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    Run a program in fullscreen

    How do I write a full-screen program? Can I specify a style in a resource file like this:
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    STYLE DS_3DLOOK | WS_MAXIMIZEBOX | SOMETHING_FULLSCREEN | . . .
    or do I need to make it fullscreen when handling the WM_INITDIALOG message?
    Ever notice how fast Windows runs?
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    Have you tried WS_MAXIMIZE
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    Full screen... as in no title bar on top, and no Windows task bar on the bottom of the screen.
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    Neither did I.
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    You can get the device context to the entire screen by calling GetDC with a NULL argument. This will allow you to draw anywhere and get the information for the screen dimensions.
    Last edited by AndrewHunter; 06-10-2011 at 01:53 PM.

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    Create a popup window (WS_POPUP) the size of the desktop window.

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    VirtualAce, I do not know why I did not think of that! Thanks!
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