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Simple Method of DLL Export without C++/CLI

by Dark Daskin

Article describes how to build an assembly that exposes functions to unmanaged code without C++/CLI

IFS - an Internet File System implementation based on Web services and peer-to-peer technology

by Stoyan Damov

Internet File System from scratch - making web services and peer-to-peer technology work together to build a virtual file system

Outlook style GUI - three-way split form

by Nish Nishant

Demonstrates the usage of splitters, treeviews, listviews, panels, toolbars

The ALXGrid Control Library.

by Alexey

The ALXGrid Control Library is a set of classes for management of data as a table.

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Using XForms and formsPlayer to Build a Weather Web Services Client

by Mark Birbeck

Easily and quickly build web services clients using XForm

Consuming Your C# Library in MFC/C++ Project

by Shao Voon Wong

Consuming Your C# Library in MFC/C++ Project via C++/CLI

Handle Managed(C#) Event in Managed(C++/CLI)

by Mehul Donga

Handle managed (C#) event in managed (C++/CLI)

Win32 x86 Calling Conventions

by Abhineet Ayan Verma

Major calling conventions for Win32 and best suited functions

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C++/CLI

# A fatal error has been detected by the Java Runtime Environment: C#->C++/CLI Wrapper->Java

21 Jun 2015 by saudi-knight

So this is the error I get on Eclipse:## A fatal error has been detected by the Java Runtime Environment:## Internal Error (0xe0434352), pid=7696, tid=8632## JRE version: Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (8.0_45-b15) (build 1.8.0_45-b15)# Java VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM...

#using for assembly 'file' previously seen at 'location' without as_friend attribute; as_friend not applied

25 Sep 2013 by sorawit amorn

how do I force as_friend on my using statement ? Or Are there any other way to solve problem without modifying the original #using ?

'brcc' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

26 May 2015 by Member 3612029

I have installed Borland 5.5 C++ in my machine.I have installed it in C:It's path is like this. C:\BorlandAlso I have set this path information in the System PATH variable as like this. C:\Borland\BCC55\BinAfter setting this path I am able to call bcc32.exe from the command prompt and...

'brcc' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

27 May 2015 by Jochen Arndt

The error shows:Quote:'brcc' is not recognized as an internal or external commandSo it seems you are using 'brcc' instead of 'brcc32' somewhere in your make file.

'sscheck' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

27 May 2015 by Member 3612029

Hi All,I have a make file, where it generates .Obj files and .res files successfully. After generating these files, there is command called as "@sscheck abc.dll".I am using Borland 5.5 compiler and have installed it in C:\. I have checked the Bin folder, but there is no such command as...

'sscheck' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

27 May 2015 by CPallini

This page might interest you: "What is the output of SSCheck.Value in VB6?"[^].

(ASP.NET)Sending mail using SMTP in HTML format using IP settings in web.config file

20 Feb 2006 by creativesri

This article briefs you about sending mail using SMTP in HTML Format, which takes the default SMTP settings from web.config file

(C#) command line length limits

5 Apr 2010 by Chris Meech

Just something else to look at. I've had similar issues where the space character being embedded in one of the folder names caused problems. Generally the highlighted files end up being tokenized by a space character and so an embedded one causes one filename to be split across two arguments.

.exe attach to a process like dll ?

18 Aug 2012 by Ronni2013

hi, I was wondering how to make this program that i downloaded...an injector.exe(GUI) that will attach to a specified process then after attaching itself it can send input to that process.It's like an injector and a dll in one.Please can you give me idea how to make this?...

.exe attach to a process like dll ?

18 Aug 2012 by Mihai Vrinceanu

You need the source code of injector.exe.You have to compile it with relocations.You have to modify the entry point function and add code to detect if you are loaded with LoadLibrary or launched using CreateProcess.You could also study PE-COFF file format from Microsoft, create tools...

.NET addins for Visual Studio 6.0

20 Dec 2005 by Johann Anhofer

Extend the VS6 IDE with .NET addins.

.NET Dynamic Software Load Balancing

9 Dec 2002 by Stoyan Damov

A Draft Implementation of an Idea for .NET Dynamic Software Load Balancing

.NET Essbase MaxL Wrapper

8 Nov 2012 by AthosXtreme

How to build a .NET wrapper to send MaxL commands to Essbase.

.NET Internals and Code Injection

14 May 2008 by Daniel Pistelli

An article about .NET internals and code injection

.net serial port

6 Sep 2010 by tuolesi

I use serialport->write(myCharArray,offset,count) to send my data.I convert::tochar 0x3E and 0x02 to a unsign char array and send them,and i use serialPort->read(myAnotherCharArray,offset,count)to read back the feedback but fail,it always contain 0.I can use hyper terminal to communicate...

.net serial port

6 Sep 2010 by Richard MacCutchan

The value x02 is a byte value, although it has no visual representation in the ASCII character set (if memory serves it is the STX character). If you wish to send this byte to your remote device then just send it, do not try and convert it to something else.

.NET Symmetric File Encryption Object

13 Aug 2002 by Bill Ferreira

File encryption object using Managed Extensions for C++

.NET Windbg Extension Development in Visual Studio

27 Apr 2011 by Mattias Högström

Develop Windbg extensions in Visual Studio and call .NET libraries

.NET wrapper for libbz2

14 Jul 2003 by leppie

.NET wrapper for libbz2, written in MC++

27 Jul 2009 by Mohammad Shafieenia

Optimum algorithm for calculating factorial of large number

2D Drawing with an OpenGL Control

8 Feb 2010 by Ozgur Ozcitak

An article explaning how to create a user control for 2D shape drawing with OpenGL

2D Fast Wavelet Transform Library for Image Processing

19 Oct 2007 by Chesnokov Yuriy

This article demonstrates the use of 2D Fast wavelet transform for image processing

2D Vector Class Wrapper SSE Optimized for Math Operations

20 May 2008 by Chesnokov Yuriy

The article demonstrates a 2D vector wrapper, optimized with SSE intrinsics, for math operations with floating point precision.

3D Chess (openGL) with Artificial Intelligence

20 May 2010 by Gaurav Kishore, Prateek Vaishnav

A 3D chess game that can be played between a computer and a human

3DHelper

17 Feb 2009 by MikeTheDwarf

Helper class to display 3D data

9 Rules about Constructors, Destructors, and Finalizers

27 May 2010 by Mohammad Elsheimy

in C#, C++/CLI, and ISO/ANSI C++

[Help] how to cast/marshal a LPDISPATCH to system::object^ ?

9 Dec 2016 by SuperMiQi

Hello Everyone,I have the following questions to ask:How to cast/marshal a LPDISPATCH to System::Object^ ?LPDISPATCH pSetup)System::Object^ cSetup = nullptr;cSetup = (casting / marshalling) pSetup;Do I have to use the namespace System::Runtime::InteropServices ?Does...

[Help] how to cast/marshal a LPDISPATCH to system::object^ ?

9 Dec 2016 by Midi_Mick

In C#, I use the System.:Runtime::InteropServices::Marshal class to do this, and it works well. I would imagine in C++, it would be something likecSetup = Marshal::GetObjectFromIUnknown(IntPtr(pSetup));This will properly marshal the pointer into the .NET interop, and set the refcount...

[Help] how to cast/marshal a LPDISPATCH to system::object^ ?

9 Dec 2016 by KarstenK

At first you better use dynamic_cast for type checking.But I think casting a COM object interface to a GC object is not correct. You should handle the original (COM) object as LPDISPATCH and dont cast around. ;-)

[Repost] Free article rewriting software

17 Sep 2010 by Sandeep Mewara

D tell us, If this question is any different then the earlier one [^]that you asked! :doh: Why posting same thing multiple times? Further, we left a comment to you about your question not clear. Someone even answered you assuming you want to know about 'CodeProject' Article. Here is...

[Solved] Hiding a child form instead of closing it

17 May 2011 by Nintynuts

Hi, I'm trying to keep a form active but hidden rather than closing it. I think maybe I need to intercept the close message and change it, then call Hide() instead. The main (parent) form should dispose the child forms on exit. I think I understand the principles, but I don't know how to put it...

[Solved] Hiding a child form instead of closing it

17 May 2011 by Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov

Here is how to do it: override System::Windows::Forms::Form.OnFormClosing method:virtual void OnFormClosing(System::Object ^sender, System::Windows::Forms::FormClosingEventArgs ^e) { if (e->CloseReason == System::Windows::Forms::CloseReason::UserClosing) { Hide(); ...

[Visual C++] Hide form in Load Event

24 Dec 2011 by SVPro

Hi all,I want to hide my application when it started, and I add: this->Hide(); into OnLoad event, but it cannot be hidden. I can add this->Hide(); into Activate event, but I don't want add this code into Activate event. So, Do you know how to add this->Hide(); into Load event?Thank you

[Visual C++] Hide form in Load Event

23 Dec 2011 by LanFanNinja

You could put it into the "Shown" event handler

[Visual C++] Hide form in Load Event

24 Dec 2011 by Mohibur Rashid

If its a plain win32 application (non mfc) then just dont use the window style WS_VISIBLE in your CreateWindow function. if it is an MFC application then follow the link[^]

A .NET Wrapper for the Vista/Server 2008 Condition Variable (New Sychronization Primitive)

13 Mar 2008 by Jarrad Winter

Vista introduced a new synchronization primitive called the CONDITION_VARIABLE. In this article, I will provide a .NET wrapper (written in C++/CLI) for this primitive and explain how it works.

A Beginner's Guide on using Pointers

29 Jul 2009 by logicchild

This is an article directed at those beginners who might benefit from understanding pointers

A BLOB on a DataGridView column (with Command Button column, XML, and layering)

17 Aug 2011 by Ger Hayden

This is a working example of a BLOB column on a DataGridView for a Windows Form using C++/CLI where data is drawn from an XML document.

A C++ Config File Parser

16 May 2008 by freejack

An STL based C++ utility class to parse structured config files.

A Cessna Skyhawk Skeleton for Further Development in OpenGL (GLUT)

29 May 2010 by Software_Developer

A Cessna Skyhawk Skeleton for further development in OpenGL (GLUT) using a Win32 Console

A class for creating round rectangles in GDI+ with pixel accurate symmetry

24 Jun 2008 by Darren Sessions

This class overcomes the asymmetry issue associated with round rectangles created in GDI+.

A closer look at XML Data Binding, including a product appraisal

18 Aug 2004 by Sprotty

An introduction to XML Data Binding, and a review of a number of leading products.

A CMatrix class for dynamic sized matrices

30 Apr 2006 by abcdefrgtt

A class for manipulating dynamic matrices.

A Decimal Class Implementation

16 Feb 2003 by Marc Clifton

Use this class when high precision is required in basic numerical operations.

A derived class from ListView

1 Jul 2013 by Mark F.

I'm attempting to create a custom ListView class to resolve flicker and custom draw stuff.Is it possible to derive a new class from ListView base class? The class wizard seems to object: "The class cannot be derived from a managed class.". This was a no-brainer in C#.The IDE is VS 2012...

A derived class from ListView

1 Jul 2013 by Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov

Pretty bad question — please see my comment to it.However, before you clarify it: I suspect you are trying to derive non-managed class from this .NET FCL class. You should use a managed "ref" class as a derived class. You probably was confused by the possibility to write "mixed-mode"...

a File Switch Tabbar for Source Insight

4 Jan 2009 by Simon.W

Inject a File Switch Tabbar to Source Insight, which like uEdit or Visual Studio

A first look at C++/CLI

27 Apr 2004 by Nish Nishant

A brief look at the new C++/CLI syntax and how it improves over the old MC++ syntax

a function that rotates a video

19 Nov 2010 by wuban

Hello to everybody!I have to write a function that rotates a video, captured by a telecamera.In SDK Windows I found a capture sample: playcap.Now I think to have 2 ways:1. Or I look for a sample that rotates a video/image.2. Or I write my filter, but I no idea how to do it and...

A Generic Approach to Debug Tracing and Logging

28 Mar 2008 by maskisland

A generic tracing library implementation.

A Generic FSM with Visual Editor

13 Jun 2011 by paladin_t

Introduction to a generic FSM with visual editor.

A helpful way to use the FlagsAttribute with enumerations

10 Sep 2008 by remarkpk11

Bitwise operations with enumerations.

A homebrewed lightweight scheduler

13 Feb 2008 by pradeep shivadasan

timer based task scheduler

A linked list collection class in MC++

24 Jun 2002 by sultan_of_6string

The .NET ArrayList class provides "dynamic arrays" which, to a C++ programmer should seem really innane. Here's a linked list collection class that can be used in any .NET language.

A list control with hyperlink function

26 Feb 2008 by liuxiao

This control provides hyperlink function for the list control with exact positioning for the cursor.

A look at STL/CLR performance for linear containers

8 Mar 2008 by Nish Nishant

The performance of STL/CLR sequence containers are compared with that of corresponding BCL generic collection classes

A Managed C++ Button Control

20 Apr 2008 by Gene OK

This is an example custom button control, written entirely in Managed C++.

A Managed C++ Email Validator Control for ASP.NET

3 Jan 2003 by Paul Ingles

An ASP.NET Validator Control implemented in Managed C++ that can be used to verify email addresses by connecting to SMTP servers listed as Mail eXchangers for a domain, includes example of Win32 API Interoperability with C++ .NET. The validation is not RegEx based.

A Managed C++ Wrapper Around the Windows XP Theme API

27 Aug 2003 by Don Kackman

Using the XP Theme API safely on any OS from C#

A Managed C++ Wrapper Around the Windows XP Theme API - Part 2

24 Apr 2008 by Gene OK

This is an update to Don Kackman's UxTheme component originally written for Visual Studio 2003

A Mixed-Mode Stackwalk with the IDebugClient Interface

22 Apr 2012 by Mattias Högström

A native stackwalk funtion like Stackwalk64 cannot handle mixed-mode stacks, since managed code does not use the stack in the same way as native code does. There is an API called IDebugClient, that does walk a mixed-mode stack correctly, which we will explore.

A modal dialog that fades the background to gray-scale imitating the XP shutdown screen

23 Feb 2006 by Nish Nishant

DimmerDialog is a .NET class that shows a modal dialog which grays out the rest of the background, just like the Windows XP Shutdown dialog. This can be used when your application needs to show a very important message box or form that requires immediate user attention.

A MSN Messenger Library for Construction of Communication Based Applications

24 Mar 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article presenting a library for producing communication based application utilising the MSN Messenger services and protocols.

A multi-pass file extension comparison algorithm

23 Jan 2009 by Rachel Mant

This is what happened when I needed a file extension comparison algorithm, this should save you quite some time thinking one up.

A not so simple firewall.

21 Jun 2004 by gamitech

A not so simple firewall if I can call it so. This application will ask you if you want a certain program to start.

A Proposed Model for Simulating Human Artificial Intelligence.

30 Aug 2003 by JoeSox

Unique Jungian and MBTI approach to develop Human Artificial Intelligence

a question : Implementation of nested procedures (程序嵌套的实现)

19 Apr 2010 by xw3278

A procedure is the independent master routine, it may load the .exe procedure which other may move independently, is also is equal to this A procedure subroutine, these subroutines may move independently, can also in loads in a procedure contact surface also be able through the operation to open...

a question : Implementation of nested procedures (程序嵌套的实现)

19 Apr 2010 by Sandeep Mewara

Okay... looks like we got some sort of *definition* for a procedure by you... now what?Do we need to get what the 'definition' states and give you an implementation code accordingly? If so, sorry thats not possible!Now you please help! :doh:

a question : Implementation of nested procedures (程序嵌套的实现)

19 Apr 2010 by Dalek Dave

Yes. Correct.But do you have a question?

a question : Implementation of nested procedures (程序嵌套的实现)

19 Apr 2010 by CPallini

I hardly believe there is a context in which your sentences are true. Anyway, what is your question? :)

A question about the edit control

16 Apr 2012 by cmg_2012

I want to Real a Function that When the Edit control get the focus then auto set the cursor to the starting location of the string.I need help,Thank you !

A question about the edit control

16 Apr 2012 by Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov

In most cases (please see my comment to the question; you did not specify what are you using; so the answers may vary), you need to set SelectionStart and SelectionLength to zero; with WPF, set CaretIndex to zero; handle the focusing event of your edit control.—SA

A Quick Drive Manager

4 Jun 2009 by KarstenK

Connecting and disconnecting network drives

A rational attempt to substantiate C++/CLI as a first class CLI language

27 Jul 2005 by Nish Nishant

Why the author thinks that C++/CLI has its own unique role to play as a first-class .NET programming language

A Recording and Playing Thread Class

17 Jan 2010 by Aric Wang

This is a class derived from CWinThread class. It is used to record and play sound in the specific thread.

A Reference to Using Pointers

29 Jan 2009 by logicchild

An article to help explain how C/C++ use pointers.

A reminder tool for .dan.g's ToDoList

25 Feb 2004 by Alberto Bar-Noy

A simple reminder tool to remind you of your overdue tasks in ToDoList throughout the day

A Rich-Thin Client, Distributed Client-Server Environment Using A Declarative Language Architecture

2 Aug 2004 by GenLang

A white paper discussing the benefits of declarative programming for rich-thin clients.

A security neutral mutex class for the managed platform

5 May 2006 by Milton Karimbekallil

An article on a security neutral mutex class that can be used on any managed platform.

A Simple C++ Client/Server in CORBA

27 Sep 2009 by Carlos Jiménez de Parga

An introduction to the Visual C++ CORBA development

A simple console audio input device reader

30 Nov 2008 by WajihUllahBaig

How to read audio input devices in DirectX.

A Simple HTTP Proxy with the ACE Library

6 Nov 2008 by auralius manurung

An article on how to build a simple HTTP proxy server

A Simple OpenGL 2D Primitives EP_OpenGL_002

7 Feb 2008 by erjan123

2D basic OpenGL Primitives Lines, Points, Triangles, Quads and Polygons

A Simple OpenGL Stipple Polygon Example EP_OpenGL_003

5 Feb 2008 by erjan123

A Simple OpenGL Stipple Polygon Example using Glut.h

A Simple OpenGL Window Using GLUT EP_OpenGL_001

19 Jun 2008 by erjan123

A Simple OpenGL Window using GLUT with Win32 Console Application

A Simulation of a Canadian F-86 Fighter Jet in Windows Forms using Visual C++ 2005

29 May 2010 by Software_Developer

A Simulation of a Canadian F-86 fighter jet in Windows Forms using Visual C++ 2005

A SQLite Server/Client Implementation

23 Jan 2008 by Daniel Cohen Gindi

Implementing server/client architecture for the great SQLite!

A statistical analysis of the performance variations of assorted managed and unmanaged languages

8 Aug 2002 by Rama Krishna Vavilala, Nish Nishant

This article compares and contrasts the relative performances of various languages like native C++, Visual Basic 6, C#, VB.NET, Managed C++, MC++ and native code mix, ngen'd assemblies etc. using a prime number generation function as a generic benchmark

A Tiny Variable String Splitter

25 Jan 2008 by mi-chi

Tokenize and access string contents using a format mask

A Unix-Type Shutdown Tool for Microsoft Windows: XLogoff

22 May 2006 by Jun Du

This article presents a Unix-type shutdown tool for Microsoft Windows.

A user draw button that supports PNG files with transparency, for Visual C++ 6.0 and VS2005

16 Jul 2008 by Darren Sessions

With this class, you can add a PNG image to your button and automatically get a highlighted and grayscale version.

A Win32 Library for .NET

30 Jun 2003 by Wesner Moise

Provides a class library containing Win32 API function calls, constants, and structures.

A Windows Forms C++ Mandelbrot Explorer/Zoom with Julia Walkabout

10 May 2010 by Software_Developer

A Windows Forms C++ Mandelbrot Explorer/Zoom with Julia walkabout

2 Sep 2010 by Ketan D Kulkarni

Can any one tell me difference between Win 32 handles used in MFC programming and Handles used in Managed C++ (C++/CLI)?

2 Sep 2010 by Christian Graus

You should buy a good book, especially if you want to learn Managed C++. A handle in C++/CLI is probably the handle that's used to identify a managed object, which can move in memory. A Win32 handle is similar, in that it's an id used to identify an object, but Win32 is never going to move...

About TempTracker windows

14 Feb 2013 by Agustin Recoba

Hi again.. and sorry for bothering you... well, im working on a project... and I don't know if you know about a software called TempTracker, its free, and the thing that I want to do, its so save the coords... i mean, the software it's for the calibration of a pair of glasses, but when you hint...

About to get an ActiveX control of MS Flex grid conrol in visual studio 2010 using VC++

13 Dec 2013 by Member 10453083

Hi All,1-Since we have used MS flex grid control in Visual studio 6.0 using VC++, but we have upgraded to visual studio 2010, so here we are not able to get ActiveX control of MS Flex grid control in tool box, so could we get any other alternative, or the same MS Flex grid control in...

About to get an ActiveX control of MS Flex grid conrol in visual studio 2010 using VC++

14 Dec 2013 by KarstenK

It is issue Microsoft fixed with some updates of the IE. -> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970486[^]Good luck ;-)

Accelerate database performance using In Memory CSQL Cache

3 Jun 2008 by praba_tuty

CSQL Cache is an open-source high performance, bi-directional updateable data-caching infrastructure that sits between the clustered application process and back-end data sources to provide unprecedented high throughput to your application

Accesing DB2 Databse using DB2 CLI

4 Oct 2012 by Ritesh_Singh

C++ code to connect/access DB2 database using DB2 call level interface(CLI)