MFC Training Class, MFC Programming Course, Learn MFC

Microsoft Certified Partner

MFC Programming for C++ Programmers

Duration: 5 days | Price: Contact a Career Consultant for pricing

Students Will Learn:

Developer Studio IDE
Windows Programming Model
MFC Class Hierarchy
Serialization & Persistence
Message Handling

MFC Controls
Menus and Dialogs
Graphic Device Interface
ADO/ODBC Database Programming

Description: This hands on MFC programming course presents the structure and use of Visual C++ and the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) library for Graphical User Interface programming, the Document/View architecture, SDI, MDI, ODBC, and DAO programming. The course includes the use of the Visual Studio automated tools (wizards), but emphasizes a thorough grounding in event driven programming and the MFC object hierarchies. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the structure of the MFC and how the objects interact. The course provides an introduction to how Windows works at the message level, important for debugging as well as for understanding MFC objects. Students will become familiar with important base classes and the inheritance hierarchy; understand how the hierarchies are organized; and learn how MFC objects interact with the Windows operating system.

Prerequisites: A working knowledge of C++.

MFC Programming for C++ Programmers Course Overview:

Developer Studio IDE Developer Studio Docking Windows Project Views: File, Class, Resource Using InfoViewer Debugging Tools AppWizard and ClassWizard Building a Skeleton Project		Serialization and Persistent Documents CArchive Object Document Serialization Serializing Pointers Creating Persistent Classes Serializing CObject Pointers Serializing Collections
Windows Programming Model Windows Software Architecture Event-Driven Programming Messages and Message Encapsulation Windows Libraries and APIs Resources and Resource Types		The Mouse Windows Mouse Processing CWnd Class Mouse Support Capturing the Mouse Mouse Cursor Using MFC for Drawing with the Mouse
MFC Class Hierarchy MFC and the Application Framework MFC Base Classes Elements of an MFC Program MFC Collection Classes Iterating Collections Documents Document/View Architecture Frames MFC Diagnostic Facilities Exceptions		Menus Logical Menu Design Style Recommendations Building a Menu Menu Resources Command Routing Implementing Message Handlers Specifying Shortcuts and Accelerators Dealing with Unavailable Options CMenu Class and Dynamic Context Menus MFC Strings and Use of Stringtables
Message Handling Message Handling The Message Map Adding Message Handlers with ClassWizard		The Keyboard Windows Keyboard Conventions Keystroke and Character Messages Capturing Keystroke Input
The CWND Class CWnd Encapsulation of Windows CWnd Class Hierarchy Changing Window Class Attributes Window Activation and Keyboard Focus		MDI and Multiple Views SDI vs. MDI Applications Multiple View Types Multiple Views Under SDI and MDI Document Templates Instancing a View Adding a New Document Class
Document/View Architecture The Document/View Model Document and View Classes Document Templates Saving and Loading Documents Using Multiple Views SDI and MDI Application Styles Decoupling Document and View Navigating the Classes		Controls Mapping Control Variables Modifying Control Attributes Push Buttons, Check Boxes, RadioButtons Edit Controls List Boxes and Combo Boxes Tree Controls Spin Buttons, Progress Bars, and Sliders Control Views
Splitter Windows Static and Dynamic Split Views Creating a Dynamic Split Window Add a Dynamic Splitter as a Separate MDI View Integrating a Static Split Window Synchronizing Document and Views		Introduction to Resources Windows Resources Overview Icons, Cursors, and Bitmaps Toolbars and Status Bars Strings and Fonts Menus and Dialogs
Dialogs Dialog Modality Programming a Modal Dialog Programming a Modeless Dialog Connecting Code to the Dialog with ClassWizard Building Custom Dialogs Handling Control Messages Using OCX Controls Keyboard Traversal Data Communication Between Dialog and Parent Common Dialog Boxes Property Sheets and Tabbed Dialogs Connecting a Dialog to a Menu Item DDX/DDV		The Graphics Device Interface Device Contexts and CDCs GDI Drawing Tools and Attributes GDI Object Creation and Cleanup Colors GDI Coordinate Systems and Mapping Modes Regions and Clipping Drawing Functions Text Functions Pens and Brushes Fonts Bitmaps and DIBs Icons and Cursors
Database Programming MFC Capabilities The Jet Engine MFC Database Classes Using CRecordView Overview of SQL DAO What is DAO? DAO Objects DAO Classes AppWizard and ClassWizard Support Browsing, Adding, Updating and Deleting Records ODBC What is ODBC? ODBC Administration ODBC Classes AppWizard & Class Wizard Support Browsing, Adding, Updating and Deleting using CRecordSet		Form Views Form, Scroll, and Edit Views Creating a Form View from a Dialog Template Adding a Form View to a Document Handling Messages for View Controls Initializing and Sizing the Form View Preventing User Resizing

Student Testimonials

"Exceeded my expectations. This class was so much more than just going through the motions. Lab time was structured in such a way to give me time to think. The class was structured to fit my learning style which is 'learn by example'."
– S.B., DST Systems

"After attending this class, I will say that it was the BEST training I have ever had. The instructor was exemplary and he is well qualified. He was so patient and knowledgeable. Your assistance and especially customer service, is also exemplary. You have both made my experience with HOTT a terrific one. I will recommend HOTT to everyone that needs computer related training. In the future, I will only utilize HOTT for my training needs."
– K.K., Puget Sound Workers' Compensation Trust

"I wish I had taken this course in 95 when I first started programming for Windows. This course has cleared up many technical questions I had about the operation of Windows and how to better program for Windows. The instructor was exceptionally knowledgeable and communicated his knowledge clearly and answered my many questions. He also has excellent speaking skills. (no umms or ahhs)"
– L.A., Manitoba HVDC Research Center

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