1. Re[2]: hWnd of cursor
Do you know about how many percent still using Windows 95?
Because it is said it only works in Windows 98 and above.
Thanks Derek for the SDK, also for 1evan and Greg,
I am writing the code now.
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D> On Sun, 23 Feb 2003 19:51:46 +0700, aku saya <akusaya at gmx.net> wrote:
>>
>> I want to know what is the hWnd of the current typing cursor
>> (only one at a time).
>>
>> Not only in my application, but also outside of it.
>>
>> How to get it?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
D> The Windows API call you will need is called 'GetGUIThreadInfo'. With this,
D> you can get the handle of the foreground (focus) control that has the
D> current caret.
D> Here some details from the Mircosoft SDK...
D> GetGUIThreadInfo
D> The GetGUIThreadInfo function retrieves information about the active window
D> or a specified graphical user interface (GUI) thread.
D> BOOL GetGUIThreadInfo(
D> DWORD idThread, // thread identifier
D> LPGUITHREADINFO lpgui // thread information
D> );
D> Parameters
D> idThread [in] Identifies the thread for which information is to be
D> retrieved. To retrieve this value, use the GetWindowThreadProcessId
D> function. If this parameter is NULL, the function returns information for
D> the foreground thread. lpgui [out] Pointer to a GUITHREADINFO structure
D> that receives information describing the thread. Note that you must set
D> GUITHREADINFO.cbSize to sizeof(GUITHREADINFO) before calling this function.
D> Return Values
D> If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.
D> If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error
D> information, call GetLastError.
D> Remarks
D> This function succeeds even if the active window is not owned by the
D> calling process. If the specified thread does not exist or have an input
D> queue, the function will fail.
D> This function is useful for retrieving out-of-context information about a
D> thread. The information retrieved is the same as if an application
D> retrieved the information about itself.
D> Requirements Windows NT/2000/XP: Included in Windows NT 4.0 SP3 and later.
D> Windows 95/98/Me: Included in Windows 98 and later.
D> Header: Declared in Winuser.h; include Windows.h.
D> Library: Use User32.lib.
D> The GUITHREADINFO structure contains information about a GUI thread.
D> typedef struct tagGUITHREADINFO {
D> DWORD cbSize;
D> DWORD flags;
D> HWND hwndActive;
D> HWND hwndFocus;
D> HWND hwndCapture;
D> HWND hwndMenuOwner;
D> HWND hwndMoveSize;
D> HWND hwndCaret;
D> RECT rcCaret;
D> } GUITHREADINFO, *PGUITHREADINFO;
D> Members
D> cbSize Specifies the size of this structure, in bytes. The caller must set
D> this to sizeof(GUITHREADINFO). flags Specifies the thread state. This
D> member can be one or more of the following values. Value Meaning
D> GUI_16BITTASK Windows XP: Represents the thread's application type. This
D> bit is set if the thread corresponds to a 16-bit application.
D> GUI_CARETBLINKING Represents the caret's blink state. This bit is set if
D> the caret is visible. GUI_INMENU Represents the thread's menu state. This
D> bit is set if the thread is in menu mode. GUI_INMOVESIZE Represents the
D> thread's move state. This bit is set if the thread is in a move or size
D> loop. GUI_POPUPMENUMODE Represents the thread's pop-up menu state. This
D> bit is set if the thread has an active pop-up menu. GUI_SYSTEMMENUMODE
D> Represents the thread's system menu state. This bit is set if the thread is
D> in a system menu mode.
D> hwndActive Handle to the active window within the thread. hwndFocus Handle
D> to the window that has the keyboard focus. hwndCapture Handle to the window
D> that has captured the mouse. hwndMenuOwner Handle to the window that owns
D> any active menus. hwndMoveSize Handle to the window in a move or size loop.
D> hwndCaret Handle to the window that is displaying the caret. rcCaret A RECT
D> structure that describes the caret's bounding rectangle, in client
D> coordinates, relative to the window specified by the hwndCaret member.
2. Re[2]: hWnd of cursor
Thanks very much, I was able to implement it.
If someone wants the code, I will send it.
______________________________________________
>> I want to know what is the hWnd of the current typing cursor
>> (only one at a time).
>>
>> Not only in my application, but also outside of it.
>>
>> How to get it?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
D> The Windows API call you will need is called 'GetGUIThreadInfo'. With this,
D> you can get the handle of the foreground (focus) control that has the
D> current caret.
D> Here some details from the Mircosoft SDK...
D> GetGUIThreadInfo
D> The GetGUIThreadInfo function retrieves information about the active window
D> or a specified graphical user interface (GUI) thread.
D> BOOL GetGUIThreadInfo(
D> DWORD idThread, // thread identifier
D> LPGUITHREADINFO lpgui // thread information
D> );
D> Parameters
D> idThread [in] Identifies the thread for which information is to be
D> retrieved. To retrieve this value, use the GetWindowThreadProcessId
D> function. If this parameter is NULL, the function returns information for
D> the foreground thread. lpgui [out] Pointer to a GUITHREADINFO structure
D> that receives information describing the thread. Note that you must set
D> GUITHREADINFO.cbSize to sizeof(GUITHREADINFO) before calling this function.
D> Return Values
D> If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.
D> If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error
D> information, call GetLastError.
D> Remarks
D> This function succeeds even if the active window is not owned by the
D> calling process. If the specified thread does not exist or have an input
D> queue, the function will fail.
D> This function is useful for retrieving out-of-context information about a
D> thread. The information retrieved is the same as if an application
D> retrieved the information about itself.
D> Requirements Windows NT/2000/XP: Included in Windows NT 4.0 SP3 and later.
D> Windows 95/98/Me: Included in Windows 98 and later.
D> Header: Declared in Winuser.h; include Windows.h.
D> Library: Use User32.lib.
D> The GUITHREADINFO structure contains information about a GUI thread.
D> typedef struct tagGUITHREADINFO {
D> DWORD cbSize;
D> DWORD flags;
D> HWND hwndActive;
D> HWND hwndFocus;
D> HWND hwndCapture;
D> HWND hwndMenuOwner;
D> HWND hwndMoveSize;
D> HWND hwndCaret;
D> RECT rcCaret;
D> } GUITHREADINFO, *PGUITHREADINFO;
D> Members
D> cbSize Specifies the size of this structure, in bytes. The caller must set
D> this to sizeof(GUITHREADINFO). flags Specifies the thread state. This
D> member can be one or more of the following values. Value Meaning
D> GUI_16BITTASK Windows XP: Represents the thread's application type. This
D> bit is set if the thread corresponds to a 16-bit application.
D> GUI_CARETBLINKING Represents the caret's blink state. This bit is set if
D> the caret is visible. GUI_INMENU Represents the thread's menu state. This
D> bit is set if the thread is in menu mode. GUI_INMOVESIZE Represents the
D> thread's move state. This bit is set if the thread is in a move or size
D> loop. GUI_POPUPMENUMODE Represents the thread's pop-up menu state. This
D> bit is set if the thread has an active pop-up menu. GUI_SYSTEMMENUMODE
D> Represents the thread's system menu state. This bit is set if the thread is
D> in a system menu mode.
D> hwndActive Handle to the active window within the thread. hwndFocus Handle
D> to the window that has the keyboard focus. hwndCapture Handle to the window
D> that has captured the mouse. hwndMenuOwner Handle to the window that owns
D> any active menus. hwndMoveSize Handle to the window in a move or size loop.
D> hwndCaret Handle to the window that is displaying the caret. rcCaret A RECT
D> structure that describes the caret's bounding rectangle, in client
D> coordinates, relative to the window specified by the hwndCaret member.
3. Re: Re[2]: hWnd of cursor
i'll take a copy..
----- Original Message -----
From: aku saya <akusaya at gmx.net>
Subject: Re[2]: hWnd of cursor
Thanks very much, I was able to implement it.
If someone wants the code, I will send it.
______________________________________________
>> I want to know what is the hWnd of the current typing cursor
>> (only one at a time).
>>
>> Not only in my application, but also outside of it.
>>
>> How to get it?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
D> The Windows API call you will need is called 'GetGUIThreadInfo'. With this,
D> you can get the handle of the foreground (focus) control that has the
D> current caret.
D> Here some details from the Mircosoft SDK...
D> GetGUIThreadInfo
D> The GetGUIThreadInfo function retrieves information about the active window
D> or a specified graphical user interface (GUI) thread.
D> BOOL GetGUIThreadInfo(
D> DWORD idThread, // thread identifier
D> LPGUITHREADINFO lpgui // thread information
D> );
D> Parameters
D> idThread [in] Identifies the thread for which information is to be
D> retrieved. To retrieve this value, use the GetWindowThreadProcessId
D> function. If this parameter is NULL, the function returns information for
D> the foreground thread. lpgui [out] Pointer to a GUITHREADINFO structure
D> that receives information describing the thread. Note that you must set
D> GUITHREADINFO.cbSize to sizeof(GUITHREADINFO) before calling this function.
D> Return Values
D> If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.
D> If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error
D> information, call GetLastError.
D> Remarks
D> This function succeeds even if the active window is not owned by the
D> calling process. If the specified thread does not exist or have an input
D> queue, the function will fail.
D> This function is useful for retrieving out-of-context information about a
D> thread. The information retrieved is the same as if an application
D> retrieved the information about itself.
D> Requirements Windows NT/2000/XP: Included in Windows NT 4.0 SP3 and later.
D> Windows 95/98/Me: Included in Windows 98 and later.
D> Header: Declared in Winuser.h; include Windows.h.
D> Library: Use User32.lib.
D> The GUITHREADINFO structure contains information about a GUI thread.
D> typedef struct tagGUITHREADINFO {
D> DWORD cbSize;
D> DWORD flags;
D> HWND hwndActive;
D> HWND hwndFocus;
D> HWND hwndCapture;
D> HWND hwndMenuOwner;
D> HWND hwndMoveSize;
D> HWND hwndCaret;
D> RECT rcCaret;
D> } GUITHREADINFO, *PGUITHREADINFO;
D> Members
D> cbSize Specifies the size of this structure, in bytes. The caller must set
D> this to sizeof(GUITHREADINFO). flags Specifies the thread state. This
D> member can be one or more of the following values. Value Meaning
D> GUI_16BITTASK Windows XP: Represents the thread's application type. This
D> bit is set if the thread corresponds to a 16-bit application.
D> GUI_CARETBLINKING Represents the caret's blink state. This bit is set if
D> the caret is visible. GUI_INMENU Represents the thread's menu state. This
D> bit is set if the thread is in menu mode. GUI_INMOVESIZE Represents the
D> thread's move state. This bit is set if the thread is in a move or size
D> loop. GUI_POPUPMENUMODE Represents the thread's pop-up menu state. This
D> bit is set if the thread has an active pop-up menu. GUI_SYSTEMMENUMODE
D> Represents the thread's system menu state. This bit is set if the thread is
D> in a system menu mode.
D> hwndActive Handle to the active window within the thread. hwndFocus Handle
D> to the window that has the keyboard focus. hwndCapture Handle to the window
D> that has captured the mouse. hwndMenuOwner Handle to the window that owns
D> any active menus. hwndMoveSize Handle to the window in a move or size loop.
D> hwndCaret Handle to the window that is displaying the caret. rcCaret A RECT
D> structure that describes the caret's bounding rectangle, in client
D> coordinates, relative to the window specified by the hwndCaret member.
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4. Re: Re[2]: hWnd of cursor
On Sun, 02 Mar 2003 00:45:30 -0500, Greg Haberek <g.haberek at comcast.net>
wrote:
>
> i'll take a copy..
>
Me too. I'll add it to the library, if that's okay.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: aku saya <akusaya at gmx.net>
> Subject: Re[2]: hWnd of cursor
>
>
> Thanks very much, I was able to implement it.
> If someone wants the code, I will send it.
> ______________________________________________
>
>>> I want to know what is the hWnd of the current typing cursor
>>> (only one at a time).
>>>
>>> Not only in my application, but also outside of it.
>>>
>>> How to get it?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>
> D> The Windows API call you will need is called 'GetGUIThreadInfo'. With
> this, D> you can get the handle of the foreground (focus) control that
> has the D> current caret.
>
> D> Here some details from the Mircosoft SDK...
>
> D> GetGUIThreadInfo
> D> The GetGUIThreadInfo function retrieves information about the active
> window D> or a specified graphical user interface (GUI) thread.
>
> D> BOOL GetGUIThreadInfo(
> D> DWORD idThread, // thread identifier
> D> LPGUITHREADINFO lpgui // thread information
> D> );
> D> Parameters
> D> idThread [in] Identifies the thread for which information is to be D>
> retrieved. To retrieve this value, use the GetWindowThreadProcessId D>
> function. If this parameter is NULL, the function returns information for
> D> the foreground thread. lpgui [out] Pointer to a GUITHREADINFO
> structure D> that receives information describing the thread. Note that
> you must set D> GUITHREADINFO.cbSize to sizeof(GUITHREADINFO) before
> calling this function. D> Return Values
> D> If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.
>
> D> If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error
> D> information, call GetLastError.
>
> D> Remarks
> D> This function succeeds even if the active window is not owned by the
> D> calling process. If the specified thread does not exist or have an
> input D> queue, the function will fail.
>
> D> This function is useful for retrieving out-of-context information
> about a D> thread. The information retrieved is the same as if an
> application D> retrieved the information about itself.
>
> D> Requirements Windows NT/2000/XP: Included in Windows NT 4.0 SP3 and
> later.
> D> Windows 95/98/Me: Included in Windows 98 and later.
> D> Header: Declared in Winuser.h; include Windows.h.
> D> Library: Use User32.lib.
>
>
> D> The GUITHREADINFO structure contains information about a GUI thread.
>
> D> typedef struct tagGUITHREADINFO {
> D> DWORD cbSize;
> D> DWORD flags;
> D> HWND hwndActive;
> D> HWND hwndFocus;
> D> HWND hwndCapture;
> D> HWND hwndMenuOwner;
> D> HWND hwndMoveSize;
> D> HWND hwndCaret;
> D> RECT rcCaret;
> D> } GUITHREADINFO, *PGUITHREADINFO;
> D> Members
> D> cbSize Specifies the size of this structure, in bytes. The caller must
> set D> this to sizeof(GUITHREADINFO). flags Specifies the thread state.
> This D> member can be one or more of the following values. Value Meaning
> D> GUI_16BITTASK Windows XP: Represents the thread's application type.
> This D> bit is set if the thread corresponds to a 16-bit application. D>
> GUI_CARETBLINKING Represents the caret's blink state. This bit is set if
> D> the caret is visible. GUI_INMENU Represents the thread's menu state.
> This D> bit is set if the thread is in menu mode. GUI_INMOVESIZE
> Represents the D> thread's move state. This bit is set if the thread is
> in a move or size D> loop. GUI_POPUPMENUMODE Represents the thread's
> pop-up menu state. This D> bit is set if the thread has an active pop-up
> menu. GUI_SYSTEMMENUMODE D> Represents the thread's system menu state.
> This bit is set if the thread is D> in a system menu mode.
>
>
> D> hwndActive Handle to the active window within the thread. hwndFocus
> Handle D> to the window that has the keyboard focus. hwndCapture Handle
> to the window D> that has captured the mouse. hwndMenuOwner Handle to the
> window that owns D> any active menus. hwndMoveSize Handle to the window
> in a move or size loop. D> hwndCaret Handle to the window that is
> displaying the caret. rcCaret A RECT D> structure that describes the
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>
>
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cheers,
Derek Parnell
