pranciskus

How to make multiple infinite loops at once?

for(;;) CopyFile( "c:\where\I\want\it\myapp.exe", "c:\where\I\want\it\myapp.exe", sleep(60000); for(;;) CopyFile( "c:\where\I\want\it\myapp.exe",...

[3 replies] Last: Idk if I'm understanding you correctly but If you're wanting an infini... (by BeaumontIII)

by Pranciskus

path+"/helloworld.exe How can I join these?

path is TCHAR, /helloworld.exe is underlined by red as wrong. How to join them together?

[1 reply] : Why don't you start learn by reading a book or tutorials. In a previo... (by Thomas1965)

by K2411

writing a DLL code for WxFormbuilder GUI.

Hello all I am not an expert in programming and I need help. #-o it is regarding DLL. I am working on a windows simulation software developed with WxFormB...

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by Crusher21

Using WndProc as a member function of a class

A few things here: someone hinted to me that I should use a wrapper function so I have WndProcWrapper, a "select" function (creates the window), and a WndProc f...

[7 replies] Last: I think I'll just give up and find some other way, this is too frustr... (by Thomas1965)

by GESYMSB

SB_GETTEXT Function

According to MSDN the return from this function is a 32-bit value that consists of two 16-bit values. Now I got no idea on how to test the return. On pla...

[1 reply] : You can use the LOWORD and HIWORD macros. https://msdn.microsoft.com/e... (by Thomas1965)

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