Restored from previous forum. Originally posted by blueb.
Anyone know 'where' the default constants are located in the PB package?
e.g. #PB_EventCloseWindow
#Ps_Solid
Regards,
blueb
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Restored from previous forum. Originally posted by blueb.
Doesn't anyone know where to find all these 'pre-defined' constants?
I just learned that the Windows API constants need a # in front of them to work with PureBasic
e.g. SM_CXSCREEN (as defined in Win32.hlp) becomes #SM_CXSCREEN in PB.
I guess that seems obvious to anyone who's used the language for a while, but beginners are really struggling to find info. I think there should be a spot (web page at PureBasic?) with all these type of things answered. Either a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page or a series of basic info pages (besides the actual PB Help pages)
Here is an example of some info that I'm looking for at this moment.
1 - where are the pre-defined constants kept?
2 - How can I look through them?
3 - Windows API uses a lot of structures. How can I can I send info to and receive info from a WinAPI structure (such as RECT)?
4 - How can I use standard DLL files in my applications?
etc. etc.
While having some experience with WinAPI helps me, I understand beginners need a place to find answers to these questions.
These forums help a lot, but it is hard to sift through the posts. The should be a better place to place these FAQ
Regards,
blueb
Doesn't anyone know where to find all these 'pre-defined' constants?
I just learned that the Windows API constants need a # in front of them to work with PureBasic
e.g. SM_CXSCREEN (as defined in Win32.hlp) becomes #SM_CXSCREEN in PB.
I guess that seems obvious to anyone who's used the language for a while, but beginners are really struggling to find info. I think there should be a spot (web page at PureBasic?) with all these type of things answered. Either a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page or a series of basic info pages (besides the actual PB Help pages)
Here is an example of some info that I'm looking for at this moment.
1 - where are the pre-defined constants kept?
2 - How can I look through them?
3 - Windows API uses a lot of structures. How can I can I send info to and receive info from a WinAPI structure (such as RECT)?
4 - How can I use standard DLL files in my applications?
etc. etc.
While having some experience with WinAPI helps me, I understand beginners need a place to find answers to these questions.
These forums help a lot, but it is hard to sift through the posts. The should be a better place to place these FAQ
Regards,
blueb