Embedding Dialogs

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   How do I embedd a dialog into a docking pane.
I tried to use a method that worked with CMDIChildFrame well, but I cannot even create the CDalog derived class ( Create() fails ) with a docking pane as parent.
Here is what I do in OnDockingPaneNotify:

CMiniFrameWnd* pParent = reinterpret_cast<CMiniFrameWnd*>(pPane);

pMD = new MyDialog( pParent );
Create fails In the constructor of MyDialog.
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Aha, it works, if I use the Mainframe as parent.
 pMD = new MyDialog( this );
This arises a new problem, the dialog buttons vanish once clicked and don't reappear until the pane is resized.
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Problem solved:
Remove the cancel and ok buttons. These have some default functinality which cause this behaviour.
Another note: Handle the event messages in the dialog, they don't reach the main frame.
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A final remark, I spent two days on the initial problem, so it's not like I wasn't thinking for myself 

Edited by c_koerber

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c_koerber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 July 2003 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote c_koerber Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Embedding Dialogs Posted: 09 July 2003 at 2:22am
	How do I embedd a dialog into a docking pane. I tried to use a method that worked with CMDIChildFrame well, but I cannot even create the CDalog derived class ( Create() fails ) with a docking pane as parent. Here is what I do in OnDockingPaneNotify: CMiniFrameWnd* pParent = reinterpret_cast<CMiniFrameWnd*>(pPane); pMD = new MyDialog( pParent ); Create fails In the constructor of MyDialog. ______________________________________________________________ Aha, it works, if I use the Mainframe as parent. pMD = new MyDialog( this ); This arises a new problem, the dialog buttons vanish once clicked and don't reappear until the pane is resized. _______________________________________________________________ Problem solved: Remove the cancel and ok buttons. These have some default functinality which cause this behaviour. Another note: Handle the event messages in the dialog, they don't reach the main frame. ________________________________________________________________ A final remark, I spent two days on the initial problem, so it's not like I wasn't thinking for myself Edited by c_koerber

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: 09 July 2003 at 12:37pm
	the better to use CFormView instead CDialog.... but if it works.... the better not to change anything

Indrajit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 July 2004 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Indrajit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 March 2005 at 9:32pm
	How do I handle messages sent/received from/to child controls (such as Picture, edit, etc) placed in a dialog which is embedded in a docking pane? Please help. An example of what I am looking at is dynamically resizing a static rectangle using GetWindowRect(...), then, recalulating the rect, and resizing it using SetWindowPos(...). Your valuable time is much appreciated. Thanks Indrajit