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Win32 Predefined Symbols

 

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These symbols are defined in the Win32 header files, and they support standard Windows application functions and actions. These symbols are mainly used with common UI elements. When you are working with controls in the resource editors, these symbols will appear in the Properties Window associated with common controls. For instance, if your toolbar should display the application icon, the icon will be associated with the symbol IDI_SMALL in the Property Window.

IDABORT Control: Dialog box Abort button
IDC_STATIC Control: Static text in a dialog box
IDCANCEL Control: Dialog box Cancel button
IDD_ABOUTBOX Dialog: Product About dialog box
IDI_PROJECTNAME Icon: Current project icon
IDI_SMALL Icon: Current project small icon
IDIGNORE Control: Used with Ignore button on dialogs
IDM_ABOUT Menu Item: Used with Help...About...
IDM_EXIT Menu Item: Used with File...Exit...
IDNO Control: Dialog box No button
IDOK Control: Dialog box OK button
IDRETRY Control: Dialog box Retry button
IDS_APP_TITLE String: Current application name
IDYES Control: Dialog box Yes button

Requirements

Win32

See Also

Predefined Symbol IDs
Symbols: Resource Identifiers