Child window question

[notta 0]

I have a child window inside of my main window that has a tab control with a scrollbar. Everything is working fine except for a few little annoyances. When I minimize the window it works fine, but when I click on the window to bring it back I see the child window display instantly and then the parent window comes in behind it a second later. Also, I have another issue that when the window is open for a while and I come back to it the child window is shifted to the right and is extending outside the bounds of the parent window. I have not been able to narrow down when this happens, but it has happened quite a few times. If someone has a chance please take a look and see if you see the same thing. Thanks.

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#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <WindowsConstants.au3>
#include <TabConstants.au3>
#include <GUIScrollbars_Ex.au3>
#include <StringSize.au3>
#include <EditConstants.au3>
#include <ComboConstants.au3>
$xWidth = 800
$xHeight = 600
$iPadRight = 20
$iPadBottom = 20
$eColor = 0x80FF80
$oColor = 0xffffff
$Form1 = GUICreate("My GUI", $xWidth, $xHeight) ; will create a dialog box that when displayed is centered
$tab1 = GUICtrlCreateTab(0,10,$xwidth,490)
$t1 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 1")
$t2 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 2")
$t3 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 3")
$t4 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 4")
$t5 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 5")
$t6 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 6")
GUICtrlCreateTabItem("")
$hTab_Win0 = GUICreate("Test", $xWidth - 20, 400, 10, 50, $WS_POPUP, $WS_EX_MDICHILD, $Form1)
GUISetBkColor(0xffffff)
_GUIScrollbars_Generate($hTab_Win0, 0,400)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $Form1)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $hTab_Win0)
; Run the GUI until the dialog is closed
While 1
$msg = GUIGetMsg()
If $msg = $Tab1 Then _Tab()
If $msg = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE Then ExitLoop
WEnd
GUIDelete($hTab_Win0)
GUIDelete($Form1)
Func _Tab()
    Switch GUICtrlRead($tab1)
        Case 0
            GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $hTab_Win0)
        Case 1
            GUISetState(@SW_HIDE, $hTab_Win0)
  Case 2
   GUISetState(@SW_HIDE, $hTab_Win0)
  Case 3
   GUISetState(@SW_HIDE, $hTab_Win0)
  Case 4
   GUISetState(@SW_HIDE, $hTab_Win0)
  Case 5
   GUISetState(@SW_HIDE, $hTab_Win0)
EndSwitch
EndFunc

Edited May 9, 2012 by notta

[armoros 21]

Hello Notta i tested your script but it runs ok with no problems...

I use xp sp3... i just say that because i had read in the forum that some times Gui's looks different in xp or w7...

Maybe im wrong but it works fine...

Edited May 9, 2012 by armoros

[Melba23 2,805]

notta,

I too see no problems when minimizing/restoring the GUI nor any displacement of the child GUI (after about 20 minutes visible). I am using Vista x32.

M23

[notta 0]

Thanks guys. The issue is happening on my Windows 7 machine. I have verified that the child window delay does not happen on Windows XP. I built the test file and had a co-worker run it on his Windows 7 machine and he also sees the delay. I don't have a Vista machine so I can't test that. Anyone have a 7 box they can test it on?

[armoros 21]

I did testit in my sisters w7 x32 pc i executed compiled but no problem..

here is the screenshots

XP-sp3

w7 x 32

I am sorry notta i am fool my sister has Vista x32 too

sorry would love to help but.....

Edited May 9, 2012 by armoros

[notta 0]

haha, thanks anyway man. I have verified it on a 3rd Windows 7 machine so something is wrong.

Edited May 9, 2012 by notta

[armoros 21]

Dont know if that helps notta but try this...you never know...

Pass the Handle of the Parent GUI to the Child GUI using the 'Parent Parameter' and then Disable the Parent GUI.

GUICreate ( "title" [, width [, height [, left [, top [, style [, exStyle [, parent]]]]]]] )

Example

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Au3Check_Parameters=-d -w 1 -w 2 -w 3 -w 4 -w 5 -w 6
#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
Global $hParentGUI
_Main()
Func _Main()
    Local $iButton_1
    $hParentGUI = GUICreate("Example by guinness", 200, 200, -1, -1)
    $iButton_1 = GUICtrlCreateButton("Show MsgBox()", 10, 10, 85, 25)
    GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $hParentGUI)
    While 1
        Switch GUIGetMsg()
            Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
                ExitLoop
            Case $iButton_1
                GUISetState(@SW_DISABLE, $hParentGUI)
                _ChildGUI()
                GUISetState(@SW_ENABLE, $hParentGUI)
        EndSwitch
    WEnd
EndFunc   ;==>Main
Func _ChildGUI()
    GUICreate("Custom MsgBox()", 200, 200, -1, -1, -1, -1, $hParentGUI)
    GUISetState()
    While 1
        Switch GUIGetMsg()
            Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
                GUIDelete()
                ExitLoop
        EndSwitch
    WEnd
EndFunc   ;==>_ChildGUI

[armoros 21]

Hey Notta i know im not helpful but here is a last thing you should try if you wish untill someone with w7 and better knowledge than me help you better...

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GUICtrlCreateTabitem("")

Edited May 9, 2012 by armoros