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This is the 6 th and last post about using Windows Ribbon Framework features in C++. You can find the previous parts h ere: Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 & Part 5 . In this post we will dive into the ribbon's dynamic structure capabilities, i.e. we will learn about the different ways to change the structure of the ribbon at runtime. Specifically we will learn about Application Modes and Contextual Tabs . We will see what are these features, when to use them and how. Application Modes...
This is the 5 th post about Windows Ribbon Framework features. On previous posts we have introduced the ribbon framework, seen a complete example, and reviewed how to use buttons -based UI controls and how to control their layout . In this post we continue our exploration of the Windows Ribbon Framework, this time focusing on Gallery controls. We will learn what galleries are and what is the difference between an item gallery and a command gallery. We will learn about the different gallery controls...
This is the 4 th post about Windows Ribbon Framework features. On previous posts we have introduced the Windows Ribbon Framework, shown a complete example of how to develop a ribbon enabled application and reviewed the different buttons -based UI controls that the ribbon framework provides. In this post we continue our review of the various features in the Windows Ribbon Framework. This time we will focus on a task that every ribbon application developer should address: How to layout UI controls...
On previous posts we have seen an introduction to the Windows Ribbon Framework and learned how to develop a ribbon enabled application . In this post we continue our review of the various features in the Windows Ribbon Framework. This time we will focus on the most common feature in the ribbon: Buttons. I assume the concept of a button needs no introduction; however, there are several kinds of buttons available with the Windows Ribbon Framework and in this post we will review them. But first, let's...
In this post we continue our review of the Windows Ribbon Framework feature brought to us in Windows 7. For more information on the ribbon feature in general and Windows Ribbon Framework in particular, make sure you read Part 1 . Today we will see how to create a ribbon enabled application in C++ using the Windows Ribbon Framework . To show it we will build a small application with a ribbon that will contain two tabs, three groups and several buttons. As mentioned in the previous post, there are...
Due to popular demand I’ve decided to use the knowledge I’ve gain while creating the Windows Ribbon for WinForms project and write a series of posts about working with the Windows Ribbon Framework with Win32 C++ . In this post we will learn the basics of the Windows Ribbon Framework. What Is a Ribbon? Definition (from MSDN ): “The Windows Ribbon framework is a rich command presentation system that provides a modern alternative to the layered menus, toolbars, and task panes of traditional Windows...