Simple Command bar question

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   Hi,

I am evaluating commandbars.

I have a massive VB6 project that makes extensive use of the VB6 menu
functions... disabling or making then not visible when a different tab
is selected, dynamic drop down menu items (multiple level), etc..

If you want to see an video animation of my application interface go to http://www.pcwp.com/animation/ht2001.gif .  It is an old example but you can see how the menu items change as I change the tab.

I want to replace the VB6 toolbar with one that is much more functional... like the one that is within the commandbars control.

The problem is when I add the commandbars control, I can not longer
programatically  affect my top level menu items.  I cannot make them
disappear based on the tab as well as some other functions.

Is there anyway I can use the commandbars control and still control
the VB6 menu (without rewriting of all top level menu items with the
command bar control).   That would be a massive job.

i.e, I just want to use commandbars as a toolbar.

Thanks for your help.

George

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wxperson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 January 2010 Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote wxperson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Simple Command bar question Posted: 14 January 2010 at 5:10pm
	Hi, I am evaluating commandbars. I have a massive VB6 project that makes extensive use of the VB6 menu functions... disabling or making then not visible when a different tab is selected, dynamic drop down menu items (multiple level), etc.. If you want to see an video animation of my application interface go to http://www.pcwp.com/animation/ht2001.gif . It is an old example but you can see how the menu items change as I change the tab. I want to replace the VB6 toolbar with one that is much more functional... like the one that is within the commandbars control. The problem is when I add the commandbars control, I can not longer programatically affect my top level menu items. I cannot make them disappear based on the tab as well as some other functions. Is there anyway I can use the commandbars control and still control the VB6 menu (without rewriting of all top level menu items with the command bar control). That would be a massive job. i.e, I just want to use commandbars as a toolbar. Thanks for your help. George

shipwreck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 April 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 308	Post Options Post Reply Quote shipwreck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 January 2010 at 1:45pm
	Overall, nearly all the CJ controls are 100% more functional than the VB6 default. I recommend to go ahead and rewrite your controls since it would be better in the long run. Although, it is not required. And the toolbars can function with the previous menu bar in certain settings but not all. Have you thought up an updated GUI? I took a look at your example and CJ provides a much more fluent GUI for your applications.
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wxperson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 January 2010 Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote wxperson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 January 2010 at 10:14am
	FYI. There was a solution to my issue.. A simple command CommandBars.ActiveMenuBar.Visible = False This disconnects the toolbar commandbar from the VB menu items. George

shipwreck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 April 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 308	Post Options Post Reply Quote shipwreck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 January 2010 at 10:12pm
	Yes, that would work but could cause conditions if you use the Skin Framework. But that's great to hear, I'll keep that in mind just in case. :]
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wxperson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 January 2010 Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote wxperson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 January 2010 at 8:21am
	Actually... I have used skinframework with that command and unless I am missing something (which is entirely possible :-)), it seems to work OK.

SuperMario Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 14 February 2004 Status: Offline Points: 18057	Post Options Post Reply Quote SuperMario Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 January 2010 at 12:40pm
	SkinFramework now works with standard VB menus...earlier versions did not

shipwreck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 April 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 308	Post Options Post Reply Quote shipwreck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 January 2010 at 5:27pm
	Yeah I seen that SuperMario. That was a great feature to be added. Keep up the good work! :]
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