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what the heck is __stdcall about?

25-May-06 20:09

Krishnatv wrote:
in Which segment data of the static variable stored.Heap , stack or
code segment

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Re: static varible

Krishnatv25-May-06 20:33

Krishnatv

25-May-06 20:33

Thank u Thomas

Re: static varible

knoxplusplus29-May-06 8:00

knoxplusplus

29-May-06 8:00

stack

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Member 303984325-May-06 19:31

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25-May-06 19:31

what the heck is __stdcall about?

Nibu babu thomas25-May-06 19:41

25-May-06 19:41

sruti_p wrote:
what the heck is __stdcall about?

Hehe nice way to ask? Roll eyes | :rolleyes:

Calling conventions demystified[^] by Nemanja.

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Smith#25-May-06 21:49

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25-May-06 21:49

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__cdecl is the default calling convention for C and C++ programs. The advantage of this calling convetion is that it allows functions with a variable number of arguments to be used. The disadvantage is that it creates larger executables. <br />
__stdcall is used to call Win32 API functions. It does not allow functions to have a variable number of arguments. <br />
__fastcall attempts to put arguments in registers, rather than on the stack, thus making function calls faster. <br />
Thiscall calling convention is the default calling convention used by C++ member functions that do not use variable arguments.

What's "variable number of arguments" ?? means Overloaded functions?
And about _fastcall, if it's going to be faster, why not use it for every function we create? can you tell me about , where a particular convention must be used strictly. (yes, I've not gone through the article fully, but if you can explain please do)

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Steve S25-May-06 22:09

Steve S

25-May-06 22:09

Variable number of arguments:
Think printf, where you can pass one or more arguments, and the format control string determines how many arguments there are (hopefully correctly!).

fastcall wouldn't be suitable for functions that take more than two or three arguments, and in some cases might be slower; there aren't an unlimited number of registers on a 32 bit processor.

Generally, you don't need to specify the calling convention, but in some cases, you do, simply to ensure that the function has the one expected. Good examples are the functions you pass to things like qsort() and _beginthreadex().

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Smith#25-May-06 22:13

Smith#

25-May-06 22:13

thanks

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Nibu babu thomas25-May-06 22:15

25-May-06 22:15

Meat Loaf wrote:
What's "variable number of arguments" ?? means Overloaded functions?

You must have used printf, sprintf, fprintf, scanf, sscanf etc. They all take variable number of arguments. Take a look at va_start, va_end, va_arg.

__cdecl calling convention specifies that the caller has to clean up the stack leading to larger executable size. Hence permitting the use of variable number of arguments.

Meat Loaf wrote:
__stdcall is used to call Win32 API functions. It does not allow functions to have a variable number of arguments.

Yeah true. For eg: WINAPI, PASCAL are #defined to be __stdcall. This is windows specific. This means the callee has to clean up the stack just before the callee returns hense variable number of arguments cannot be used here.

Meat Loaf wrote:
__fastcall attempts to put arguments in registers, rather than on the stack, thus making function calls faster.

Meat Loaf wrote:
And about _fastcall, if it's going to be faster, why not use it for every function we create?

Because we have limited number of registers.

Meat Loaf wrote:
can you tell me about , where a particular convention must be used strictly.

You have to decide. Where what should be used. __stdcall doesn't permit variable number of arguments hence which calling convention will you use?

Meat Loaf wrote:
Thiscall calling convention is the default calling convention used by C++ member functions that do not use variable arguments.

This calling convention allows class member functions to have the implicit this argument.

Meat Loaf wrote:
(yes, I've not gone through the article fully

Then please do. Smile | :)

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Member 303984326-May-06 19:08

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26-May-06 19:08

Thanks for ur reply. Smile | :)

Hamid_RT25-May-06 20:19

25-May-06 20:19

See Calling Convetions in Microsoft Visual C++[^]

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RichEdit Errors

VinayCool25-May-06 19:26

25-May-06 19:26

Hi All,

Sorry i am back again.

Steve i am getting below errors can please tell me what is cause.

--------------------Errors--------------------

--------------------Configuration: DesktopSearch - Win32 Debug--------------------
Compiling...
SearchDlg.cpp
SearchDlg.cpp(641) : error C2065: 'textLen' : undeclared identifier
SearchDlg.cpp(642) : error C2664: 'SetSelectionCharFormat' : cannot convert parameter 1 from 'struct _charformat *' to 'struct _charformat &'
A reference that is not to 'const' cannot be bound to a non-lvalue
Error executing cl.exe.

2 error(s), 0 warning(s)

-----------Code--------------------------
void CSearchDlg::HilightWords(char* word)

{
CHARFORMAT cf;
memset(&cf, 0, sizeof(CHARFORMAT));
cf.cbSize = sizeof(CHARFORMAT);
cf.dwMask = CFM_BOLD;
cf.dwEffects = CFE_BOLD;

FINDTEXTEX findText;
int foundCount = 0;
int foundPos = 0;

int wordLen = lstrlen(word);

findText.chrg.cpMin = 0;
findText.chrg.cpMax = -1;

findText.lpstrText = word;

foundPos = m_FCONT.FindText(FR_WHOLEWORD, &findText);

while (foundPos != -1)
{
m_FCONT.SetSel(foundPos, foundPos + textLen); //Error 1
m_FCONT.SetSelectionCharFormat(&cf); //Error 2

findText.chrg.cpMin = foundPos + textLen;

foundPos = m_FCONT.FindText(FR_WHOLEWORD, &findText);
}
}

void CSearchDlg::OnDblclkSout()
{ -----------
-------------------------
----------------------------------------

FILE *fp = fopen(str,"r");
if (fp)
{
// goto the end of file
fseek(fp, 0L, SEEK_END);
// get the length of the file
long fileLen = ftell(fp);
// go back to the start of the file
rewind(fp);

// allocate buffer for file contents
char* text = new char[fileLen + 1];

// read the file into the buffer
fread(text, 1, fileLen, fp);

// null terminate the string
text[fileLen] = 0;

// set the window text
m_FCONT.SetWindowText(text);

delete [] text;
fclose(fp);
}

else
{
MessageBox("Select only file name to open.",MB_OK | MB_ICONINFORMATION);
return;
}
HilightWords(word);

}

Regards,
Vinay Charan.

Hamid_RT25-May-06 19:31

25-May-06 19:31

what is it 'textLen' and where is line that has error struct _charformat

whitesky

VinayCool25-May-06 19:37

25-May-06 19:37

Hi whiteSky,,

Error lines are

m_FCONT.SetSel(foundPos, foundPos + textLen); //Error 1
m_FCONT.SetSelectionCharFormat(&cf); //Error 2

Regards,
Vinay Charan.

Hamid_RT25-May-06 19:39

Re: RichEdit Errors [modified]

25-May-06 19:39

m_FCONT.SetSel(longnStart,longnEnd)
m_FCONT.SetSel(foundPos, foundPos + textLen); ~~//Error 1~~
m_FCONT.SetSelectionCharFormat(cf); //~~Error 2~~

whitesky

Steve Echols25-May-06 19:41

Re: RichEdit Errors [modified]

25-May-06 19:41

Alrighty, holy mother of fritos and spicy bean dip (Is that kid sister friendly enough?) I guess I took this on as a personal crusade and I like to finish what I start when I can. Big Grin | :-D

Error 1:
Just change textLen to wordLen (it was a typo in my code) I didn't know you didn't know C++ (I guess I should've inferred that, but live and learn...)

Error 2 change to:
m_FCONT.SetSelectionCharFormat(cf);

And I'm done, learn how to problem solve or you will be done too. (I mean, that if you can't look something up with google, then you're laaaame). I know you're trying to get your homework done, but come on dude, try, try!!!!

Last modified: Friday, May 26, 2006 12:56:10 AM --

VinayCool25-May-06 20:01

25-May-06 20:01

Hi Steve Echols,

Thanks for helping....Now its working...

Since my semester is of 4 months I did not get time to attend VC++ classes outside, I just started learning on my own with help of Code Project and with help of masters like u and started working on my academic project.
Since VC++ different from C++ I am finding it more difficult to understand the syntax and procedure…

Can u please also tell how to increase the font(size) of the selected word,it will be helpfull if u can provide some links.

Regards,
Vinay Charan.

Steve Echols25-May-06 20:17

25-May-06 20:17

Zarking fardwarks! My code worked?! Laugh | :laugh:

Hey dude, I feel your pain, part of learning is asking questions (which you've done, very well, I might add Smile | :)

)

I could tell you how change the font size, but part of learning is research, and you might research this: CHARFORMAT.

Come on, you know you want to learn! (Yeah, now I'm just helping you OR being a dickhead)!

VinayCool25-May-06 20:21

Re: RichEdit Errors [modified]

25-May-06 20:21

Thanks Steve...

I will do the research on CHARFORMAT ...

Thanks a lot Smile | :)

Regards,
Vinay Charan.

Nibu babu thomas25-May-06 20:06

25-May-06 20:06

Steve Echols wrote:
Alrighty, holy mother of fritos and spicy bean dip (Is that kid sister friendly enough?)

Can't say! Unsure | :~

Steve Echols wrote:
I guess I took this on as a personal crusade and I like to finish what I start when I can.

Yeah I have seen you helping him out in the past two days and all of them were related to RichEdit. May be you can write an article on this subject. Big Grin | :-D

A 5.

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Steve Echols25-May-06 20:29

25-May-06 20:29

Nibu thomas wrote:
May be you can write an article on this subject. A 5.

The sad thing is I've never actually used a RichEdit control (in practice). The great thing about helping people out is that you also learn in the process (VinayCool cover your ears!) I've learned alot about RichEdit stuff (Thank you VinayCool!) Smile | :)

Nibu babu thomas25-May-06 20:34

25-May-06 20:34

Steve Echols wrote:
The great thing about helping people out is that you also learn in the process (VinayCool cover your ears!) I've learned alot about RichEdit stuff (Thank you VinayCool!)

Very true. Good job. Cool | :cool:

But sometimes these questions get to you. Smile | :)

Some understand some don't.

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Steve Echols25-May-06 20:42

25-May-06 20:42

Spanks!

Nibu thomas wrote:
But sometimes these questions get to you. Some understand some don't.

That's the cool thing about CP, there are some who know "flat out", and some who don't have a clue but will research problems that interest them just for the piece of mind!

Hamid_RT25-May-06 20:40