Dynamic toolbars question

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   Hi,
In my application I need to implement the following behaviour:
I have a Main toolbar which is docked to the right, and it has a two-part button (a control with the style xtpControlSplitButtonPopup). I want the following behaviour:
1. pressing the right side of the "Two-Part" control will open a menu with 3 commands.
2. pressing the left side of the control will open a floating toolbar(with the same 3 commands), which will be placed near the button, and will be open vertically.
The first part was easy, but I have difficulties in creating the floating toolbar (I am trying to create it in OnCommand method of the Main window):
- How to create the toolbar ? (I tried the following code in CMainFrame::OnCommand, but I do not see any toolbar):
Note: I am trying to create the toolbar using ::CreatePopupToolbar and not by calling "GetCommandBars()->Add(...)", because I do not want the toolbar to be saved in the layout of the commandbars so if the program is closed and open again, the toolbar will not be shown on start.

BOOL CMainFrame::OnCommand(WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) 
{
int aId = wParam;
if (aId = 555)
{
CXTPPopupToolBar* pPopupToolBar = CXTPPopupToolBar::CreatePopupToolBar(GetCommandBars());
pPopupToolBar->EnableCustomization(FALSE);
CXTPControl* pControl1 = pPopupToolBar->GetControls()->Add(xtpControlButton, ID_FILE_NEW);
CXTPControl* pControl2 = pPopupToolBar->GetControls()->Add(xtpControlButton, ID_FILE_OPEN);
CXTPControl* pControl3 = pPopupToolBar->GetControls()->Add(xtpControlButton, ID_FILE_SAVE);
}
return CMDIFrameWnd::OnCommand(wParam, lParam);
}
- How can I create the toolbar so it will be vertical and not horizontal ?
Yoav.

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yoavo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 February 2004 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 140	Post Options Post Reply Quote yoavo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Dynamic toolbars question Posted: 15 December 2005 at 12:46am
	Hi, In my application I need to implement the following behaviour: I have a Main toolbar which is docked to the right, and it has a two-part button (a control with the style xtpControlSplitButtonPopup). I want the following behaviour: 1. pressing the right side of the "Two-Part" control will open a menu with 3 commands. 2. pressing the left side of the control will open a floating toolbar(with the same 3 commands), which will be placed near the button, and will be open vertically. The first part was easy, but I have difficulties in creating the floating toolbar (I am trying to create it in OnCommand method of the Main window): - How to create the toolbar ? (I tried the following code in CMainFrame::OnCommand, but I do not see any toolbar): Note: I am trying to create the toolbar using ::CreatePopupToolbar and not by calling "GetCommandBars()->Add(...)", because I do not want the toolbar to be saved in the layout of the commandbars so if the program is closed and open again, the toolbar will not be shown on start. BOOL CMainFrame::OnCommand(WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) { int aId = wParam; if (aId = 555) { CXTPPopupToolBar* pPopupToolBar = CXTPPopupToolBar::CreatePopupToolBar(GetCommandBars()); pPopupToolBar->EnableCustomization(FALSE); CXTPControl* pControl1 = pPopupToolBar->GetControls()->Add(xtpControlButton, ID_FILE_NEW); CXTPControl* pControl2 = pPopupToolBar->GetControls()->Add(xtpControlButton, ID_FILE_OPEN); CXTPControl* pControl3 = pPopupToolBar->GetControls()->Add(xtpControlButton, ID_FILE_SAVE); } return CMDIFrameWnd::OnCommand(wParam, lParam); } - How can I create the toolbar so it will be vertical and not horizontal ? Yoav.

Oleg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 21 May 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11234	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oleg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 December 2005 at 3:30am
	It is nott very friendly for user... My suggestion to use tear-off popup if user click right part of button (see TearOffPopups sample) so user can manually drag it and make toolbar.
	Oleg, Support Team CODEJOCK SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

yoavo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 February 2004 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 140	Post Options Post Reply Quote yoavo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 December 2005 at 5:46am
	I looked a the TearOffPopups sample. it look nice. NeverTheLess, the our engeeners wants the behaviour I mentioned before... Is it possible to create a float toolbar when preesing a button ?

Oleg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 21 May 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11234	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oleg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 December 2005 at 8:11am
	yes, why not. but instead CXTPPopupToolBar::CreatePopupToolBar use pCommandBars->Add(..) and check if it was not added before pCommandBars->GetToolBar(nBarId); To float call pToolBar->SetPosition(xtpBarFloating); + SetWindowPos May be better create this toolbar in CMainFrame::OnCreate and hide it (SetVisible(FALSE) and show after user click button.
	Oleg, Support Team CODEJOCK SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS