Why this works this way buy not that way?

[somdcomputerguy]

I use this clock, Yet another clock - AutoIt Forums, and I have modified it somewhat to fit my particulars. I have a question though.

This code works:

$hWnd = GUICreate("Clock", $width, $height, 1, 1, $WS_CAPTION, BitOR($WS_EX_LAYERED, $WS_EX_TOPMOST))
GUISetBkColor(0xc0c0c0)
;GUISetStyle($WS_CAPTION, BitOR($WS_EX_LAYERED, $WS_EX_TOPMOST), $hWnd)

Yet this doesn't:

$hWnd = GUICreate("Clock", $width, $height, 1, 1)
GUISetBkColor(0xc0c0c0)
GUISetStyle($WS_CAPTION, BitOR($WS_EX_LAYERED, $WS_EX_TOPMOST), $hWnd)

By 'works', I mean the TOPMOST style affects the GUI correctly in the first code, and has no effect on the GUI in the second bit of code. Since I've gotten it to work eventually, I don't really care why it doesn't do as I expect in GUISetStyle, but.. So don't waste your time to figure it out, unless you need to for some reason. However, if one can answer this off the top of their head, great.

Edited October 7, 2009 by snowmaker

[AdmiralAlkex]

According to MSDN:

WS_EX_TOPMOST

Specifies that a window created with this style should be placed above all non-topmost windows and should stay above them, even when the window is deactivated. To add or remove this style, use the SetWindowPos function.

So you should use WinSetOnTop() or _WinAPI_SetWindowPos() to change the TopMost-style after creation.

[somdcomputerguy]

I feel foolish for not seeing that part of the manual. Thanks.<br><br>Edit: Oops, I didn't read the previous post clear enough. No wonder I didn't see that in the Help file. But good to know, if I or anyone else reading this thread needs it..<br>

Edited October 7, 2009 by snowmaker