Win32 Tips

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Use GetDlgItem function:


 HWND GetDlgItem(
 HWND hDlg,       // handle of dialog box
 int nIDDlgItem   // identifier of control
 );

Posted by Erik K. at 8:56 AM

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