Windows with C++: Windows Template Library 8.0

The latest installment of my Windows with C++ column is now online in the December 2007 issue of MSDN Magazine.

Windows with C++: Windows Template Library 8.0

The developers responsible for the Windows Template Library (WTL) recently released a new version of this excellent library that fully supports virtually all of the new user interface features and enhancements introduced with Windows Vista. This month I'll be highlighting some of the new features in this latest release.

Enjoy!

If you’re looking for one of my previous articles here is a complete list of them for you to browse through.

© 2007 Kenny Kerr

Published Thursday, November 15, 2007 1:28 AM by KennyKerr

Comments

# re: Windows with C++: Windows Template Library 8.0

Thursday, November 15, 2007 5:17 PM by Aaron Ballman

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can get the new-style open and save dialogs with the same old Win32 APIs (not using COM).  You simply have to ensure that you're not using templates or explorer hooks when filling out the OPENFILENAME structure.

# re: Windows with C++: Windows Template Library 8.0

Thursday, November 15, 2007 5:23 PM by KennyKerr

Aaron: that is true however you will not be able to use any of the powerful new features.

# re: Windows with C++: Windows Template Library 8.0

Friday, November 16, 2007 11:49 AM by Aaron Ballman

Pfft, but it *looks* pretty.  ;-)  Heh, thanks for pointing out the obvious logic error on that one.  :-)

# re: Windows with C++: Windows Template Library 8.0

Friday, November 16, 2007 2:30 PM by KennyKerr

Any time...  :)