Publisher's Synopsis
development and boost programming power by allowing you to implement features of an application as an MFC extension. Extending the MFC Library teaches techniques for extracting reusable objects from your applications and provides project code for sample extensions ready to run on disk. If youre an MFC programmer who hasnt yet worked with extensions, this book shows you how to effectively create and package your reusable components as extensions. If youre not an MFC programmer but have basic Windows and C programming knowledge, this book provides a focused and concise entrée into MFC programming. Chapters 1 through 4 present an overview of MFC and a quick course in C++ and MFC extensibility techniques. Chapters 5 through 13 present case studies of MFC extensions that tap into the power of MFC to provide you with practical reusable features. These projects show you how to extend MFC with progress bars, page layout controls, localization services, and object-oriented tree views.;Extending the MFC Library covers: basic C++ and MFC features that lend themselves to extensibility and reusability accepted coding practices and how to sensibly employ them when designing MFC extensions eight different extension projects that walk readers through the process of design, creation, and customization of extensions tips on how to package several MFC extensions as OLE Controls that can be used in non-MFC programs. Included is an Extension Class Reference "manual" that describes the books extension classes in quick reference format--this template is also provided on disk as a Word 6 file. The disk contains the books project code packaged as a class library, plus InstallShieldExpress Lite, a visual environment for creating installations for Windows applications Extending the MFC Library is an essential guide to getting the most out of the Microsoft Foundation Classes. With the information you need to effectively implement features as extensions, your growing MFC toolbox will make every project easier.
