Hey, am trying to create an application that displays a text box and a submit button, so that the user can type text into the text box, click submit and it saves it into a txt file. Could you help me please? Thanks in advanced
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Jump to PostNot sure, but by platform i think he meant linux, windows, mac etc.
Am i right John A?
Jump to PostThe C++ standard doesn't define GUI elements, this is specific to the platform you plan to write it on. Even within an operating system like Windows, you still have choices about which interface you're going to use. There's Win32, .NET, QT, even MFC. You can't get help until you've decided …
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John A
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What platform do you intend to write this on?
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Not sure, but by platform i think he meant linux, windows, mac etc.
Am i right John A?
John A
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The C++ standard doesn't define GUI elements, this is specific to the platform you plan to write it on. Even within an operating system like Windows, you still have choices about which interface you're going to use. There's Win32, .NET, QT, even MFC. You can't get help until you've decided how you're planning to write this.
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Sorry for confusing, thank you
John A
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Well, start learning Win32. The CreateWindow function will help you in creating buttons and textboxes.
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