using MFC classes in WIN32 Project

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Hi is it possible to add MFC support to a WIN32 app (not a console app)

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Posted 1-Mar-15 9:55am

shiftwik

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The question makes little sense. MFC is nothing but the library. The fact that MFC application project can be started from appropriate template means nothing; this template is provided just for convenience. You can always start using the libraries you want at any time later.

However, here is a simple practical advice: create a brand new MFC application from this template. Look at the project options to see how the library is referenced. As this is C++, this is a matter of referencing some header files and some library files. And add it all to your existing project you are developing. For detail of using MFC classes and how they are related to raw Windows API, address the MFC documentation.

—SA

Posted 1-Mar-15 14:04pm

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov

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shiftwik 1-Mar-15 20:36pm

thanks... MFC is a framework

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 1-Mar-15 21:43pm

Already trying to help you. What else would you need to achieve your goals?
—SA

shiftwik 1-Mar-15 23:13pm

Thanks... I want to be able to use MFC capabilities within a WIN32 (non console) application. Specifically how do I setup a standard WIN32 App to use CString and CDatabase classes among others? I have scoured MSDN and the internet and can't find any examples of using MFC within a WIN32 (non console) application.
thanks

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 1-Mar-15 23:41pm

Just use them... What's the problem?
—SA

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shiftwik · Accepted Answer · 2015-03-01T17:20:00

Solution 2

Set project->Settings->"Use MFC in a Static Library"

remove #include "Windows.h" from stdafx.h

add #include "afxwin.h" to main project file

Posted 1-Mar-15 17:20pm

shiftwik

Updated 1-Mar-15 17:21pm

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