SftButton/DLL 3.0 - Button Control

SftButton/DLL Wizard Help

SftButton/DLL Wizard

The SftButton/DLL Wizard is used to define a new button control look or to edit an existing look. The definitions are saved in button definition files with the extension *.BTN.

Visit each tab page (on the right hand side) and set the desired properties. These will immediately be reflected in the sample button control (on the left side).

The most important tab is the "Class Info" tab. Define the C or C++ information as it is used in your application. Once you have filled in this information correctly, click on the C or C++/MFC tab. The source code displayed can now be copied into your application. Make sure to read the step-by-step instructions in the source code. This source code usually requires only minimal changes to work in your application. You will have to provide your own pictures and button text, but the other initialization information can be used as-is.

Once you have defined your button control settings, you can save the BTN file (for later editing). If you make modifications to your button control definition, you will of course have to again copy the generated source code (or portions).

If you want detailed information about a specific setting that can be changed by the SftButton/DLL Wizard, make the control for the setting the current control by moving the input focus and hit F1.