Input reading slider

lorenkinzel · February 25, 2011

I managed to muddle my way through this one & was wondering if there is a better / easier way to accomplish:

Input reading slider. I couldn't find any examples & only stumbled on 'dummy' because I sarcastically typed it into the help search-box when I was unable to get the input to read anything.

Smoked turkey calculator

#Region ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Icon=turkey_leg.ico
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Comment=time / temp calculator
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Description=time / temp calculator
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_LegalCopyright=Lorens' S--T
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Language=1038
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_Tidy=y
#EndRegion ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****
#include <EditConstants.au3>
#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <SliderConstants.au3>
#include <StaticConstants.au3>
#include <WindowsConstants.au3>
;#include <ButtonConstants.au3>
#include <Constants.au3>



HotKeySet("{ESC}", "Terminate");press esc to esc


Local $Slider, $msg, $input, $dummy, $dummy2, $dummy3, $dummy4, $dummy5, $dummy6


$Form1 = GUICreate("Smoked Turkey time / temp calculator", 633, 447, 192, 124)
;GUISetBkColor(0x808080); will change background color, perhaps not for the better
$Slider = GUICtrlCreateSlider(56, 304, 521, 33)
GUICtrlSetLimit(-1, 275, 235)
GUICtrlSetData(-1, 235)




$Input1 = GUICtrlCreateInput("Enter Weight", 0, 0, 105, 24);how much the thing weighs
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")



;hours=((((temperature-275)*-.25)+22.5)/60)*$weight--only good within this temperature range
;tell no one or I must kill you ! (joking)

$Label1 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Bird Weight", 8, 32, 102, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")
$Label2 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Temp °F", 144, 344, 63, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")
$Label3 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Hours, cook  time", 312, 344, 127, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")

$Input2 = GUICtrlCreateInput(GUICtrlRead($dummy), 144, 280, 73, 24, $ES_NUMBER);show temperature as dictated by slider
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")

$Input3 = GUICtrlCreateInput(GUICtrlRead($dummy2), 328, 280, 89, 24, $ES_NUMBER);cook time in hours
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")

$Label4 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 235 degrees F your turkey will take 30 to 35 minutes per pound.", 16, 80, 332, 17)
$Label5 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 250 degrees F your turkey will take 25 to 30 minutes per pound.", 16, 112, 316, 17)
$Label6 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 275 degrees F your turkey will take 20 to 25 minutes per pound.", 16, 144, 316, 17)
$Label7 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("But you still need a meat thermometer, It's cooking-not manufacturing.", 16, 176, 336, 17)

$Input4 = GUICtrlCreateInput(GUICtrlRead($dummy4), 368, 80, 121, 21, $ES_NUMBER);time at 235°
$Input5 = GUICtrlCreateInput(GUICtrlRead($dummy5), 368, 112, 121, 21, $ES_NUMBER);time at 250°
$Input6 = GUICtrlCreateInput(GUICtrlRead($dummy6), 368, 144, 121, 21, $ES_NUMBER);time at 275°


GUISetState()






While 1
    $msg = GUIGetMsg()
    Select
        Case $msg = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
        Case $msg = $Slider
            $dummy = GUICtrlRead($Slider)
            GUICtrlSetData($Input2, $dummy)
            $dummy2 = GUICtrlRead($Input1);bird weight
            $dummy3 = ((((($dummy - 275) * - .25) + 22.5) / 60) * $dummy2);the whole shoot & shebang formula
            GUICtrlSetData($Input3, $dummy3)
            $dummy4 = (((((235 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5) / 60) * $dummy2)
            GUICtrlSetData($Input4, $dummy4)
            $dummy5 = (((((250 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5) / 60) * $dummy2)
            GUICtrlSetData($Input5, $dummy5)
            $dummy6 = (((((275 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5) / 60) * $dummy2)
            GUICtrlSetData($Input6, $dummy6)


    EndSelect
WEnd

Func Terminate()
    Exit 0
EndFunc   ;==>Terminate

rover · February 25, 2011

I managed to muddle my way through this one & was wondering if there is a better / easier way to accomplish:
Input reading slider. I couldn't find any examples & only stumbled on 'dummy' because I sarcastically typed it into the help search-box when I was unable to get the input to read anything.

Smoked turkey calculator

Edit: Forgot to add, Welcome to the forums!

For realtime updating of the slider position you want to use a WM_HSCROLL/WM_VSCROLL message handler,

I've added realtime slider updating, a cue banner for the weight input and

realtime updating of the weight input.

The cue banner only appears when the input is blank.

you might want to add tooltips to the input and the slider

This example uses the dummy control, so you were on the right track...

#region ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Icon=turkey_leg.ico
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Comment=time / temp calculator
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Description=time / temp calculator
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_LegalCopyright=Lorens' S--T
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Language=1038
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_Tidy=y
#endregion ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****
#include <EditConstants.au3>
#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <SliderConstants.au3>
#include <StaticConstants.au3>
#include <WindowsConstants.au3>
;#include <ButtonConstants.au3>
#include <Constants.au3>
#include <GuiEdit.au3>


HotKeySet("{ESC}", "Terminate");press esc to esc


Local $hSlider, $Slider, $cSliderRet, $msg, $input, $iBuffer, $dummy2, $dummy3, $dummy4, $dummy5, $dummy6


Local $Form1 = GUICreate("Smoked Turkey time / temp calculator", 633, 447, 192, 124)
;GUISetBkColor(0x808080); will change background color, perhaps not for the better
$Slider = GUICtrlCreateSlider(56, 304, 521, 33)
GUICtrlSetLimit(-1, 275, 235)
GUICtrlSetData(-1, 235)
$hSlider = GUICtrlGetHandle($Slider)
$cSliderRet = GUICtrlCreateDummy()

;cue banner always appears when input is blank
;in XP, cursor in edit control prevents banner from appearing
If @OSVersion = "WIN_XP" Then
    $Input1 = GUICtrlCreateInput("Enter Weight", 0, 0, 105, 24, $ES_NUMBER);how much the thing weighs
    _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner($Input1, "Enter Weight", False)
Else
    $Input1 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 0, 0, 105, 24);how much the thing weighs
    _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner($Input1, "Enter Weight", True)
EndIf

GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")


;hours=((((temperature-275)*-.25)+22.5)/60)*$weight--only good within this temperature range
;tell no one or I must kill you ! (joking)

Local $Label1 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Bird Weight", 8, 32, 102, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")
Local $Label2 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Temp °F", 144, 344, 63, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")
Local $Label3 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Hours, cook  time", 312, 344, 127, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")

Local $Input2 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 144, 280, 73, 24, $ES_NUMBER);show temperature as dictated by slider
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")

Local $Input3 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 328, 280, 89, 24, $ES_NUMBER);cook time in hours
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")

Local $Label4 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 235 degrees F your turkey will take 30 to 35 minutes per pound.", 16, 80, 332, 17)
Local $Label5 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 250 degrees F your turkey will take 25 to 30 minutes per pound.", 16, 112, 316, 17)
Local $Label6 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 275 degrees F your turkey will take 20 to 25 minutes per pound.", 16, 144, 316, 17)
Local $Label7 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("But you still need a meat thermometer, It's cooking-not manufacturing.", 16, 176, 336, 17)

Local $Input4 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 368, 80, 121, 21, $ES_NUMBER);time at 235°
Local $Input5 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 368, 112, 121, 21, $ES_NUMBER);time at 250°
Local $Input6 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 368, 144, 121, 21, $ES_NUMBER);time at 275°

GUIRegisterMsg($WM_COMMAND, "WM_HANDLER")
GUIRegisterMsg($WM_HSCROLL, "WM_HANDLER")
;GUIRegisterMsg($WM_VSCROLL, "WM_HANDLER")

_Slider($Slider, True)
GUISetState()


While 1
    $msg = GUIGetMsg()
    Select
        Case $msg = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
        Case $msg = $cSliderRet
            _Slider($cSliderRet)
    EndSelect
WEnd


Func _Slider($cSlider, $fBypass = False)
    Local $dummy
    $dummy = GUICtrlRead($cSlider); read dummy control for value of slider
    ;ConsoleWrite('+$dummy = ' & $dummy & @crlf)
    If $iBuffer <> $dummy Or $fBypass = True Then ; buffer the read slider value to prevent unnecessary updating at each end of the sliders range.
        $iBuffer = $dummy
        GUICtrlSetData($Input2, $dummy)
        $dummy2 = GUICtrlRead($Input1);bird weight
        $dummy3 = ((((($dummy - 275) * - .25) + 22.5) / 60) * $dummy2);the whole shoot & shebang formula
        GUICtrlSetData($Input3, $dummy3)
        $dummy4 = (((((235 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5) / 60) * $dummy2)
        GUICtrlSetData($Input4, $dummy4)
        $dummy5 = (((((250 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5) / 60) * $dummy2)
        GUICtrlSetData($Input5, $dummy5)
        $dummy6 = (((((275 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5) / 60) * $dummy2)
        GUICtrlSetData($Input6, $dummy6)
        ;ConsoleWrite('-Value = ' & $iBuffer & @CRLF)
    EndIf
    Return
EndFunc   ;==>_Slider


Func WM_HANDLER($hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam) ; Slider
    #forceref $hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam
    Switch $iMsg
        Case $WM_HSCROLL, $WM_VSCROLL
            Switch $lParam
                Case $hSlider
                    GUICtrlSendToDummy($cSliderRet, GUICtrlRead($Slider))
            EndSwitch
        Case $WM_COMMAND
            Local $nNotifyCode = BitShift($wParam, 16)
            Local $nID = BitAND($wParam, 0xFFFF)
            Switch $nID
                Case $Input1
                    Switch $nNotifyCode
                        Case $EN_CHANGE
                            _Slider($Slider, True)
                    EndSwitch
            EndSwitch
    EndSwitch
    Return $GUI_RUNDEFMSG
EndFunc   ;==>WM_HANDLER


Func Terminate()
    Exit 0
EndFunc   ;==>Terminate




; #FUNCTION# ====================================================================================================================
; Name...........: _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner
; Description ...: Sets the cue banner text that is displayed for single line edit controls
; Syntax.........: _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner($hWnd, $sText, $wParam = False, $iCodePage = 0, $iFlags = 0)
; Parameters ....: $hWnd        - Handle to control
;                  $sText       - String that contains the text
;                  $wParam      - False: (Default) Cue banner disappears when control selected.
;                               - True: Display cue banner even when the edit control is selected.*
;                  $iCodePage   - (Optional) See _WinAPI_MultiByteToWideChar()
;                  $iFlags      - (Optional) See _WinAPI_MultiByteToWideChar()
; Return values .: Success      - True
;                  Failure      - False
; Author ........: rover 2k8
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......: The cue banner is text that is displayed in an edit control when there is no selection.
;                  You cannot set a cue banner on a multiline edit control or on a rich edit control.
;                  There is a problem with cue banners and Asian language support in XP, this issue has been fixed in Vista.
;                  * wParam TRUE - Vista only. (In XP cue text always disappears when the control gets focus).
;                  EM_SETCUEBANNER vs. international support in XP and Server 2003
;                  https://blogs.msdn.com/michkap/archive/2006/02/25/538735.aspx
;                  EM_SETCUEBANNER Message, wParam TRUE - not working for XP.
;                  http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2799112&SiteID=1
;+
;                  Minimum Operating Systems: Windows XP
; Related .......: _GUICtrlEdit_GetCueBanner
; Link ..........; @@MsdnLink@@ EM_SETCUEBANNER Message
; Example .......; Yes
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner($hWnd, $sText, $wParam = False, $iCodePage = 0, $iFlags = 0)
    If Not IsHWnd($hWnd) Then $hWnd = GUICtrlGetHandle($hWnd)
    If _WinAPI_GetClassName($hWnd) <> "Edit" Then Return False
    Local $iResult, $pMemory, $sBuffer_pointer, $struct_String, $struct_MemMap

    $struct_String = _WinAPI_MultiByteToWideChar($sText, $iCodePage, $iFlags)
    $sBuffer_pointer = DllStructGetPtr($struct_String)

    If _WinAPI_InProcess($hWnd, $_ghEditLastWnd) Then
        $iResult = _SendMessage($hWnd, $EM_SETCUEBANNER, $wParam, $sBuffer_pointer)
    Else
        $pMemory = _MemInit($hWnd, (StringLen($sText) + 1), $struct_MemMap)
        _MemWrite($struct_MemMap, $sBuffer_pointer)
        $iResult = _SendMessage($hWnd, $EM_SETCUEBANNER, $wParam, $pMemory)
        _MemFree($struct_MemMap)
    EndIf
    Return $iResult <> 0
EndFunc   ;==>_GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner

Edited February 25, 2011 by rover

lorenkinzel · February 25, 2011

Thanks. Especially for the commenting / description.

lorenkinzel · February 25, 2011

Thanks. Especially for the commenting / description.
I can't seem to find any info on the WM_HSCROLL/WM_VSCROLL message handler in the 'help'.
Could you point me in the right direction for this? The modified script does not allow a decimal point in the input.
If I can get reading material & figure out the fix, I should end up with a really good grip on that process.

rover · February 25, 2011

Thanks. Especially for the commenting / description.
I can't seem to find any info on the WM_HSCROLL/WM_VSCROLL message handler in the 'help'.
Could you point me in the right direction for this? The modified script does not allow a decimal point in the input.
If I can get reading material & figure out the fix, I should end up with a really good grip on that process.

Sorry about that.

Remove the $ES_NUMBER style I added to $Input1.

I forgot about the limitation of integers only with that style.

You want MSDN for info on messages: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx

WM_HSCROLL

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb787575(VS.85).aspx

The WM_COMMAND handler can be used to limit the Input control to integers or floating point numbers.

There are many code examples on the forum of that.

I see your using inputs instead of labels due to the limitation of static control styles with borders.

In that case, use readonly style so the fixed values are not user editable.

I've edited this version of your script to include hours/min string formatting.

Edit: Added WS_TABSTOP style to slider

Readonly inputs are no longer tabbable.

#region ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Icon=turkey_leg.ico
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Comment=time / temp calculator
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Description=time / temp calculator
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_LegalCopyright=Lorens' S--T
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Language=1038
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_Tidy=y
#endregion ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****
#include <EditConstants.au3>
#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <SliderConstants.au3>
#include <StaticConstants.au3>
#include <WindowsConstants.au3>
;#include <ButtonConstants.au3>
#include <Constants.au3>
#include <GuiEdit.au3>


HotKeySet("{ESC}", "Terminate");press esc to esc


Local $hSlider, $Slider, $cSliderRet, $msg, $input, $iBuffer, $dummy2, $dummy3, $dummy4, $dummy5, $dummy6


Local $Form1 = GUICreate("Smoked Turkey time / temp calculator", 633, 447, 192, 124)
;GUISetBkColor(0x808080); will change background color, perhaps not for the better
$Slider = GUICtrlCreateSlider(56, 304, 521, 33, BitOR($GUI_SS_DEFAULT_SLIDER, $WS_TABSTOP))
GUICtrlSetLimit(-1, 275, 235)
GUICtrlSetData(-1, 235)
$hSlider = GUICtrlGetHandle($Slider)
$cSliderRet = GUICtrlCreateDummy()

;cue banner always appears when input is blank
;in XP, cursor in edit control prevents banner from appearing
If @OSVersion = "WIN_XP" Then
    $Input1 = GUICtrlCreateInput("Enter Weight", 0, 0, 105, 24);how much the thing weighs
    _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner($Input1, "Enter Weight", False)
Else
    $Input1 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 0, 0, 105, 24);how much the thing weighs
    _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner($Input1, "Enter Weight", True)
EndIf

GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")


;hours=((((temperature-275)*-.25)+22.5)/60)*$weight--only good within this temperature range
;tell no one or I must kill you ! (joking)

Local $Label1 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Bird Weight", 8, 32, 102, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")
Local $Label2 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Temp °F", 144, 344, 63, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")
Local $Label3 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Hours, cook  time", 312, 344, 127, 24)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 12, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")

Local $Input2 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 144, 280, 73, 24, BitOR($GUI_SS_DEFAULT_INPUT, $ES_READONLY, $ES_NUMBER));show temperature as dictated by slider
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xFBFBFB)

Local $Input3 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 328, 280, 89, 24, BitOR($GUI_SS_DEFAULT_INPUT, $ES_READONLY, $ES_NUMBER));cook time in hours
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 400, 0, "MS Sans Serif")
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xFBFBFB)

Local $Label4 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 235 degrees F your turkey will take 30 to 35 minutes per pound.", 16, 80, 332, 17)
Local $Label5 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 250 degrees F your turkey will take 25 to 30 minutes per pound.", 16, 112, 316, 17)
Local $Label6 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("At 275 degrees F your turkey will take 20 to 25 minutes per pound.", 16, 144, 316, 17)
Local $Label7 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("But you still need a meat thermometer, It's cooking-not manufacturing.", 16, 176, 336, 17)

Local $Input4 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 368, 80, 121, 21, BitOR($GUI_SS_DEFAULT_INPUT, $ES_READONLY, $ES_NUMBER));time at 235°
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xFBFBFB)
Local $Input5 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 368, 112, 121, 21, BitOR($GUI_SS_DEFAULT_INPUT, $ES_READONLY, $ES_NUMBER));time at 250°
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xFBFBFB)
Local $Input6 = GUICtrlCreateInput("", 368, 144, 121, 21, BitOR($GUI_SS_DEFAULT_INPUT, $ES_READONLY, $ES_NUMBER));time at 275°
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xFBFBFB)

GUIRegisterMsg($WM_COMMAND, "WM_HANDLER")
GUIRegisterMsg($WM_HSCROLL, "WM_HANDLER")
;GUIRegisterMsg($WM_VSCROLL, "WM_HANDLER")

_Slider($Slider, True)
GUISetState()


While 1
    $msg = GUIGetMsg()
    Select
        Case $msg = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
        Case $msg = $cSliderRet
            _Slider($cSliderRet)
    EndSelect
WEnd


Func _Slider($cSlider, $fBypass = False)
    Local $dummy
    $dummy = GUICtrlRead($cSlider); read dummy control for value of slider

    ;ConsoleWrite('+$dummy = ' & $dummy & @crlf)
    If $iBuffer <> $dummy Or $fBypass = True Then ; buffer the read slider value to prevent unnecessary updating at each end of the sliders range.
        $iBuffer = $dummy
        GUICtrlSetData($Input2, $dummy)
        $dummy2 = GUICtrlRead($Input1);bird weight
        $dummy3 = ((((($dummy - 275) * - .25) + 22.5)) * $dummy2);the whole shoot & shebang formula

        Local $iHours = 0, $iMins = 0
        $iHours = Floor($dummy3 / 60)
        $iMins = Mod($dummy3, 60)
        GUICtrlSetData($Input3, StringFormat("%01d:%02d", $iHours, $iMins))

        $dummy4 = (((((235 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5)) * $dummy2)
        $iHours = Floor($dummy4 / 60)
        $iMins = Mod($dummy4, 60)
        GUICtrlSetData($Input4, StringFormat("%01d:%02d", $iHours, $iMins))

        $dummy5 = (((((250 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5)) * $dummy2)
        $iHours = Floor($dummy5 / 60)
        $iMins = Mod($dummy5, 60)
        GUICtrlSetData($Input5, StringFormat("%01d:%02d", $iHours, $iMins))

        $dummy6 = (((((275 - 275) * - .25) + 22.5)) * $dummy2)
        $iHours = Floor($dummy6 / 60)
        $iMins = Mod($dummy6, 60)
        GUICtrlSetData($Input6, StringFormat("%01d:%02d", $iHours, $iMins))
        ;ConsoleWrite('-Value = ' & $iBuffer & @CRLF)
        Return 1
    EndIf
    Return 0
EndFunc   ;==>_Slider


Func WM_HANDLER($hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam) ; Slider
    #forceref $hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam
    Switch $iMsg
        Case $WM_HSCROLL, $WM_VSCROLL
            Switch $lParam
                Case $hSlider
                    GUICtrlSendToDummy($cSliderRet, GUICtrlRead($Slider))
            EndSwitch
        Case $WM_COMMAND
            Local $nNotifyCode = BitShift($wParam, 16)
            Local $nID = BitAND($wParam, 0xFFFF)
            Switch $nID
                Case $Input1
                    Switch $nNotifyCode
                        Case $EN_CHANGE
                            _Slider($Slider, True)
                    EndSwitch
            EndSwitch
    EndSwitch
    Return $GUI_RUNDEFMSG
EndFunc   ;==>WM_HANDLER


Func Terminate()
    Exit 0
EndFunc   ;==>Terminate




; #FUNCTION# ====================================================================================================================
; Name...........: _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner
; Description ...: Sets the cue banner text that is displayed for single line edit controls
; Syntax.........: _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner($hWnd, $sText, $wParam = False, $iCodePage = 0, $iFlags = 0)
; Parameters ....: $hWnd        - Handle to control
;                  $sText       - String that contains the text
;                  $wParam      - False: (Default) Cue banner disappears when control selected.
;                               - True: Display cue banner even when the edit control is selected.*
;                  $iCodePage   - (Optional) See _WinAPI_MultiByteToWideChar()
;                  $iFlags      - (Optional) See _WinAPI_MultiByteToWideChar()
; Return values .: Success      - True
;                  Failure      - False
; Author ........: rover 2k8
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......: The cue banner is text that is displayed in an edit control when there is no selection.
;                  You cannot set a cue banner on a multiline edit control or on a rich edit control.
;                  There is a problem with cue banners and Asian language support in XP, this issue has been fixed in Vista.
;                  * wParam TRUE - Vista only. (In XP cue text always disappears when the control gets focus).
;                  EM_SETCUEBANNER vs. international support in XP and Server 2003
;                  https://blogs.msdn.com/michkap/archive/2006/02/25/538735.aspx
;                  EM_SETCUEBANNER Message, wParam TRUE - not working for XP.
;                  http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2799112&SiteID=1
;+
;                  Minimum Operating Systems: Windows XP
; Related .......: _GUICtrlEdit_GetCueBanner
; Link ..........; @@MsdnLink@@ EM_SETCUEBANNER Message
; Example .......; Yes
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner($hWnd, $sText, $wParam = False, $iCodePage = 0, $iFlags = 0)
    If Not IsHWnd($hWnd) Then $hWnd = GUICtrlGetHandle($hWnd)
    If _WinAPI_GetClassName($hWnd) <> "Edit" Then Return False
    Local $iResult, $pMemory, $sBuffer_pointer, $struct_String, $struct_MemMap

    $struct_String = _WinAPI_MultiByteToWideChar($sText, $iCodePage, $iFlags)
    $sBuffer_pointer = DllStructGetPtr($struct_String)

    If _WinAPI_InProcess($hWnd, $_ghEditLastWnd) Then
        $iResult = _SendMessage($hWnd, $EM_SETCUEBANNER, $wParam, $sBuffer_pointer)
    Else
        $pMemory = _MemInit($hWnd, (StringLen($sText) + 1), $struct_MemMap)
        _MemWrite($struct_MemMap, $sBuffer_pointer)
        $iResult = _SendMessage($hWnd, $EM_SETCUEBANNER, $wParam, $pMemory)
        _MemFree($struct_MemMap)
    EndIf
    Return $iResult <> 0
EndFunc   ;==>_GUICtrlEdit_SetCueBanner

Edited February 25, 2011 by rover

lorenkinzel · February 26, 2011

Thanks. The whole thing has a much smoother operation now, and the hour/min format really beats "5.62097584 hours".

Next: I'll get proficient in how to post correctly So I can be promoted to 'newbie'. Looking forward to it.

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