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XColorStatic - a colorizing static control

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XColorStatic is a simple CStatic-based control that provides font changes, text and background colors, and icon display.

Introduction

XColorStatic is a general-purpose control to allow nice text display on a dialog. The demo shows you the kinds of text and icon display that are possible:

screenshot

XColorStatic API

Here is the complete list of CXColorStatic methods:

void SetBackgroundColor(COLORREF rgb, BOOL bRedraw = TRUE);
void SetTextColor(COLORREF rgb, BOOL bRedraw = TRUE);
void SetBold(BOOL bFlag, BOOL bRedraw = TRUE);
void SetFont(LPCTSTR lpszFaceName, int nPointSize, BOOL bRedraw = TRUE);
void SetFont(LOGFONT *pLogFont, BOOL bRedraw = TRUE);
void SetFont(CFont *pFont, BOOL bRedraw = TRUE);
void SetIcon(HICON hIcon, BOOL bRedraw = TRUE);
void SetMargins(int x, int y) { m_nXMargin = x; m_nYMargin = y; }

How To Use

To integrate XColorStatic into your app, you first need to add the following files to your project:

  • XColorStatic.cpp
  • XColorStatic.h
  • FontSize.cpp
  • FontSize.h

Then use the resource editor to add a static control to your dialog, and use Class Wizard to attach a member variable to that control. Note that when adding the static control, you must name it something other than IDC_STATIC.

Next, include the header file XColorStatic.h in the dialog's header file. Then replace the CStatic definition with CXColorStatic. Now you are ready to start using XColorStatic.

Usage

This software is released into the public domain. You are free to use it in any way you like. If you modify it or extend it, please to consider posting new code here for everyone to share. This software is provided "as is" with no expressed or implied warranty. I accept no liability for any damage or loss of business that this software may cause.

Revision History

Version 1.0 - 2003 October 17

  • Initial public release.

License

This article, along with any associated source code and files, is licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)


Written By
Software Developer (Senior) Hans Dietrich Software
United States United States
I attended St. Michael's College of the University of Toronto, with the intention of becoming a priest. A friend in the University's Computer Science Department got me interested in programming, and I have been hooked ever since.

Recently, I have moved to Los Angeles where I am doing consulting and development work.

For consulting and custom software development, please see www.hdsoft.org.






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GeneralScrollbar Improvement Pin
only4lee7-Jun-06 5:41
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GeneralFull Transparent Background Pin
wlburgess19-Oct-05 11:54
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GeneralRe: Full Transparent Background Pin
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GeneralRe: Full Transparent Background Pin
CALIFF218-Jan-07 4:53
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GeneralNot displaying tabs correctly. Pin
David Fleming1-Sep-05 23:50
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JokeRe: Not displaying tabs correctly. Pin
David Fleming2-Sep-05 12:19
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GeneralCode to add Vertical Scroll Bars to this Control Pin
kbomb98728-May-05 8:01
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QuestionIs It A BUG ?? Pin
Renjith Ramachandran1-Jul-04 19:31
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AnswerRe: Is It A BUG ?? Pin
Sean Moss-Pultz16-Jul-04 1:03
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GeneralRe: Is It A BUG ?? Pin
Renjith Ramachandran16-Jul-04 1:29
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GeneralThat's wrong! Pin
SB200313-Nov-10 9:42
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GeneralDebug assertion at non-modal dialogs Pin
Frank Isensee6-Apr-04 21:59
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GeneralRe: Debug assertion at non-modal dialogs Pin
Hans Dietrich7-Apr-04 0:29
mentorHans Dietrich7-Apr-04 0:29 
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Hans Dietrich7-Apr-04 17:16
mentorHans Dietrich7-Apr-04 17:16 
GeneralRe: Debug assertion at non-modal dialogs Pin
Gray Dragon6-May-04 11:01
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GeneralRe: Debug assertion at non-modal dialogs Pin
Hans Dietrich6-May-04 11:38
mentorHans Dietrich6-May-04 11:38 
GeneralRe: Debug assertion at non-modal dialogs Pin
Gray Dragon6-May-04 18:35
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GeneralRe: Debug assertion at non-modal dialogs Pin
Gray Dragon6-May-04 18:58
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wikiguyjd26-Jan-07 10:32
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QuestionBug? Pin
alex.barylski27-Nov-03 12:38
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AnswerRe: Bug? Pin
Hans Dietrich28-Nov-03 0:37
mentorHans Dietrich28-Nov-03 0:37 
GeneralDebug Assertion Failed Pin
andrewgs7327-Nov-03 4:12
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GeneralRe: Debug Assertion Failed Pin
Hans Dietrich27-Nov-03 9:53
mentorHans Dietrich27-Nov-03 9:53 
GeneralRe: Debug Assertion Failed Pin
andrewgs7328-Nov-03 14:09
andrewgs7328-Nov-03 14:09 
Hi,
Sorry, it was my fault.
The problem happened when i use the CMyTabCtrl published
in codeguru in which the dialog was initialized inside
the CMyTabCtrl instead on the main dialog.
Anyway, i give you 5.Smile | :)

Andrew Mosqueda
"When i am surrounded by troubles, you keep me safe"
GeneralNice But........ Pin
Atif Mushtaq17-Oct-03 20:41
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