Win32GUIExamples

This repository contains examples of Windows GUI applications using the Win32 API. Each example demonstrates specific aspects of Win32 development, such as window creation, event handling, and custom rendering.

🚀 Features

Basic Win32 window creation Message loop and event handling User interaction via buttons and menus Custom drawing with GDI Dialog boxes and additional UI elements ##🛠 Installation Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/avelic5/Win32GUIExamples-.git Open the project in any C development environment that supports Win32 API (e.g., Visual Studio, Code::Blocks, MinGW, CMake with Ninja, etc.). Compile and run the examples using the provided source files.

Examples

Below are descriptions of each example.

Example 1 - Olympic Rings

This example demonstrates how to draw the Olympic Rings using the GDI in a Win32 application. It covers:

• Handling WM_PAINT messages
• Drawing circles in different colors to create the Olympic rings
• Using BeginPaint and EndPaint for efficient rendering

Example 2 - Merge Messages

This example allows the user to input two separate messages and then combines them by pressing a button. Key features include:

• Capturing user input through text fields
• Dynamically updating the window with the merged message after button click
• Handling WM_COMMAND for button interaction

Example 3 - Display Message in New Window

In this example, the user enters a message, and after pressing a button, a new window pops up displaying that message. Key concepts:

• Capturing and handling user input
• Creating and managing multiple windows
• Displaying a message in a new window

Example 4 - Timer Button

This example shows how to create a button that starts a timer to track the time elapsed after it is pressed. Features include:

• Starting a timer when the button is clicked
• Displaying the time elapsed since the button press
• Handling WM_TIMER for time updates

Example 5 - Dynamic Circle Sizing

This example allows the user to input a number, which then determines the size of two circles: one on the left and one on the right. It covers:

Capturing user input

• Dynamically adjusting UI elements
• Redrawing circles based on the selected value
• Handling WM_PAINT for real-time updates

Example 6 - Musical Note Display

This example simulates a simple musical note selection interface. The user can press a button to display one of the musical notes: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La. Key features include:

• Creating buttons for each musical note
• Handling button click events
• Updating the window to display the selected note