Explain the MFC class hierarchy starting from CObject?
MFC class hierarchy tree is a visual representation of classes in parent child format. It gives us the idea of parent class from which it is derived. Also the child classes which are derived from this.
CObject is the base class of most of the MFC classes. Below two pictures shows the derived classes from CObject class. Last picture shows classes which are not derived from CObject.
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/mfc/media/mfc_heirarchy_chart1of3.png
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/mfc/media/mfc_heirarchy_chart2of3.png
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/mfc/media/mfc_heirarchy_chart3of3.png
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Where is WinMain() function in MFC application ?
MFC hides WinMain in its framework and includes source file on WinMain(). This explains how framework calls global CWinApp::Initinstance() from entry WinMain.
What is the utility of CWinApp class?
This is constructed during global C++ objects are constructed and is already available when Windows calls the WinMain function, which is supplied by the ...
Basic steps in Win32 GUI Application with source code.
Define a custom Window class structure, Register the class name, CreateWindow, Show windows and write message get and dispatch loop statements. Define the Window CallBack procedure and write the handlers.
What is a Window CallBack procedure and what is its utility?
DispatchMessage() is a API which indirectly triggers the Window CallBack procedure. Message structure members from this function are passed to the CallBack procedure. CallBack procedure should implement event handlers depending on the need of the application.
What are LPARAM and WPARAM in window proc function?
LPARAM and WPARAM are the two parameters in Window CallBack procedure. They signifies parameters of various events. They are used in handing individual events.
What are the basic steps of a typical MFC based application?
We need to write WinMain and need to follow all these in a Win32 application. However we need not to write much if we are writing an application with MFC ...