CFrameWndEx Class
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Implements the functionality of a Windows single document interface (SDI) overlapped or popup frame window, and provides members for managing the window. It extends the CFrameWnd class.
Syntax
class CFrameWndEx : public CFrameWnd
Members
Public Methods
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CFrameWndEx::ActiveItemRecalcLayout | Adjusts the layout of the OLE client item and the frame's client area. |
CFrameWndEx::AddDockSite |
This method is not used. |
| CFrameWndEx::AddPane | Registers a control bar with the docking manager. |
| CFrameWndEx::AdjustDockingLayout | Recalculates the layout of all panes that are docked to the frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::DelayUpdateFrameMenu | Sets the frame menu and then updates it when command processing is idle. |
| CFrameWndEx::DockPane | Docks the specified pane to the frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::DockPaneLeftOf | Docks one pane to the left of another pane. |
| CFrameWndEx::EnableAutoHidePanes | Enables the auto-hide mode for the panes when they are docked to the specified sides of the main frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::EnableDocking | Enables the docking of the panes that belong to the frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::EnableFullScreenMainMenu | Shows or hides the main menu in a full screen mode. |
| CFrameWndEx::EnableFullScreenMode | Enables the full screen mode for the frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::EnableLoadDockState | Enables or disables the loading of the docking state. |
| CFrameWndEx::EnablePaneMenu | Enables or disables the automatic handling of the pane menu. |
| CFrameWndEx::GetActivePopup | Returns a pointer to the currently displayed pop-up menu. |
| CFrameWndEx::GetDefaultResId | Returns the resource ID that you specified when the framework loaded the frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::GetDockingManager | Retrieves the CDockingManager Class object for the frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::GetMenuBar | Returns a pointer to the menu bar object attached to the frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::GetPane | Returns a pointer to the pane that has the specified ID. |
| CFrameWndEx::GetRibbonBar | Retrieves the ribbon bar control for the frame. |
| CFrameWndEx::GetTearOffBars | Returns a list of pane objects that are in a tear-off state. |
| CFrameWndEx::GetToolbarButtonToolTipText | Called by the framework when the application displays the tooltip for a toolbar button. |
| CFrameWndEx::InsertPane | Registers a pane with the docking manager. |
| CFrameWndEx::IsFullScreen | Determines whether the frame window is in full screen mode. |
| CFrameWndEx::IsMenuBarAvailable | Determines whether the pointer to the menu bar object is valid. |
| CFrameWndEx::IsPointNearDockSite | Indicates whether the point is located in an alignment zone. |
| CFrameWndEx::IsPrintPreview | Indicates whether the frame window is in print preview mode. |
| CFrameWndEx::LoadFrame | This method is called after construction to create the frame window and load its resources. |
| CFrameWndEx::NegotiateBorderSpace | Implements OLE client border negotiation. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnActivate | The framework calls this method when user input is switched to or away from the frame. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnActivateApp | Called by the framework when the application is either selected or deselected. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnChangeVisualManager | Called by the framework when a change to the frame requires a change to the visual manager. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnClose | The framework calls this method to close the frame. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnCloseDockingPane | Called by the framework when the user clicks the Close button on a docking pane. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnCloseMiniFrame | Called by the framework when the user clicks the Close button on a floating mini frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnClosePopupMenu | Called by the framework when an active pop-up menu processes a WM_DESTROY message. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnCmdMsg | Dispatches command messages. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnContextHelp | Called by the framework to display context related help. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnCreate | Called by the framework after the frame is created. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnDestroy | Called by the framework when the frame is destroyed. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnDrawMenuImage | Called by the framework when the application draws the image associated with a menu item. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnDrawMenuLogo | Called by the framework when a CMFCPopupMenu object processes a WM_PAINT message. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnDWMCompositionChanged | Called by the framework when Desktop Window Manager (DWM) composition has been enabled or disabled. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnExitSizeMove | Called by the framework when the frame stops moving or resizing. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnGetMinMaxInfo | Called by the framework when the frame is resized to set window dimension limits. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnIdleUpdateCmdUI | Called by the framework to update the frame display when command processing is idle. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnLButtonDown | The framework calls this method when the user presses the left mouse button. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnLButtonUp | The framework calls this method when the user releases the left mouse button. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnMenuButtonToolHitTest | Called by the framework when a CMFCToolBarButton object processes a WM_NCHITTEST message. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnMenuChar | Called by the framework when a menu is displayed and the user presses a key that does not correspond to a command. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnMouseMove | The framework calls this method when the pointer moves. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnMoveMiniFrame | Called by the framework when a pane window moves. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnNcActivate | Called by the framework when the non-client area of the frame must be redrawn to indicate a change in the active state. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnNcCalcSize | Called by the framework when the size and position of the client area must be calculated. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnNcHitTest | Called by the framework when the pointer moves or when a mouse button is pressed or released. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnNcMouseMove | Called by the framework when the pointer moves in a non-client area. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnNcPaint | Called by the framework when the non-client area must be painted. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnPaneCheck | Called by the framework to control the visibility of a pane. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnPostPreviewFrame | Called by the framework when the user has changed the print preview mode. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnPowerBroadcast | Called by the framework when a power management event occurs. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnSetMenu | Called by the framework to replace the frame window menu. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnSetPreviewMode | Called by the framework to set the print preview mode for the frame. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnSetText | Called by the framework to set the text of a window. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnShowCustomizePane | Called by the framework when a quick customize pane is enabled. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnShowPanes | Called by the framework to show or hide panes. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnShowPopupMenu | Called by the framework when a pop-up menu is enabled. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnSize | The framework calls this method after the frame's size changes. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnSizing | The framework calls this method when the user resizes the frame. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnSysColorChange | Called by the framework when the system colors change. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnTearOffMenu | Called by the framework when a menu that has a tear-off bar is enabled. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnToolbarContextMenu | Called by the framework to build a toolbar context menu. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnToolbarCreateNew | The framework calls this method to create a new toolbar. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnToolbarDelete | Called by the framework when a toolbar is deleted. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnUpdateFrameMenu | Called by the framework to set the frame menu. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnUpdateFrameTitle | The framework calls this method to update the title bar of the frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnUpdatePaneMenu | Called by the framework to update the pane menu. |
| CFrameWndEx::OnWindowPosChanged | Called by the framework when the frame size, position, or z-order has changed because of a call to a window management method. |
| CFrameWndEx::PaneFromPoint | Returns the docking pane that contains the specified point. |
| CFrameWndEx::PreTranslateMessage | Handles specific window messages before they are dispatched. |
| CFrameWndEx::RecalcLayout | Adjusts the layout of the frame and its child windows. |
| CFrameWndEx::RemovePaneFromDockManager | Unregisters a pane and removes it from the internal list in the docking manager. |
| CFrameWndEx::SetDockState | Restores the docking layout to the docking state stored in the registry. |
| CFrameWndEx::SetPrintPreviewFrame | Sets the print preview frame window. |
| CFrameWndEx::SetupToolbarMenu | Inserts user-defined commands into a toolbar menu. |
| CFrameWndEx::ShowFullScreen | Switches the main frame between the full screen and the regular modes. |
| CFrameWndEx::ShowPane | Shows or hides the specified pane. |
| CFrameWndEx::UpdateCaption | Called by the framework to update the window frame caption. |
| CFrameWndEx::WinHelp | Invokes either the WinHelp application or context related help. |
Example
The following example demonstrates how to inherit a class from the CFrameWndEx class. The example illustrates the method signatures in the subclass, and how to override the OnShowPopupMenu method. This code snippet is part of the Word Pad sample.
class CMainFrame : public CFrameWndEx
{
protected: // create from serialization only
CMainFrame();
DECLARE_DYNCREATE(CMainFrame)
// Attributes
public:
HICON m_hIconDoc;
HICON m_hIconText;
HICON m_hIconWrite;
HICON GetIcon(int nDocType);
// Operations
public:
void UpdateMRUFilesList ()
{
m_wndTaskPane.UpdateMRUFilesList ();
}
void OnChangeLook ();
// Overrides
// ClassWizard generated virtual function overrides
//{{AFX_VIRTUAL(CMainFrame)
public:
virtual void ActivateFrame(int nCmdShow = -1);
virtual BOOL LoadFrame(UINT nIDResource, DWORD dwDefaultStyle = WS_OVERLAPPEDWINDOW | FWS_ADDTOTITLE, CWnd* pParentWnd = NULL, CCreateContext* pContext = NULL);
protected:
virtual BOOL PreCreateWindow(CREATESTRUCT& cs);
virtual BOOL OnCommand(WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam);
//}}AFX_VIRTUAL
virtual BOOL OnShowPopupMenu (CMFCPopupMenu* pMenuPopup);
virtual BOOL OnTearOffMenu (CMFCPopupMenu* pMenuPopup, CPane* pBar);
protected:
void AdjustObjectSubmenu (CMFCPopupMenu* pMenuPopup);
void AdjustColorsMenu (CMFCPopupMenu* pMenuPopup, UINT uiId);
// Implementation
public:
virtual ~CMainFrame();
#ifdef _DEBUG
virtual void AssertValid() const;
virtual void Dump(CDumpContext& dc) const;
#endif
public:
CMFCMenuBar m_wndMenuBar;
CMFCToolBar m_wndToolBar;
CMFCStatusBar m_wndStatusBar;
CFormatBar m_wndFormatBar;
CRulerBar m_wndRulerBar;
CTaskPane m_wndTaskPane;
protected: // control bar embedded members
BOOL CreateMenuBar();
BOOL CreateToolBar();
BOOL CreateFormatBar();
BOOL CreateStatusBar();
BOOL CreateRulerBar();
BOOL CreateTaskPane ();
// Generated message map functions
protected:
//{{AFX_MSG(CMainFrame)
afx_msg int OnCreate(LPCREATESTRUCT lpCreateStruct);
afx_msg void OnSysColorChange();
afx_msg void OnSize(UINT nType, int cx, int cy);
afx_msg void OnMove(int x, int y);
afx_msg void OnHelpFinder();
afx_msg void OnDropFiles(HDROP hDropInfo);
afx_msg void OnFontChange();
afx_msg BOOL OnQueryNewPalette();
afx_msg void OnPaletteChanged(CWnd* pFocusWnd);
afx_msg void OnDevModeChange(LPTSTR lpDeviceName);
afx_msg void OnViewCustomize();
afx_msg void OnViewFullScreen();
//}}AFX_MSG
afx_msg LRESULT OnBarState(WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam);
afx_msg LRESULT OnOpenMsg(WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam);
afx_msg LRESULT OnHelpCustomizeToolbars(WPARAM wp, LPARAM lp);
afx_msg LRESULT OnStartCustomize(WPARAM wp, LPARAM lp);
afx_msg LRESULT OnToolbarCreateNew(WPARAM,LPARAM);
afx_msg LRESULT OnGetDocumentColors(WPARAM,LPARAM);
afx_msg void OnDummy();
afx_msg void OnAskQuestion();
DECLARE_MESSAGE_MAP()
};
BOOL CMainFrame::OnShowPopupMenu (CMFCPopupMenu* pMenuPopup)
{
BOOL bRes = CFrameWndEx::OnShowPopupMenu (pMenuPopup);
if (pMenuPopup != NULL && !pMenuPopup->IsCustomizePane())
{
AdjustObjectSubmenu (pMenuPopup);
AdjustColorsMenu (pMenuPopup, ID_CHAR_COLOR);
}
return bRes;
}
Inheritance Hierarchy
Requirements
Header: afxframewndex.h
CFrameWndEx::ActiveItemRecalcLayout
Adjusts the layout of the OLE client item and the frame's client area.
void ActiveItemRecalcLayout();
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::AddPane
Registers a control bar with the docking manager.
BOOL AddPane(
CBasePane* pControlBar,
BOOL bTail=TRUE);
Parameters
[in] pControlBar
A control bar pane to register.
[in] bTail
TRUE if you want to add the control bar pane to the end of the list; FALSE otherwise.
Return Value
TRUE if the control bar was successfully registered; FALSE otherwise.
CFrameWndEx::AdjustDockingLayout
Recalculates the layout of all panes that are docked to the frame window.
virtual void AdjustDockingLayout(HDWP hdwp=NULL);
Parameters
hdwp
A handle to a structure that contains the positions of multiple windows. .
Remarks
The hdwp structure is initialized by the BeginDeferWindowPos method.
CFrameWndEx::DelayUpdateFrameMenu
Sets the frame menu and then updates it when command processing is idle.
virtual void DelayUpdateFrameMenu(HMENU hMenuAlt);
Parameters
[in] hMenuAlt
Handle to an alternative menu.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::DockPane
Docks the specified pane to the frame window.
void DockPane(
CBasePane* pBar,
UINT nDockBarID = 0,
LPCRECT lpRect = NULL);
Parameters
[in] pBar
A pointer to the control bar to be docked.
[in] nDockBarID
The ID of the side of the frame window to dock to.
[in] lpRect
A pointer to a constant Rect structure that specifies the window's screen position and size.
Remarks
The nDockBarID parameter can have one of the following values:
AFX_IDW_DOCKBAR_TOP
AFX_IDW_DOCKBAR_BOTTOM
AFX_IDW_DOCKBAR_LEFT
AFX_IDW_DOCKBAR_RIGHT
CFrameWndEx::DockPaneLeftOf
Docks the specified pane to the left of another pane.
BOOL DockPaneLeftOf(
CPane* pBar,
CPane* pLeftOf);
Parameters
[in] pBar
A pointer to the pane object to be docked.
[in] pLeftOf
A pointer to the pane to the left of which to dock the pane specified by pBar.
Return Value
TRUE if pBar is docked successfully. FALSE otherwise.
Remarks
The method takes the toolbar specified by the pBar parameter and docks it at the left side of the toolbar specified by pLeftOf parameter.
CFrameWndEx::EnableAutoHidePanes
Enables auto-hide mode for the pane when it is docked to the specified side of the main frame window.
BOOL EnableAutoHidePanes(DWORD dwDockStyle);
Parameters
[in] dwDockStyle
Specifies the side of the main frame window to which to dock the pane.
Return Value
TRUE if a bar pane is successfully docked to the frame window side that is specified by dwDockStyle, FALSE otherwise.
Remarks
dwDockStyle can have one of the following values:
CBRS_ALIGN_TOP: allows the control bar to be docked to the top of the client area of a frame window.
CBRS_ALIGN_BOTTOM: allows the control bar to be docked to the bottom of the client area of a frame window.
CBRS_ALIGN_LEFT: allows the control bar to be docked to the left side of the client area of a frame window.
CBRS_ALIGN_RIGHT: allows the control bar to be docked to the right side of the client area of a frame window.
CFrameWndEx::EnableDocking
Enables the docking of the panes of the frame window.
BOOL EnableDocking(DWORD dwDockStyle);
Parameters
[in] dwDockStyle
Specifies the side of the main frame window where the pane bar docks.
Return Value
TRUE if a bar pane can be successfully docked at the specified side. FALSE otherwise.
Remarks
The dwDockStyle parameter can have one of the following values:
CBRS_ALIGN_TOP
CBRS_ALIGN_BOTTOM
CBRS_ALIGN_LEFT
CBRS_ALIGN_RIGHT
CFrameWndEx::EnableFullScreenMainMenu
Shows or hides the main menu in a full screen mode.
void EnableFullScreenMainMenu(BOOL bEnableMenu);
Parameters
[in] bEnableMenu
TRUE to show the main menu in a full screen mode, FALSE otherwise.
CFrameWndEx::EnableFullScreenMode
Enables the full-screen mode for the frame window.
void EnableFullScreenMode(UINT uiFullScreenCmd);
Parameters
[in] uiFullScreenCmd
The ID of a command that enables and disables the full screen mode.
Remarks
In the full-screen mode, all docking control bars, toolbars and menu are hidden and the active view is resized to occupy the full-screen.
When you enable the full-screen mode, you must specify an ID of the command that enables or disables the full-screen mode. You can call EnableFullScreenMode from the main frame's OnCreate function. When a frame window is being switched to a full-screen mode, the framework creates a floating toolbar with one button that has the specified command ID.
If you want to keep the main menu on the screen, call CFrameWndEx::EnableFullScreenMainMenu.
CFrameWndEx::EnableLoadDockState
Enables or disables the loading of the docking state.
void EnableLoadDockState(BOOL bEnable=TRUE);
Parameters
[in] bEnable
TRUE to enable the loading of the docking state, FALSE to disable the loading of the docking state.
CFrameWndEx::EnablePaneMenu
Enables or disables the automatic handling of the pane menu.
void EnablePaneMenu(
BOOL bEnable,
UINT uiCustomizeCmd,
const CString& strCustomizeLabel,
UINT uiViewToolbarsMenuEntryID,
BOOL bContextMenuShowsToolbarsOnly=FALSE,
BOOL bViewMenuShowsToolbarsOnly=FALSE);
Parameters
[in] bEnable
TRUE to enable the automatic handling of the control bar pop-up menus; FALSE to disable the automatic handling of the control bar pop-up menus.
[in] uiCustomizeCmd
The command ID of the Customize menu item.
[in] strCustomizeLabel
The label to be displayed for the Customize menu item
[in] uiViewToolbarsMenuEntryID
The ID of a toolbar menu item that opens the pop-up menu in the control bar.
[in] bContextMenuShowsToolbarsOnly
If TRUE, the control bar context menu displays the list of toolbars only. If FALSE, the menu displays the list of the toolbars and the docking bars.
[in] bViewMenuShowsToolbarsOnly
If TRUE, the control bar menu displays the list of the toolbars only. If FALSE, the menu displays the list of the toolbars and the docking bars.
CFrameWndEx::GetActivePopup
Returns a pointer to the currently displayed pop-up menu.
CMFCPopupMenu* GetActivePopup() const;
Return Value
A pointer to the currently displayed pop-up menu; otherwise NULL.
CFrameWndEx::GetDefaultResId
Returns the resource ID that you specified when the framework loaded the frame window.
UINT GetDefaultResId() const;
Return Value
The resource ID value that the user specified when the framework loaded the frame window. Zero if the frame window does not have a menu bar.
CFrameWndEx::GetDockingManager
Retrieves the CDockingManager Class object for the frame window.
CDockingManager* GetDockingManager();
Return Value
A pointer to the CDockingManager Class.
Remarks
The frame window creates and uses a CDockingManager Class object to manage child window docking.
CFrameWndEx::GetMenuBar
Returns a pointer to the menu bar object attached to the frame window.
const CMFCMenuBar* GetMenuBar() const;
Return Value
A pointer to the menu bar object attached to the frame window.
CFrameWndEx::GetPane
Returns a pointer to the pane that has the specified ID.
CBasePane* GetPane(UINT nID);
Parameters
[in] nID
The control ID.
Return Value
A pointer to the pane that has the specified ID. NULL if no such pane exists.
CFrameWndEx::GetRibbonBar
Retrieves the ribbon bar control for the frame.
CMFCRibbonBar* GetRibbonBar();
Return Value
Pointer to the CMFCRibbonBar Class for the frame.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::GetTearOffBars
Returns a list of pane objects that are in a tear-off state.
const CObList& GetTearOffBars() const;
Return Value
A reference to CObList object that contains a collection of pointers to the pane objects that are in a tear-off state.
CFrameWndEx::GetToolbarButtonToolTipText
Called by the framework when the application displays the tooltip for a toolbar button.
virtual BOOL GetToolbarButtonToolTipText(
CMFCToolBarButton* pButton,
CString& strTTText);
Parameters
[in] pButton
A pointer to a toolbar button.
[in] strTTText
The tooltip text to display for the button.
Return Value
TRUE if the tooltip has been displayed. FALSE otherwise.
Remarks
By default, this method does nothing. Override this method if you want to display the tooltip for the toolbar button.
CFrameWndEx::InsertPane
Inserts a pane into a list of control bars and registers it with the docking manager.
BOOL InsertPane(
CBasePane* pControlBar,
CBasePane* pTarget,
BOOL bAfter = TRUE);
Parameters
pControlBar
A pointer to a control bar to be inserted into the list of control bars and registered with the docking manager.
pTarget
A pointer to a control bar before or after which to insert the pane.
bAfter
TRUE if you want to insert pControlBar after pTarget, FALSE otherwise.
Return Value
TRUE if the control bar was successfully inserted and registered, FALSE otherwise.
Remarks
You must register each control bar by using the CDockingManager Class to take a part in the docking layout.
CFrameWndEx::IsFullScreen
Determines whether the frame window is in full screen mode.
BOOL IsFullScreen() const;
Return Value
TRUE if the frame window is in full screen mode; otherwise FALSE.
Remarks
You can set the full screen mode by calling the CFrameWndEx::EnableFullScreenMode method.
CFrameWndEx::IsMenuBarAvailable
Determines whether the pointer to the menu bar object is valid.
BOOL IsMenuBarAvailable() const;
Return Value
TRUE if the frame window has a menu bar; otherwise FALSE.
CFrameWndEx::IsPointNearDockSite
Determines whether the point is located in an alignment zone.
BOOL IsPointNearDockSite(
CPoint point,
DWORD& dwBarAlignment,
BOOL& bOuterEdge) const;
Parameters
[in] point
The position of the point.
[out] dwBarAlignment
Where the point is aligned. See the table in the Remarks section for possible values.
[out] bOuterEdge
TRUE if the point is located close to the frame border; FALSE if the point is located in a client area.
Return Value
TRUE if the point is located in an alignment zone; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
The following table lists the possible values for the dwBarAlignment parameter.
CBRS_ALIGN_TOP
Aligned to the top.
CBRS_ALIGN_RIGHT
Aligned to the right.
CBRS_ALIGN_BOTTOM
Aligned to the bottom.
CBRS_ALIGN_LEFT
Aligned to the left.
CFrameWndEx::IsPrintPreview
Determines whether the frame window is in print preview mode.
BOOL IsPrintPreview();
Return Value
TRUE if the frame window is in print preview mode; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::LoadFrame
This method is called after construction to create the frame window and load its resources.
virtual BOOL LoadFrame(
UINT nIDResource,
DWORD dwDefaultStyle = WS_OVERLAPPEDWINDOW | FWS_ADDTOTITLE,
CWnd* pParentWnd = NULL,
CCreateContext* pContext = NULL);
Parameters
[in] nIDResource
The resource ID that is used to load all frame resources.
[in] dwDefaultStyle
The default frame window style.
[in] pParentWnd
Pointer to the parent window of the frame.
[in] pContext
Pointer to a CCreateContext Structure class that is used by the framework during application creation.
Return Value
TRUE if the method was successful; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::NegotiateBorderSpace
Implements OLE client border negotiation.
virtual BOOL NegotiateBorderSpace(
UINT nBorderCmd,
LPRECT lpRectBorder);
Parameters
[in] nBorderCmd
The border negotiation command. See the Remarks section for possible values.
[in, out] lpRectBorder
Dimensions of the border.
Return Value
TRUE if the layout must be recalculated; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
The following table lists the possible values for the nBorderCmd parameter.
borderGet
Get available OLE client space.
borderRequest
Request OLE client space.
borderSet
Set OLE client space.
CFrameWndEx::OnActivate
The framework calls this method when user input is switched to or away from the frame.
afx_msg void OnActivate(
UINT nState,
CWnd* pWndOther,
BOOL bMinimized);
Parameters
[in] nState
Whether the frame is active or inactive. See the table in the Remarks section for possible values.
[in] pWndOther
Pointer to another window that is switching user input with the current one.
[in] bMinimized
The minimized state of the frame. TRUE if the frame is minimized; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
The following table lists the possible values for the nState parameter.
WA_ACTIVE
The frame is selected by a method other than a mouse click.
WA_CLICKACTIVE
The frame is selected by a mouse click.
WA_INACTIVE
The frame is not selected.
CFrameWndEx::OnActivateApp
Called by the framework when the application is either selected or deselected.
afx_msg void OnActivateApp(
BOOL bActive,
DWORD dwThreadID);
Parameters
[in] bActive
TRUE if the application is selected; FALSE if the application is not selected.
[in] dwThreadID
This parameter is not used.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnChangeVisualManager
Called by the framework when a change to the frame requires a change to the visual manager.
afx_msg LRESULT OnChangeVisualManager(
WPARAM wParam,
LPARAM lParam);
Parameters
[in] wParam
This parameter is not used.
[in] lParam
This parameter is not used.
Return Value
Always returns 0.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnClose
The framework calls this method to close the frame.
afx_msg void OnClose();
Remarks
If the frame is in print preview mode, it sends a Windows message to close the print preview; otherwise, if the frame hosts an OLE client, the client is deactivated.
CFrameWndEx::OnCloseDockingPane
Called by the framework when the user clicks the Close button on a docking pane.
virtual BOOL OnCloseDockingPane(CDockablePane* pPane);
Return Value
TRUE if the docking bar can be closed. FALSE otherwise
Remarks
The default implement does nothing. Override this method if you want to handle the hiding of the docking bar.
CFrameWndEx::OnCloseMiniFrame
Called by the framework when the user clicks the Close button on a floating mini frame window.
virtual BOOL OnCloseMiniFrame(CPaneFrameWnd* pWnd);
Return Value
TRUE if a floating mini frame window can be closed. FALSE otherwise.
Remarks
The default implementation does nothing. Override this method if you want to process the hiding of a floating mini frame window.
CFrameWndEx::OnClosePopupMenu
Called by the framework when an active pop-up menu processes a WM_DESTROY message.
virtual void OnClosePopupMenu(CMFCPopupMenu* pMenuPopup);
Parameters
pMenuPopup
A pointer to a pop-up menu.
Remarks
The framework sends a WM_DESTROY message when it is about to close the window. Override this method if you want to handle notifications from CMFCPopupMenu objects that belong to the frame window when a CMFCPopupMenu object is processing a WM_DESTROY message sent by the framework when the window is being closed.
CFrameWndEx::OnCmdMsg
Dispatches command messages.
virtual BOOL OnCmdMsg(
UINT nID,
int nCode,
void* pExtra,
AFX_CMDHANDLERINFO* pHandlerInfo);
Parameters
[in] nID
The command ID.
[in] nCode
Command message category.
[in, out] pExtra
Pointer to a command object.
[in, out] pHandlerInfo
Pointer to a command handler structure.
Return Value
TRUE if the command message was handled; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnContextHelp
Called by the framework to display context-related help.
afx_msg void OnContextHelp();
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnCreate
Called by the framework after the frame is created.
afx_msg int OnCreate(LPCREATESTRUCT lpCreateStruct);
Parameters
[in] lpCreateStruct
A pointer to the CREATESTRUCT Structure for the new frame.
Return Value
0 to continue with the frame creation; -1 to destroy the frame.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnDestroy
Called by the framework when the frame is destroyed.
afx_msg void OnDestroy();
Remarks
The accelerator table and all windows are destroyed.
CFrameWndEx::OnDrawMenuImage
Called by the framework when the application draws the image associated with a menu item.
virtual BOOL OnDrawMenuImage(
CDC* pDC,
const CMFCToolBarMenuButton* pMenuButton,
const CRect& rectImage);
Parameters
[in] pDC
A pointer to a device context.
[in] pMenuButton
A pointer to a menu button whose image is being rendered.
[in] rectImage
A pointer to a Rect structure that specifies the screen position and size of the image.
Return Value
TRUE if the framework successfully renders the image; FALSE otherwise.
Remarks
Override this method if you want to customize the image rendering for the menu items that belong to the menu bar owned by the CFrameWndEx derived object.
CFrameWndEx::OnDrawMenuLogo
Called by the framework when a CMFCPopupMenu object processes a WM_PAINT message.
virtual void OnDrawMenuLogo(
CDC* pDC,
CMFCPopupMenu* pMenu,
const CRect& rectLogo);
Parameters
[in] pDC
A pointer to a device context.
[in] pMenu
A pointer to the menu item.
[in] rectLogo
A reference to a constant CRect structure that specifies the screen position and size of the menu logo.
Remarks
Override this function if you want to display a logo on the pop-up menu that belongs to the menu bar owned by the CFrameWndEx derived object.
CFrameWndEx::OnDWMCompositionChanged
Called by the framework when Desktop Window Manager (DWM) composition has been enabled or disabled.
afx_msg LRESULT OnDWMCompositionChanged(
WPARAM wp,
LPARAM lp);
Parameters
[in] wp
This parameter is not used.
[in] lp
This parameter is not used.
Return Value
Always returns 0.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnExitSizeMove
Called by the framework when the frame stops moving or resizing.
LRESULT OnExitSizeMove(
WPARAM wp,
LPARAM lp);
Parameters
[in] wp
This parameter is not used.
[in] lp
This parameter is not used.
Return Value
Always returns 0.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnGetMinMaxInfo
Called by the framework when the frame is resized to set window dimension limits.
afx_msg void OnGetMinMaxInfo(MINMAXINFO FAR* lpMMI);
Parameters
[in] lpMMI
Pointer to a MINMAXINFO structure.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnIdleUpdateCmdUI
Called by the framework to update the frame display when command processing is idle.
afx_msg LRESULT OnIdleUpdateCmdUI(
WPARAM wParam = 0,
LPARAM lParam = 0);
Parameters
[in] wParam
This parameter is not used.
[in] lParam
This parameter is not used.
Return Value
Always returns 0.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnLButtonDown
The framework calls this method when the user presses the left mouse button.
afx_msg void OnLButtonDown(
UINT nFlags,
CPoint point);
Parameters
[in] nFlags
Indicates whether the user pressed modifier keys. For possible values see the parameter wParam in WM_LBUTTONDOWN Notification.
[in] point
Specifies the x and y coordinates of the pointer, relative to the upper-left corner of the window.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnLButtonUp
The framework calls this method when the user releases the left mouse button.
afx_msg void OnLButtonUp(
UINT nFlags,
CPoint point);
Parameters
[in] nFlags
Indicates whether the user pressed modifier keys. For possible values see the parameter wParam in WM_LBUTTONUP Notification.
[in] point
Specifies the x and y coordinates of the pointer, relative to the upper-left corner of the window.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnMenuButtonToolHitTest
Called by the framework when a CMFCToolBarButton object processes a WM_NCHITTEST message.
virtual BOOL OnMenuButtonToolHitTest(
CMFCToolBarButton* pButton,
TOOLINFO* pTI);
Parameters
[in] pButton
A pointer to the tool bar button.
[out] pTI
A pointer to a tool information structure.
Return Value
TRUE if the application fills the pTI parameter. FALSE otherwise.
Remarks
Override this method if you want to provide a tooltip information about a specific menu item.
CFrameWndEx::OnMenuChar
Called by the framework when a menu is displayed and the user presses a key that does not correspond to a command.
afx_msg LRESULT OnMenuChar(
UINT nChar,
UINT nFlags,
CMenu* pMenu);
Parameters
[in] nChar
Character code of the pressed key.
[in] nFlags
Contains the MF_POPUP flag if the menu displayed is a submenu; contains the MF_SYSMENU flag if the menu displayed is a control menu.
[in] pMenu
Pointer to a menu.
Return Value
The high-order word must be one of the following values.
0
The framework should ignore the keystroke.
1
The framework should close the menu.
2
The framework should select one of the items displayed in the menu. The low-order word contains the ID of the command to select.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnMouseMove
The framework calls this method when the pointer moves.
afx_msg void OnMouseMove(
UINT nFlags,
CPoint point);
Parameters
[in] nFlags
Indicates whether a user pressed modifier keys. For possible values see the parameter wParam in WM_MOUSEMOVE Notification.
[in] point
Specifies the x and y coordinates of the pointer relative to the upper-left corner of the window.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnMoveMiniFrame
Called by the framework when a pane window moves.
virtual BOOL OnMoveMiniFrame(CWnd* pFrame);
Parameters
[in] pFrame
Pointer to the CPaneFrameWnd Class pane window.
Return Value
TRUE if the pane window was not docked; FALSE if the pane window was docked.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnNcActivate
Called by the framework when the non-client area of the frame must be redrawn to indicate a change in the active state.
afx_msg BOOL OnNcActivate(BOOL bActive);
Parameters
[in] bActive
TRUE to draw the frame active; FALSE to draw the frame inactive.
Return Value
Nonzero to continue with default processing; 0 to prevent the non-client area from being deactivated.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnNcCalcSize
Called by the framework when the size and position of the client area must be calculated.
afx_msg void OnNcCalcSize(
BOOL bCalcValidRects,
NCCALCSIZE_PARAMS FAR* lpncsp);
Parameters
[in] bCalcValidRects
TRUE when the application must specify a valid client area; otherwise, FALSE.
[in] lpncsp
Pointer to a NCCALCSIZE_PARAMS structure that contains frame dimension changes.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnNcHitTest
Called by the framework when the pointer moves or when a mouse button is pressed or released.
afx_msg LRESULT OnNcHitTest(CPoint point);
Parameters
[in] point
The location of the pointer in screen coordinates.
Return Value
A pointer hit enumerated value. For a list of possible values see WM_NCHITTEST Notification.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnNcMouseMove
Called by the framework when the pointer moves in a non-client area.
afx_msg void OnNcMouseMove(
UINT nHitTest,
CPoint point);
Parameters
[in] nHitTest
A pointer hit enumerated value. For a list of possible values see WM_NCHITTEST Notification.
[in] point
The location of the pointer in screen coordinates.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnNcPaint
Called by the framework when the non-client area must be painted.
afx_msg void OnNcPaint();
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnPaneCheck
Called by the framework to control the visibility of a pane.
afx_msg BOOL OnPaneCheck(UINT nID);
Parameters
[in] nID
Control ID of a pane.
Return Value
TRUE if the command was handled; FALSE to continue with command processing.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnPostPreviewFrame
Called by the framework when the user changes the print preview mode.
afx_msg LRESULT OnPostPreviewFrame(
WPARAM wParam,
LPARAM lParam);
Parameters
[in] wParam
This parameter is not used.
[in] lParam
TRUE when the frame is in print preview mode; FALSE when print preview mode is off.
Return Value
Always returns 0.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnPowerBroadcast
Called by the framework when a power management event occurs.
afx_msg LRESULT OnPowerBroadcast(
WPARAM wp,
LPARAM lp);
Parameters
[in] wp
The power management event. For a list of possible values see WM_POWERBROADCAST Message.
[in] lp
This parameter is not used.
Return Value
Result from calling the default window procedure.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnSetMenu
Called by the framework to replace the frame window menu.
afx_msg LRESULT OnSetMenu(
WPARAM wp,
LPARAM lp);
BOOL OnSetMenu(HMENU hmenu);
Parameters
[in] wp
Handle to the new frame window menu.
[in] lp
Handle to the new window menu.
[in] hmenu
Handle to the new frame window menu.
Return Value
LRESULT is the result from calling the default window procedure.
BOOL is TRUE if the event was handled; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnSetPreviewMode
Called by the framework to set the print preview mode for the frame.
virtual void OnSetPreviewMode(
BOOL bPreview,
CPrintPreviewState* pState);
Parameters
[in] bPreview
TRUE to enable print preview; FALSE to disable print preview.
[in] pState
Pointer to a CPrintPreviewState frame state structure.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnSetText
Called by the framework to set the text of a window.
afx_msg LRESULT OnSetText(
WPARAM wParam,
LPARAM lParam);
Parameters
[in] wParam
This parameter is not used.
[in] lParam
Pointer to the text for the window.
Return Value
Return value from a call to DefWindowProc.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnShowCustomizePane
Called by the framework when it displays a QuickCustomizePane.
virtual BOOL OnShowCustomizePane(
CMFCPopupMenu* pMenuPane,
UINT uiToolbarID);
Parameters
[in] pMenuPane
A pointer to the quick customize pane.
[in] uiToolbarID
The control ID of the toolbar to customize.
Return Value
This method always return TRUE.
Remarks
The quick customize menu is a pop-up menu that appears when you click the toolbar’s customize button
CFrameWndEx::OnShowPanes
Called by the framework to show or hide panes.
virtual BOOL OnShowPanes(BOOL bShow);
Parameters
[in] bShow
TRUE if the application shows the panes; FALSE otherwise.
Return Value
This method always return FALSE.
Remarks
The default implementation shows the panes if bShow is TRUE and the panes are hidden or when bShow is FALSE and the panes are visible.
The default implementation hides the panes if bShow is TRUE and the panes are visible or when bShow is FALSE and the panes are hidden.
Override this method in a derived class to execute custom code when the framework shows or hides panes.
CFrameWndEx::OnShowPopupMenu
Called by the framework when it displays a pop-up menu.
virtual BOOL OnShowPopupMenu(CMFCPopupMenu* pMenu);
Parameters
[in] pMenu
A pointer to a pop-up menu.
Return Value
TRUE if the pop-up menu is visible; otherwise FALSE.
Remarks
Override this method in a derived class to execute custom code when the framework displays a pop-up menu. For example, override this method to change the background color of the commands in a pop-up menu.
CFrameWndEx::OnSize
Called by the framework after the frame's size changes.
afx_msg void OnSize(
UINT nType,
int cx,
int cy);
Parameters
[in] nType
The type of resizing. For possible values see the parameter wParam in WM_SIZE Notification.
[in] cx
New width of the frame in pixels.
[in] cy
New height of the frame in pixels.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnSizing
Called by the framework when the user resizes the frame.
afx_msg void OnSizing(
UINT fwSide,
LPRECT pRect);
Parameters
[in] fwSide
The edge of the frame that is moved. See the parameter wParam in WM_SIZING Notification.
[in, out] pRect
Pointer to a CRect or RECT structure that contains the frame's coordinates.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnSysColorChange
Called by the framework when the system colors change.
void OnSysColorChange();
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnTearOffMenu
Called by the framework when the application displays a menu that has a tear-off bar.
virtual BOOL OnTearOffMenu(
CMFCPopupMenu* pMenuPopup,
CPane* pBar);
Parameters
[in] pMenuPopup
A pointer to a pop-up menu.
[in] pBar
A pointer to a tear-off bar.
Return Value
TRUE if the pop-up menu with the tear-off bar is enabled; otherwise FALSE.
Remarks
Override this method in a derived class to execute custom code when the framework displays a control bar.
The default implementation does nothing and returns TRUE.
CFrameWndEx::OnToolbarContextMenu
Called by the framework to build a toolbar pop-up menu.
afx_msg LRESULT OnToolbarContextMenu(
WPARAM wp,
LPARAM lp);
Parameters
[in] wp
This parameter is not used.
[in] lp
This parameter is not used.
Return Value
Always returns 1.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnToolbarCreateNew
The framework calls this method to create a new toolbar.
afx_msg LRESULT OnToolbarCreateNew(
WPARAM wp,
LPARAM lp);
Parameters
[in] wp
This parameter is not used.
[in] lp
Pointer to the text for the title bar of the toolbar.
Return Value
Pointer to the new toolbar; or NULL if a toolbar was not created.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnToolbarDelete
Called by the framework when a toolbar is deleted.
afx_msg LRESULT OnToolbarDelete(
WPARAM,
LPARAM lp);
Parameters
[in]
This parameter is not used.
[in] lp
Pointer to a toolbar.
Return Value
TRUE if the toolbar was deleted; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnUpdateFrameMenu
Called by the framework to set the frame menu.
virtual void OnUpdateFrameMenu(HMENU hMenuAlt);
Parameters
[in] hMenuAlt
Handle to the alternative menu.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnUpdateFrameTitle
The framework calls this method to update the title bar of the frame window.
virtual void OnUpdateFrameTitle(BOOL bAddToTitle);
Parameters
[in] bAddToTitle
TRUE to add the active document title to the frame window title bar; otherwise FALSE.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnUpdatePaneMenu
Called by the framework to update the pane menu.
afx_msg void OnUpdatePaneMenu(CCmdUI* pCmdUI);
Parameters
[in] pCmdUI
Pointer to the pane user interface object.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::OnWindowPosChanged
Called by the framework when the frame size, position, or z-order has changed because of a call to a window management method.
afx_msg void OnWindowPosChanged(WINDOWPOS FAR* lpwndpos);
Parameters
[in] lpwndpos
Pointer to a WINDOWPOS structure that contains the new size and position.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::PaneFromPoint
Searches each pane for the given point.
CBasePane* PaneFromPoint(
CPoint point,
int nSensitivity,
bool bExactBar,
CRuntimeClass* pRTCBarType) const;
CBasePane* PaneFromPoint(
CPoint point,
int nSensitivity,
DWORD& dwAlignment,
CRuntimeClass* pRTCBarType) const;
Parameters
[in] point
The screen coordinates of the point to check.
[in] nSensitivity
Expand the bounding rectangle of each control bar by this amount when searching for point.
[in] bExactBar
TRUE to ignore the nSensitivity parameter; otherwise, FALSE.
[in] pRTCBarType
If not NULL, the method searches only the control bars of the specified type.
[out] dwAlignment
If successful, this parameter contains the side of the control bar that is closest to the specified point. Otherwise, this parameter is not initialized.
Return Value
A pointer to a control bar that contains the point; NULL if no control is found.
Remarks
This method searches all the control bars in your application for a point.
Use nSensitivity to increase the size of the search area. Use pRTCBarType to restrict the types of control bars that the method searches.
CFrameWndEx::PreTranslateMessage
Handles specific window messages before they are dispatched.
virtual BOOL PreTranslateMessage(MSG* pMsg);
Parameters
[in] pMsg
A pointer to a MSG structure that contains the message to process.
Return Value
Non-zero if the message was handled and should not be dispatched; 0 if the message was not handled and should be dispatched.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::RecalcLayout
Adjusts the layout of the frame and its child windows.
virtual void RecalcLayout(BOOL bNotify = TRUE);
Parameters
[in] bNotify
Specifies whether to notify the OLE client item about the layout change.
Remarks
This method is called when the size of the frame window has changed or when control bars are displayed or hidden.
CFrameWndEx::RemovePaneFromDockManager
Unregisters a pane and removes it from the docking manager.
void RemovePaneFromDockManager(
CBasePane* pControlBar,
BOOL bDestroy,
BOOL bAdjustLayout,
BOOL bAutoHide,
CBasePane* pBarReplacement);
Parameters
[in] pControlBar
A pointer to the control bar pane to remove.
[in] bDestroy
TRUE to destroy the control bar after removing it; FALSE otherwise.
[in] bAdjustLayout
TRUE to adjust the docking layout; FALSE otherwise.
[in] bAutoHide
TRUE if the control bar is in auto-hide mode; FALSE otherwise.
[in] pBarReplacement
A pointer to a pane that replaces the removed pane.
Remarks
Use this method to remove a control bar from the docking layout of the frame window.
The CDockingManager Class handles the layout of control bars. You must register each control bar with the docking manager by using the CFrameWndEx::AddPane method or the CFrameWndEx::InsertPane method.
CFrameWndEx::SetDockState
Restores the docking layout to the docking state stored in the registry.
void SetDockState(const CDockState& state);
Parameters
state
The docking state. This parameter is ignored.
CFrameWndEx::SetPrintPreviewFrame
Sets the print preview frame window.
void SetPrintPreviewFrame(CFrameWnd* pWnd);
Parameters
[in] pWnd
Pointer to a print preview frame window.
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::SetupToolbarMenu
Inserts user-defined commands into a toolbar menu.
void SetupToolbarMenu(
CMenu& menu,
const UINT uiViewUserToolbarCmdFirst,
const UINT uiViewUserToolbarCmdLast);
Parameters
[in] menu
A CMenu object to be modified.
[in] uiViewUserToolbarCmdFirst
The first user-defined command.
[in] uiViewUserToolbarCmdLast
The last user-defined command.
Remarks
The framework stores user-defined commands in a list. Use uiViewUserToolbarCmdFirst and uiViewUserToolbarCmdList to specify the indexes of the commands to insert.
CFrameWndEx::ShowFullScreen
Switches the main frame between full-screen mode and regular mode.
void ShowFullScreen();
CFrameWndEx::ShowPane
Shows or hides the specified pane.
void ShowPane(
CBasePane* pBar,
BOOL bShow,
BOOL bDelay,
BOOL bActivate);
Parameters
[in] pBar
A pointer to the control bar to show or hide.
[in] bShow
If TRUE, the application shows the control bar. Otherwise, the application hides the control bar.
[in] bDelay
If TRUE, delay the adjustment of the docking layout until the framework calls CFrameWndEx::AdjustDockingLayout. Otherwise, recalculate the docking layout immediately.
[in] bActivate
If TRUE, make the control bar active. Otherwise, display the control bar in an inactive state.
CFrameWndEx::UpdateCaption
Called by the framework to update the window frame caption.
void UpdateCaption();
Remarks
CFrameWndEx::WinHelp
Invokes either the WinHelp application or context related help.
virtual void WinHelp(
DWORD dwData,
UINT nCmd = HELP_CONTEXT);
Parameters
dwData
Data that depends on the nCmd parameter. For a list of possible values see WinHelp.
nCmd
The help command. For a list of possible values see WinHelp.