Microsoft's Visual C++ 6.0 contains lots of new features designed to help developers build high performance applications. This book covers all these, which makes it ideal reading for those who want a quick introduction to Windows programming with Visual C++ and the Microsoft Foundation class (MFC) library. Topics covered by Ian Chivers in this book include: The 2 key Windows classes: CFrameWnd and CWinApp; Message Maps; Controls. Graphical Output Newcomers to the package will find that Essential Visual C++ 6.0 fast will help them to create their own applications - incorporating all the new features - quickly, effectively and productively.

A quick introduction to C++ for existing programmers Uses the latest version of Visual C++ 6.0 Covers all the new features

Inhalt
Overview.- Visual Studio.- Getting Started.- Messages.- Menus.- Dialogue Boxes.- List Boxes.- Check Box with Grouping.- Edit Boxes, Radio Buttons and Plain Text.- Common Controls.- Tool Bars.- Status Bars and Tool Tips.- Icons.- Text i/o Using Device Contexts.- Graphics Using Device Contexts.- Bitmaps Using Device Contexts.- Where Next?