Edit Boxes and Command buttons

I'm really new to windows programming. The only thing I've done with windows is create the window. What I want to do is make a cryption program with a GUI. I've already done a console version.

I've looked at planetsourcecode and here, and I couldn't find anything useful. I want to make a box where the user can place the text they wan to be uen/encrypted. I want there to be two buttons for chosing what they want to do. And I want there to be another box where the solution will show up. Can anyone show me the way?

Instead of rushing into things, no matter how fun it is, it's usually a good idea to really work with things and learn how they work before trying to create something with a real use.

It sounds like you haven't even started working with Dialog Boxes or anything if you've only just now learnt how to create a window, you'd be working with things you haven't even learnt how to work with yet if that is the case

Actually, I've known how to create a window for some time. I've just never done anything with it. This program I want to make is to help be become familiar with it.

Anyways, do you know a good place to help me become familiar with dialog boxes and such?

Before jumping in over your head (there is an exorbitant amount of knowledge/understanding/experience with MFC or the API), try writing the program with the input text box, the buttons, and the output text box in a single window. From what you've told us, that seems a reasonable task. Once that's done try to go about creating a secondary dialog for the output as you desire.

Baby steps.

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Originally Posted by MetallicA

Anyways, do you know a good place to help me become familiar with dialog boxes and such?

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I pretty much well use old books and http://msdn.microsoft.com I couldn't really recommend any up to date books because I'm not that familiar with any, sorry dude

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Originally Posted by LuckY

Before jumping in over your head (there is an exorbitant amount of knowledge/understanding/experience with MFC or the API), try writing the program with the input text box, the buttons, and the output text box in a single window. From what you've told us, that seems a reasonable task. Once that's done try to go about creating a secondary dialog for the output as you desire.

Baby steps.

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Thanks for clearing me up. I had myself confused. That's how I want to make it.

Any idea where to start?

try http://winprog.net/, especially the dialogs page.