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General Discussion / Re: Powerbasic Website Demise
« Last post by Chris Boss on June 29, 2024, 09:34:45 pm »More pictures
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General Discussion / Re: Powerbasic Website Demise
« Last post by Chris Boss on June 29, 2024, 09:31:25 pm »More pictures
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General Discussion / Re: Powerbasic Website Demise
« Last post by Chris Boss on June 29, 2024, 09:30:51 pm »I have no desire to end EZGUI's usefulness just because PB is basically dead and gone.
I am working on a custom project for a client right now which takes much of my programming time, but I may later on see if EZGUI could be modified to work with other programming languages.
EZGUI users have underestimated benefit. While Powerbasic is basically defunct and no new features on the horizon, EZGUI's feature set far exceeds anything Powerbasic could come up with in a a few years time. Most EZGUI users only use only a small subset of the EZGUI command set. By tapping into the more advanced features the "sky is the limit".
For example the pictures below use things like OpenGL, Ownerdraw Listbox, Ownerdraw Combobox and more.
I am working on a custom project for a client right now which takes much of my programming time, but I may later on see if EZGUI could be modified to work with other programming languages.
EZGUI users have underestimated benefit. While Powerbasic is basically defunct and no new features on the horizon, EZGUI's feature set far exceeds anything Powerbasic could come up with in a a few years time. Most EZGUI users only use only a small subset of the EZGUI command set. By tapping into the more advanced features the "sky is the limit".
For example the pictures below use things like OpenGL, Ownerdraw Listbox, Ownerdraw Combobox and more.
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General Discussion / Powerbasic Website Demise
« Last post by Chris Gaskell on June 14, 2024, 02:39:47 am »I don't know if anyone else has noted, but the Powerbasic website is no longer accessible. For the moment the Forum section is still working.
Anyway, I was wondering if your geat EZGUIPro5 could have new headers, include files, whatever to work with PureBasic.
I realise that it would not be easy, but I'd certainly pay for the upgrade.
I use EZGUI for all form designs. It's great, and over the years I've written software for accountants, and tax calculation software, plus a few games (for my daughter's amusement.
I realise that Chris said that he was semi-retired, but I'll keep my fingers crossed.
What do others think?
Chris Gaskell
Anyway, I was wondering if your geat EZGUIPro5 could have new headers, include files, whatever to work with PureBasic.
I realise that it would not be easy, but I'd certainly pay for the upgrade.
I use EZGUI for all form designs. It's great, and over the years I've written software for accountants, and tax calculation software, plus a few games (for my daughter's amusement.
I realise that Chris said that he was semi-retired, but I'll keep my fingers crossed.
What do others think?
Chris Gaskell
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EZGUI 5 support forum / Re: Autosave
« Last post by Chris Boss on June 05, 2024, 08:40:15 am »There is an icon on the toolbar found on the Palette Window.
This icon toggles Autosave ON and OFF.
See attached picture.
This icon toggles Autosave ON and OFF.
See attached picture.
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EZGUI 5 support forum / Autosave
« Last post by Brian Reynolds on June 04, 2024, 03:17:13 am »Somehow I have lost Autosave when compiling EZGUI code and I cannot find a way to restore it.
Could some kind member give me some advice how to recover it?
Could some kind member give me some advice how to recover it?
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EZGUI 5 support forum / EZC file for MLG
« Last post by Chris Gaskell on March 06, 2024, 04:04:00 am »This is the MLG EZC file that was provided with My Little Grid:
<<<DESC>>>
My Little Grid
<<<END>>>
<<<CLASS>>>
MYLITTLEGRID
<<<END>>>
<<<DLL>>>
mlg.dll
<<<END>>>
' change paths to match the ones on your system !
<<<INCLUDES>>>
#INCLUDE "c:\mlg\MLG_DLLPB.INC"
<<<END>>>
' syntax: FunctionName|par1
' par1 must be a string in quotes or a numeric value (long)
' must be actual function name in DLL !
' PB function names are converted to all CAPS when compiled.
<<<REGISTER>>>
MLG_INIT
<<<END>>>
' Property Character|Style|Style Numeric Value
' or
' Property Character|Style Description|Style|Style Numeric Value
' maximum of 30 styles allowed
' extend styles must have [EX] before value
' Note: %WS_CHILD and %WS_VISIBLE are always assumed so don't define
<<<STYLES>>>
F|Flat Border|%WS_BORDER|&H800000
R|Raised Border|%WS_DLGFRAME|&H400000
S|Sunken Border|%WS_EX_CLIENTEDGE|[EX]&H00000200
T|Tabstop|%WS_TABSTOP|&H10000
<<<END>>>
<<<USECOLORMSG>>>
NO
<<<END>>>
<<<USEFONTMSG>>>
NO
<<<END>>
<<<DEFAULTTEXT>>>
e3/r50/c8/b3/m1First,Second,Third
<<<END>>>
<<<NOTIFY>>>
<<<END>>>
<<<INITCODE>>>
MLG_Init
<<<END>>>
<<<CODE>>>
<<<END>>>
<<<DESC>>>
My Little Grid
<<<END>>>
<<<CLASS>>>
MYLITTLEGRID
<<<END>>>
<<<DLL>>>
mlg.dll
<<<END>>>
' change paths to match the ones on your system !
<<<INCLUDES>>>
#INCLUDE "c:\mlg\MLG_DLLPB.INC"
<<<END>>>
' syntax: FunctionName|par1
' par1 must be a string in quotes or a numeric value (long)
' must be actual function name in DLL !
' PB function names are converted to all CAPS when compiled.
<<<REGISTER>>>
MLG_INIT
<<<END>>>
' Property Character|Style|Style Numeric Value
' or
' Property Character|Style Description|Style|Style Numeric Value
' maximum of 30 styles allowed
' extend styles must have [EX] before value
' Note: %WS_CHILD and %WS_VISIBLE are always assumed so don't define
<<<STYLES>>>
F|Flat Border|%WS_BORDER|&H800000
R|Raised Border|%WS_DLGFRAME|&H400000
S|Sunken Border|%WS_EX_CLIENTEDGE|[EX]&H00000200
T|Tabstop|%WS_TABSTOP|&H10000
<<<END>>>
<<<USECOLORMSG>>>
NO
<<<END>>>
<<<USEFONTMSG>>>
NO
<<<END>>
<<<DEFAULTTEXT>>>
e3/r50/c8/b3/m1First,Second,Third
<<<END>>>
<<<NOTIFY>>>
<<<END>>>
<<<INITCODE>>>
MLG_Init
<<<END>>>
<<<CODE>>>
<<<END>>>
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EZGUI 5 support forum / Re: EZC file for Phoenix Grid
« Last post by Chris Boss on February 25, 2024, 04:51:01 pm »Appreciate the post.
Yes, the EZGUI designer supports third party controls, so feel free to post an EZC files for custom controls you may use.
I would like to point out that once a third party custom control is loaded into your app, EZGUI also allows you to subclass the control to allow it to benefit from the subclass engines features.
Use EZ_SubClassEx to subclass third party controls.
Yes, the EZGUI designer supports third party controls, so feel free to post an EZC files for custom controls you may use.
I would like to point out that once a third party custom control is loaded into your app, EZGUI also allows you to subclass the control to allow it to benefit from the subclass engines features.
Use EZ_SubClassEx to subclass third party controls.
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EZGUI 5 support forum / EZC file for Phoenix Grid
« Last post by Chris Gaskell on February 25, 2024, 05:23:38 am »Below is the contents of EZC file I use for Phoenix Grid:
I hope that it may be of use to some of you
<<<DESC>>>
Phoenix Grid Control
<<<END>>>
<<<CLASS>>>
Phnx_Grid_Class32
<<<END>>>
<<<DLL>>>
Grid32Ex.dll
<<<END>>>
<<<INCLUDES>>>
#INCLUDE "GRID32EX.INC"
<<<END>>>
<<<REGISTER>>>
INITGRIDCONTROL
<<<END>>>
<<<STYLES>>>
A|Has Caption|%GCS_CAPTION|&H0001??
B|Show Horiz G Lines|%GCS_HORZGRIDLINES|&H0002??
C|Show Vert G Lines|%GCS_VERTGRIDLINES|&H0004??
D|Flat Header|%GCS_FLATHEADER|&H0008??
E|Read Only|%GCS_READONLY|&H0010??
F|Show Tool Tips|%GCS_TOOLTIPS|&H0020??
G|Two Click Activation|%GCS_TWOCLICKACTIVATE|&H0040??
H|Cycle State on Click|%GCS_CYCLESTATEONCLICK|&H0080??
I|Drag Drop Edit|%GCS_DRAGDROPEDIT|&H0100??
J|Allow Custom Edit|%GCS_CUSTOMEDITOR|&H0200??
K|Disable Scroll Bars|%GCS_DISABLENOSCROLL|&H0400??
L|Text Call Back|%GCS_TEXTCALLBACK|&H0800??
M|Set Selection|%GCS_SETSELECTION|&H1000??
N|Always Show Selection|%GCS_SHOWSELALWAYS|&H2000??
O|No Beep|%GCS_SILENT|&H4000??
P|Edit On Focus|%GCS_EX_LABELEDITONFOCUS|[EX]&H0001??
Q|Clip Cell|%GCS_EX_CLIPCELL|[EX]&H0002??
R|Auto Size Col|%GCS_EX_AUTOSIZEONEXPAND|[EX]&H0004??
S|Busy Tip|%GCS_EX_BUSYTIP|[EX]&H0008??
T|Grid Filled|%GCS_EX_GRIDFILLED|[EX]&H0010??
U|Allow Only Single Select|%GCS_EX_SINGLESELECT|[EX]&H0020??
V|Hide Focus Rectangle|%GCS_EX_NOFOCUSRECT|[EX]&H0040??
W|Hide Node Lines|%GCS_EX_NONODELINES|[EX]&H0080??
X|Fixed Width Edit|%GCS_EX_LABELEDITFIXED|[EX]&H0100??
Y|Sort Drop List|%GCS_EX_LABELEDITSORT|[EX]&H0200??
Z|End Edit On Drop Click|%GCS_EX_LABELEDITENDONCLICK|[EX]&H0400??
#|Background Colour Border|%GCS_EX_BKGNDCOLORTOBORDER|[EX]&H0800??
<<<END>>>
<<<USECOLORMSG>>>
YES
<<<END>>>
<<<USEFONTMSG>>>
YES
<<<END>>>
<<<DEFAULTTEXT>>>
50,100
<<<END>>>
<<<NOTIFY>>>
<<<END>>>
<<<INITCODE>>>
INITGRIDCONTROL
<<<END>>>
<<<CODE>>>
<<<END>>>
I hope that it may be of use to some of you
<<<DESC>>>
Phoenix Grid Control
<<<END>>>
<<<CLASS>>>
Phnx_Grid_Class32
<<<END>>>
<<<DLL>>>
Grid32Ex.dll
<<<END>>>
<<<INCLUDES>>>
#INCLUDE "GRID32EX.INC"
<<<END>>>
<<<REGISTER>>>
INITGRIDCONTROL
<<<END>>>
<<<STYLES>>>
A|Has Caption|%GCS_CAPTION|&H0001??
B|Show Horiz G Lines|%GCS_HORZGRIDLINES|&H0002??
C|Show Vert G Lines|%GCS_VERTGRIDLINES|&H0004??
D|Flat Header|%GCS_FLATHEADER|&H0008??
E|Read Only|%GCS_READONLY|&H0010??
F|Show Tool Tips|%GCS_TOOLTIPS|&H0020??
G|Two Click Activation|%GCS_TWOCLICKACTIVATE|&H0040??
H|Cycle State on Click|%GCS_CYCLESTATEONCLICK|&H0080??
I|Drag Drop Edit|%GCS_DRAGDROPEDIT|&H0100??
J|Allow Custom Edit|%GCS_CUSTOMEDITOR|&H0200??
K|Disable Scroll Bars|%GCS_DISABLENOSCROLL|&H0400??
L|Text Call Back|%GCS_TEXTCALLBACK|&H0800??
M|Set Selection|%GCS_SETSELECTION|&H1000??
N|Always Show Selection|%GCS_SHOWSELALWAYS|&H2000??
O|No Beep|%GCS_SILENT|&H4000??
P|Edit On Focus|%GCS_EX_LABELEDITONFOCUS|[EX]&H0001??
Q|Clip Cell|%GCS_EX_CLIPCELL|[EX]&H0002??
R|Auto Size Col|%GCS_EX_AUTOSIZEONEXPAND|[EX]&H0004??
S|Busy Tip|%GCS_EX_BUSYTIP|[EX]&H0008??
T|Grid Filled|%GCS_EX_GRIDFILLED|[EX]&H0010??
U|Allow Only Single Select|%GCS_EX_SINGLESELECT|[EX]&H0020??
V|Hide Focus Rectangle|%GCS_EX_NOFOCUSRECT|[EX]&H0040??
W|Hide Node Lines|%GCS_EX_NONODELINES|[EX]&H0080??
X|Fixed Width Edit|%GCS_EX_LABELEDITFIXED|[EX]&H0100??
Y|Sort Drop List|%GCS_EX_LABELEDITSORT|[EX]&H0200??
Z|End Edit On Drop Click|%GCS_EX_LABELEDITENDONCLICK|[EX]&H0400??
#|Background Colour Border|%GCS_EX_BKGNDCOLORTOBORDER|[EX]&H0800??
<<<END>>>
<<<USECOLORMSG>>>
YES
<<<END>>>
<<<USEFONTMSG>>>
YES
<<<END>>>
<<<DEFAULTTEXT>>>
50,100
<<<END>>>
<<<NOTIFY>>>
<<<END>>>
<<<INITCODE>>>
INITGRIDCONTROL
<<<END>>>
<<<CODE>>>
<<<END>>>
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General Discussion / Re: The state of the Computer Workshop as of Oct 2023 !!!
« Last post by Chris Boss on February 22, 2024, 12:33:04 pm »It amazes me how many EZGUI users continue to be very productive with it for so long.
Feel free to post any of your experiences using EZGUI here.
EZGUI currently is being used in a number of commercial applications all over the world.
Feel free to post any of your experiences using EZGUI here.
EZGUI currently is being used in a number of commercial applications all over the world.