MariusN Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Ok folks...maybe this is a stupid question, but as AutoIt is my first Programming Language, and i have been using it for quite some time, i have never used ""GUICtrlCreateDummy()"" What is the actual purpose of this function? I mean, can it help a guy in some way? tia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Melba23 Posted May 18, 2011 Moderators Share Posted May 18, 2011 MariusN,I have come across a number of occasions when a Dummy control was useful: - 1. When using an Accelerator key without a corresponding control. You need a control to link to the Accelerator key, so if you do not have one (or do not want to use an existing one) you can use a Dummy.- 2. To fire a function from within a Windows message handler. You should return from a handler ASAP - by using GUICtrlSendToDummy you can exit quickly and get the Dummy control to fire with a specific value depending on the result.- 3. It is often useful to know the range of ControlIDs used by ListViewItems where you do not need to use variables to store each one. A Dummy control before and after the creation of the ListViewItems will do this for you.And there are doubtless many more.... M23 mLipok 1 Any of my own code posted anywhere on the forum is available for use by others without any restriction of any kind Open spoiler to see my UDFs: Spoiler ArrayMultiColSort ---- Sort arrays on multiple columnsChooseFileFolder ---- Single and multiple selections from specified path treeview listingDate_Time_Convert -- Easily convert date/time formats, including the language usedExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBoxGUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUIGUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable framesGUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView itemsGUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeViewMarquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIsNoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxesNotify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the displayScrollbars ----------Automatically sized scrollbars with a single commandStringSize ---------- Automatically size controls to fit textToast -------------- Small GUIs which pop out of the notification area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEOSoft Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Your point #3 can even be extended to giving you a start and ending point for dynamic controls which may have to be deleted and then recreated dynamicly again. I often use it to get me out of touchy spots. It can also be used to store a value which you may have to work with several times in a script instead of using a variable and having to constantly set/reset that. George Question about decompiling code? Read the decompiling FAQ and don't bother posting the question in the forums.Be sure to read and follow the forum rules. -AKA the AutoIt Reading and Comprehension Skills test.*** The PCRE (Regular Expression) ToolKit for AutoIT - (Updated Oct 20, 2011 ver:3.0.1.13) - Please update your current version before filing any bug reports. The installer now includes both 32 and 64 bit versions. No change in version number. Visit my Blog .. currently not active but it will soon be resplendent with news and views. Also please remove any links you may have to my website. it is soon to be closed and replaced with something else. "Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusN Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 O ok....thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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