Writing text/graphx over an active window. (or the screen)

EnderFFX · Post by **EnderFFX** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:56 pm

Let me give an example:
A window pops out. Based on the properties of the window (which I've already determined) I want to put either a small icon, or write a text message over a part of the window. I would be writing over the window.

Is this possible? I'm a little lost on how to do this or even if it is possible.

gdyvig · Post by **gdyvig** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:36 am

This contribution by Dick might help you get started:

http://www.mjtnet.com/usergroup/viewtop ... a705d7e358

Dick is using a GDI32 api to paint on the screen using MoveToEx and LineTo functions. Another GDI32 function called TextOut will let you paint text to the screen.

Gale

JRL · Post by **JRL** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:42 pm

Or, for another possible method, look at the last two samples in this Scripts and Tips entry.

EnderFFX · Post by **EnderFFX** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:46 pm

Just what I was looking for JRL, thank you.

Writing text/graphx over an active window. (or the screen)

Writing text/graphx over an active window. (or the screen)

This would be a good place to start