CFileDialog and Windows Vista

[raceirolg]

Hello! Here's another WindowsVista issue...

I developed a C++ program in Visual Studio 2005 w/c was compiled in a Windows XP OS. The application works properly, except that I noticed that the Open Dialog UI (CFileDialog) is different when run in Windows Vista.

In WinXP, the "Files of Type" Combo box displays all the selections when the pull down button is clicked. (combo box is expanded)

On the other hand, in WindowsVista, the combo box only displays the 1st selection even if you click the pull down button. But when you press the down arrow key in your keyboard, the other selections will be displayed one by one (e.g. All Files (*.*) ). This issue occurs when there are only 2 File types selection in the combo box. (combo box is not expanded)

I also noticed that in Windows Vista, when there are more than 2 File types in the combo box, vertical scroll bar will appear.

How can my application properly display all the selections (just like File name combo box) in Windows Vista?

Thank you.

[raceirolg]

I now discovered that my CFileDialog in Windows Vista still has the "look and feel" / properties of WinXP that's why some controls and icons are not similar to the CFileDialog of Vista.

So now my question is, how can my application (compiled in VS2005) "adapt" the CFileDialog properties of Windows Vista? Is there any libraries to be updated during my compilation?

Thank you.

=)

Hello! Here's another WindowsVista issue...

I developed a C++ program in Visual Studio 2005 w/c was compiled in a Windows XP OS. The application works properly, except that I noticed that the Open Dialog UI (CFileDialog) is different when run in Windows Vista.

In WinXP, the "Files of Type" Combo box displays all the selections when the pull down button is clicked. (combo box is expanded)

On the other hand, in WindowsVista, the combo box only displays the 1st selection even if you click the pull down button. But when you press the down arrow key in your keyboard, the other selections will be displayed one by one (e.g. All Files (*.*) ). This issue occurs when there are only 2 File types selection in the combo box. (combo box is not expanded)

I also noticed that in Windows Vista, when there are more than 2 File types in the combo box, vertical scroll bar will appear.

How can my application properly display all the selections (just like File name combo box) in Windows Vista?

Thank you.

[Ted.]

how can my application (compiled in VS2005) "adapt" the CFileDialog properties of Windows Vista? Is there any libraries to be updated during my compilation?

you need to remove OFN_ENABLEHOOK flag. You can disable the hook just before the DoModal, e.g.

dlg.m_ofn.Flags &= ~OFN_ENABLEHOOK;

[raceirolg]

Thanks for the reply.

I tried applying the line of code you stated, however, Debug Assertion occured. I just ignored it then the CFileDialog appeared, still w/ the old style look. (not Vista look).

Anyway, the non-Vista look is okay except that the "Files of Type" combo box length doesn't expand if it only contains 2 entries:

E.g.
Data Files (*.dat)
All Files (*.*)

When the pull down arrow of the combo box is pressed, the combo box does not expand, thus giving the user the mis-impression that only one File Type exists. But when you press the down arrow key in the keyboard, the All Files (*.*) will appear.

(If the entries are more than 2, a vertical scroll bar will appear)

you need to remove OFN_ENABLEHOOK flag. You can disable the hook just before the DoModal, e.g.

dlg.m_ofn.Flags &= ~OFN_ENABLEHOOK;

[PadexArt]

Hello! Here's another WindowsVista issue...

Please don't hijack other people's threads. Make a new one for you question instead. A moderator should split this thread to give a chance to the OP to receive an answer to his problem.

[raceirolg]

My apologies for the misunderstanding. Since the thread was entitled "Windows Vista issues", i thought one can post here anything about the topic (general).

anyway, i made a more specific thread, Windows Vista CFileDialog Problem.

thank you. =)

Please don't hijack other people's threads. Make a new one for you question instead. A moderator should split this thread to give a chance to the OP to receive an answer to his problem.

[raceirolg]

question previously from Windows Vista issue thread:

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Hello! Here's another WindowsVista issue...

I developed a C++ program in Visual Studio 2005 w/c was compiled in a Windows XP OS. The application works properly, except that I noticed that the Open Dialog UI (CFileDialog) is different when run in Windows Vista.

In WinXP, the "Files of Type" Combo box displays all the selections when the pull down button is clicked. (combo box is expanded)

On the other hand, in WindowsVista, the combo box only displays the 1st selection even if you click the pull down button. But when you press the down arrow key in your keyboard, the other selections will be displayed one by one (e.g. All Files (*.*) ). This issue occurs when there are only 2 File types selection in the combo box. (combo box is not expanded)

I also noticed that in Windows Vista, when there are more than 2 File types in the combo box, vertical scroll bar will appear.

How can my application properly display all the selections (just like File name combo box) in Windows Vista?

Thank you.

[raceirolg]

I now discovered that my CFileDialog in Windows Vista still has the "look and feel" / properties of WinXP that's why some controls and icons are not similar to the CFileDialog of Vista.

So now my question is, how can my application (compiled in VS2005) "adapt" the CFileDialog properties of Windows Vista? Is there any libraries to be updated during my compilation?

Thank you.

=)

question previously from Windows Vista issue thread:

=====

Hello! Here's another WindowsVista issue...

I developed a C++ program in Visual Studio 2005 w/c was compiled in a Windows XP OS. The application works properly, except that I noticed that the Open Dialog UI (CFileDialog) is different when run in Windows Vista.

In WinXP, the "Files of Type" Combo box displays all the selections when the pull down button is clicked. (combo box is expanded)

On the other hand, in WindowsVista, the combo box only displays the 1st selection even if you click the pull down button. But when you press the down arrow key in your keyboard, the other selections will be displayed one by one (e.g. All Files (*.*) ). This issue occurs when there are only 2 File types selection in the combo box. (combo box is not expanded)

I also noticed that in Windows Vista, when there are more than 2 File types in the combo box, vertical scroll bar will appear.

How can my application properly display all the selections (just like File name combo box) in Windows Vista?

Thank you.

[raceirolg]

Thanks for the reply.

I tried applying the line of code you stated, however, Debug Assertion occured. I just ignored it then the CFileDialog appeared, still w/ the old style look. (not Vista look).

Anyway, the non-Vista look is okay except that the "Files of Type" combo box length doesn't expand if it only contains 2 entries:

E.g.
Data Files (*.dat)
All Files (*.*)

When the pull down arrow of the combo box is pressed, the combo box does not expand, thus giving the user the mis-impression that only one File Type exists. But when you press the down arrow key in the keyboard, the All Files (*.*) will appear.

(If the entries are more than 2, a vertical scroll bar will appear)

you need to remove OFN_ENABLEHOOK flag. You can disable the hook just before the DoModal, e.g.

dlg.m_ofn.Flags &= ~OFN_ENABLEHOOK;

[ovidiucucu]

[ Split thread ]

[raceirolg]

even if i implement the above code, the controls (icons, combo boxes, etc) would still look like Win2K controls (the old style). Even if i compile my program in a WinVista or WinXP environment same behaviour occurs. (I developed the program in Visual Studio .NET 2005). Hope you could help me on this. Thank you. =)