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I think it would be nice if mIRC used proper tab controls (is there a reason it doesn't, anyway?) in dialogs.
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A possible reason it doesn't use standard tabs is that it began this way; v3.8 versions.txt: 51.The Options dialog now uses Tabs. I had trouble using
existing TabDialog DLL's, so I coded my own Tab
display routines. I guess the migration to the standard win32 tab control never happened. I agree that this migration should gradually take place, not just for tabs but for most non-standard controls, especially those in the main GUI.
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Ah I see. Yeah that'd explain it.
No rush for this feature but I suppose I should give a reason why I'd like it: at the minute the tabs don't look very good if you use any theme but windows classic.
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I'm wondering should this ever happen. Would it be an idea to add a tab style? Although, 'proper tabs' will be cool I'd still like to use the others too.
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I don't mind either way but you've made me curious. Why would you want to use the old ones?
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Well, once you've done something this way for a long period of time, it would be weird to see it gone.
But if there is a choice if someone doesn't like the new tabs lets say then they can go back. Not saying they wont like it but for me it'd be hard to adjust.
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Hmm I guess it could be for some people. The reason I'd adjust straightaway is because a few of the other programs I use frequently have themed tabs, so I'm used to both really  Obviously Khaled could add extra features to his tab implementation, but windows tabs also have extra features (like multiple lines, hottracking, icons, etc).
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Khaled should release mIRC with DCX compiled into it.
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I disagree. I don't like the DCX way of doing things. It's not DCX itself that's the problem, it's the way that we have to use a dll. Compare a mIRC dialog to a DCX dialog, mIRC dialogs are 20x easier and more fun to work with. Again, not slating DCX specifically, I just think it'd be a lot better if extra dialog controls and features were added to mIRC in a mIRC fashion: dialog test {
title ""
size -1 -1 300 300
option dbu
treeview 1, 0 0 300 300, haslines hasbuttons linesatroot
}
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once packed into the source im not stopping Khaled to do
[code]
dialog test {
title ""
size -1 -1 300 300
option dbu
treeview 1, 0 0 300 300, haslines hasbuttons linesatroot
listview 2, 0 0 300 300, report grid
space root 0 0 0 0
cell root +fi 1 0 0 0
cell root +fi 2 0 0 0
}
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infact i totally encourage him.
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I think this would make more sense, although I'm not all that fussed if the CLA is added or not: dialog test {
title ""
size -1 -1 300 300
option dbu
treeview 1, 0 0 300 300, haslines hasbuttons linesatroot
listview 2, 0 0 300 300, report grid
space 0 0 0 0, root
cell 1, 0 0 0, root, fixed
cell 2, 0 0 0, root, fixed
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If we're talking about extra dialog features such as progress bar and treeview etc. then I'm totally for it! ^^
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That's not part of the original suggestion, but that's what me and mpdreamz were discussing
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And then so long goodbye (MDX/DCX) ?
Actually this sounds really appealing, but I wonder if Khaled is willing to do this.
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He promised extra controls before the end of the 5.xx series iirc so it's unlikely or at least for a while.
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why dont he use native windows active-x controls ?
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ActiveX controls aren't really native. Many ActiveX controls are added with languages such as VB, C#, etc. I think using the standard tab control is a better idea.
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That would make more sense indeed CLA or some simular system being added would be a definate plus but indeed lets not jump the horse and hope for babysteps instead of a full mIRC Studio at once he he.
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ActiveX controls aren't really native. Many ActiveX controls are added with languages such as VB, C#, etc. I think using the standard tab control is a better idea. i ment on default windows controls that dont come in pacage by VB and such :tongue: maybe i shouldnt calle them ax but it is something :tongue:
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The button, edit, list and scrollbar are "standard controls"
The treeview, listview, toolbar, trackbar, progressbar, etc are "common controls"
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