Notify - New version 17 Mar 22

Melba23 · January 1, 2012

[NEW VERSION] - 17 Mar 22

Added: A new function _Notify_Size which allows you to adjust the size of the notification from its default 160x40. Please read the function header to see the max/min sizes that you can set for the width and height - the function returns informative @error/@extended values if these are not respected. Regardless of the size set, each notification will still display only 2 lines of text with the size of font used set automatically by the UDF.

New UDF in the zip below.

Previous changes: Changelog.txt

A while ago I was asked to help port an AHK UDF to AutoIt. This was not too difficult and I found it useful myself (as a replacement for ConsoleWrite when debugging compiled scripts among other things). I have been polishing it for a while and thought I might release it in case it proves useful to anyone else.

The notifications produced by Notify are small 2-line boxes that pop out of the edge of the display one above the other (you can select which side and in which direction they appear) - you can have as many as you want although only as many as can fit on your display will appear, the others will appear as soon as there is room. You can select whether they will retract after a certain time and/or when clicked. Colours and font are user-definable, and you can add an icon or image (bmp, jpg, gif or png) if you wish. When a notification retracts, the others move to leave space for more (you can select a smoooth slide or an instant move) - run the examples to see them in action.

If you find the default sizing of the notifications is not to your liking you can change it by amending these values in the UDF (lines #354-356):

; Set default auto-sizing Notify dimensions
Local $iNotify_Width_max = 300
Local $iNotify_Width_min = 150
Local $iNotify_Height = 40

A zip containing the UDF, example scripts and my StringSize UDF (which is also required): Notify.zip

As usual happy for comments and/or compliments.

M23

Edited March 17, 2022 by Melba23

Yashied · January 1, 2012

Nice!

I suggest you add a callback function that will be called when a user click on the window, something like NIN_BALLOONUSERCLICK.

_Notify_RegMsg($sCallback = '')

MvGulik · January 1, 2012

When in Rome ... Great work, etc.

Edited January 2, 2012 by MvGulik

UEZ · January 1, 2012

Looks really nice!

Is it possible to move the notify windows smoother to the empty place when one of them is gone? Futher, can an image be used instead of an icon? Last but not least, can the border be changed to e.g. 3D border?

Br,

UEZ

Dizzy · January 1, 2012

Hi Melba23,

looks great. Thanks for sharing.

Is it possible to include a "Yes" and "No" Button?

Greets and a happy new year.

Dizzy

Edited January 1, 2012 by Dizzy

Melba23 · January 1, 2012

Dizzy,

These are for notification, not interaction.

But look in the Toast thread where you asked a similar question - you might find a solution there.

M23

Melba23 · January 1, 2012

UEZ,

I will look into your 3 requests - but do not hold your breath!

Yashied,

I will look into that too.

MvGulik,

Suggested New Year resolution for you: Less time in the coffee shops, it is beginning to show.

M23

czardas · January 1, 2012

Thanks for sharing, I like it.

MvGulik · January 1, 2012

Suggested New Year resolution for you: Less time in the coffee shops, it is beginning to show.

... If you think so ...

asionwu · January 2, 2012

Thanks for sharing!

Very Nice!

Melba23 · January 2, 2012

UEZ,

Lucky you - heavy showers so no golf and I could work on your requests.

You can use images (32x32 only - just use the full path as the parameter) and the notifications have a 3D border. I have added a further parameter to _Notify_Set to get the notifications to slide into place rather that moving instantly. They still move pretty quickly as they are actioned inside a message handler and I do not want to hold up the queue for longer than absolutely necessary. The more notifications there are to move the quicker they slide - on my machine it takes about 250ms to move 17 of them which seems not to cause any problems. But I still believe it will be a "user beware" option.

Here is the new code - see if you like it:

#include-once

; #INDEX# ============================================================================================================
; Title .........: Notify
; AutoIt Version : 3.3.2.0+ - uses AdlibRegister/Unregister
; Language ......: English
; Description ...: Show and hides pop-out messages from the right side of the screen in user defined colours and fonts
; Author(s) .....: Melba23
; ====================================================================================================================

#AutoIt3Wrapper_au3check_parameters=-d -w 1 -w 2 -w 3 -w 4 -w 5 -w 6

; #INCLUDES# =========================================================================================================
#include <StringSize.au3>

; #GLOBAL VARIABLES# =================================================================================================
; Create array to hold data for Notifications
; [0][0] = Count            [n][0] = Handle
; [0][1] = Max avail        [n][1] = Timer duration
; [0][2] = X-coord          [n][2] = Timer stamp
; [0][3] = Low Y-coord      [n][3] = Clickable
; [0][4]                    [n][4] = X-Coord
Global $aNotify_Data[1][5] = [[0, Int((@DesktopHeight - 60) / 50), @DesktopWidth - 10, @DesktopHeight - 10, 0]]
; Adjust values according to taskbar position
_Notify_Locate()

; Create array to hold default and current Notification values = [Style ($SS_CENTER), Col, BkCol, Font, Slide, TimerRun]
Global $aNotify_Settings[2][6] = [[1, 0, 0, _Notify_GetDefFont(), False, False]]
Global $aNotify_Ret = DllCall("User32.dll", "int", "GetSysColor", "int", 8) ; $COLOR_WINDOWTEXT = 8
$aNotify_Settings[0][1] = $aNotify_Ret[0]
$aNotify_Ret = DllCall("User32.dll", "int", "GetSysColor", "int", 5) ; $COLOR_WINDOW = 5
$aNotify_Settings[0][2] = $aNotify_Ret[0]
; Use the defaults as current settings
For $i = 0 To 3
    $aNotify_Settings[1][$i] = $aNotify_Settings[0][$i]
Next

; #CURRENT# ==========================================================================================================
; _Notify_Set:    Sets text justification and optionally colours and font, for _Notify_Show function calls
; _Notify_Show:   Shows a message from the right side of the screen
; _Notify_RegMsg: Registers the WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message to enable retraction of the message on clicking
; ====================================================================================================================

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#=================================================================================================
; _Notify_Locate:           Find Systray and determine message start position and maximum number
; _Notify_Timer:            Checks whether a message has timed out
; _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE: Message handler to check if message clicked
; _Notify_Delete:           Retract a message when timed out or clicked
; _Notify_Reset;            Reposition remaining messages on screen
; _Notify_GetDefFont:       Determine system default MsgBox font
; ====================================================================================================================

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Set
; Description ...: Sets text justification and optionally colours, font and movement for _Notify_Show function calls
; Syntax.........: _Notify_Set($vJust, [$iCol, [$iBkCol, [$iFont_Name, [$fSlide]]])
; Parameters ....: $vJust     - 0 = Left justified, 1 = Centred (Default), 2 = Right justified
;                                Can use $SS_LEFT, $SS_CENTER, $SS_RIGHT
;                       >>>>>    Setting this parameter to' Default' will reset ALL parameters to default values     <<<<<
;                       >>>>>    All optional parameters default to system MsgBox default values                     <<<<<
;                  $iCol   - [Optional] The colour for the message text
;                  $iBkCol - [Optional] The colour for the message background
;                                Omitting a colour parameter or setting it to -1 leaves it unchanged
;                                Setting a colour parameter to Default resets the system colour
;                  $sFont_Name - [Optional] The font to use for the Toast
;                       >>>>>    Omitting this parameter leaves it unchanged                                         <<<<<
;                       >>>>>    Setting this parameter to Default resets the system message box font                <<<<<
;                  $fSlide - [Optional] Movement of other notifications into new position when one below retracts
;                                False = Instant (default)
;                                True  = Slide
;                       >>>>>    Using this option increases the chances of a system crash - user beware!!           <<<<<
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.2.0 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: Success - Returns 1
;                  Failure - Returns 0 and sets @error to 1 with @extended set to parameter index number
; Author ........: Melba23
; Example........; Yes
;=====================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Set($vJust, $iCol = -1, $iBkCol = -1, $sFont_Name = "", $fSlide = False)

    ; Set parameters
    Switch $vJust
        Case Default
            For $i = 0 To 3
                $aNotify_Settings[1][$i] = $aNotify_Settings[0][$i]
            Next
            Return
        Case 0, 1, 2
            $aNotify_Settings[1][0] = $vJust
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 1, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $iCol
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][1] = $aNotify_Settings[0][1]
        Case 0 To 0xFFFFFF
            $aNotify_Settings[1][1] = $iCol
        Case -1
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 2, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $iBkCol
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][2] = $aNotify_Settings[0][2]
        Case 0 To 0xFFFFFF
            $aNotify_Settings[1][2] = $iBkCol
        Case -1
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 3, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $sFont_Name
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][3] = $aNotify_Settings[0][3]
        Case ""
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            If IsString($sFont_Name) Then
                $aNotify_Settings[1][3] = $sFont_Name
            Else
                Return SetError(1, 4, 0)
            EndIf
    EndSwitch

    If $fSlide = True Then
        $aNotify_Settings[0][4] = True
    Else
        $aNotify_Settings[0][4] = False
    EndIf

    Return 1

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Set

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Show
; Description ...: Shows a message from the right side of the screen
; Syntax.........: _Notify_Show($vIcon, $sTitle, $sMessage, [$iDelay [, $iClick]])
; Parameters ....: $vIcon    - 0 - No icon, 8 - UAC, 16 - Stop, 32 - Query, 48 - Exclamation, 64 - Information
;                              The $MB_ICON constant can also be used for the last 4 above
;                              If set to the name of an exe, the main icon of that exe will be displayed
;                              If set to the name of an image file, that image will be displayed
;                              Any other value returns -1, error 1
;                  $sTitle   - Text to display as title in bold
;                  $sMessage - Text to display as message
;                              If $sTitle = "" then $sText can take 2 lines
;                  $iDelay   - The delay in seconds before the message retracts (Default = 0 = Remains indefinitely)
;                  $iClick   - If message will retact when clicked (Default = 1 = Clickable)
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.1.5 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: Success: Returns 1
;                  Failure: Returns -1 and sets @error as follows:
;                           1 = Maximum number of messages already displayed
;                           2 = Icon parameter invalid
;                           3 = StringSize error
;                           4 = Title/text will not fit in widest message (@extended = 0/1 = Title/Text)
;                           5 = Notify GUI creation failed
; Author ........: Melba23
; Notes .........;
; Example........; Yes
;=====================================================================================================================

Func _Notify_Show($vIcon, $sTitle, $sMessage, $iDelay = 0, $iClick = 1)

    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] = $aNotify_Data[0][1] Then
        Return SetError(1, 0, -1)
    EndIf

    Local $aLabel_Pos, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height = 20

    ; Set default auto-sizing Notify dimensions
    Local $iNotify_Width_max = 300
    Local $iNotify_Width_min = 150
    Local $iNotify_Height = 40

    ; Check for icon
    Local $iIcon_Style = 0
    Local $iIcon_Reduction = 36
    Local $sDLL = "user32.dll"
    Local $sImg = ""
    If StringIsDigit($vIcon) Then
        Switch $vIcon
            Case 0
                $iIcon_Reduction = 0
            Case 8
                $sDLL = "imageres.dll"
                $iIcon_Style = 78
            Case 16 ; Stop
                $iIcon_Style = -4
            Case 32 ; Query
                $iIcon_Style = -3
            Case 48 ; Exclam
                $iIcon_Style = -2
            Case 64 ; Info
                $iIcon_Style = -5
            Case Else
                Return SetError(1, 0, -1)
        EndSwitch
    Else
        Switch StringLower(StringRight($vIcon, 3))
            Case "exe", "ico"
                $sDLL = $vIcon
                $iIcon_Style = 0
            Case "bmp", "jpg", "gif"
                $sImg = $vIcon
        EndSwitch
    EndIf

    ; Determine max message width
    Local $iMax_Label_Width = $iNotify_Width_max - $iIcon_Reduction - 8

    ; Get text size
    If $sTitle Then
        ; Measure title
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sTitle, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 0, -1)
        Else
            ; Set width required
            $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
        EndIf
        ; Measure message
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sMessage, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        Else
            ; Adjust width required if needed
            If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iLabel_Width Then
                $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
            EndIf
        EndIf
    Else
        ; Measure message
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sMessage, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3], $iMax_Label_Width)
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; If wrapped check still fits vertically
        If $aLabel_Pos[3] > 40 Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        Else
            ; Set Notification size and label position
            If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iLabel_Width Then
                $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
            EndIf
            $sMessage = $aLabel_Pos[0]
            ; Adjust vertical position to centre lines
            Local $iLabel_Y = Int((40 - $aLabel_Pos[3]) / 2)
        EndIf
    EndIf

    ; Set Notify size
    Local $iNotify_Width = $iLabel_Width + 8 + $iIcon_Reduction

    ; Increase if below min size
    If $iNotify_Width < $iNotify_Width_min + $iIcon_Reduction Then
        $iNotify_Width = $iNotify_Width_min + $iIcon_Reduction
        $iLabel_Width = $iNotify_Width_min - 8
    EndIf

    ; Set Notify coords
    Local $iNotify_X = $aNotify_Data[0][2] - $iNotify_Width
    Local $iNotify_Y = $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * ($aNotify_Data[0][0] + 1))

    ; Create Notify slice with $WS_POPUPWINDOW style and $WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW, $WS_EX_TOPMOST and $WS_EX_STATICEDGE extended style
    Local $hNotify_Handle = GUICreate("", $iNotify_Width, $iNotify_Height, $iNotify_X, $iNotify_Y, 0x80880000, BitOR(0x00020000, 0x00000080, 0x00000008))
    If @error Then
        Return SetError(5, 0, -1)
    EndIf
    GUISetBkColor($aNotify_Settings[1][2])

    ; Create icon
    If $iIcon_Reduction Then
        If $sImg Then
            GUICtrlCreatePic($sImg, 4, 4, 32, 32)
        Else
            GUICtrlCreateIcon($sDLL, $iIcon_Style, 4, 4)
        EndIf
    EndIf

    ; Create labels
    If $sTitle Then
        ; Title
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sTitle, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, 0, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 800, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
        ; Message
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sMessage, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, 20, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 400, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
    Else
        ; Message
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sMessage, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, $iLabel_Y, $iLabel_Width, 40 - $iLabel_Y)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 400, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
    EndIf

    ; Slide Notify Slice into view from behind systray and activate
    DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "AnimateWindow", "hwnd", $hNotify_Handle, "int", 1000, "long", 0x00040002) ; $AW_SLIDE_IN_RIGHT

    ; Activate Notify without stealing focus
    GUISetState(@SW_SHOWNOACTIVATE, $hNotify_Handle)

    ; Store Notify data
    $aNotify_Data[0][0] += 1
    ReDim $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0] + 1][5]
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][0] = $hNotify_Handle
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][1] = $iDelay * 1000
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][2] = TimerInit()
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][3] = $iClick
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][4] = $iNotify_X

    ; Start Adlib function for Notify retraction
    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] = 1 Then
        AdlibRegister("_Notify_Timer", 1000)
    EndIf

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Show

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_RegMsg
; Description ...: Registers WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message needed for the UDF
; Syntax.........: _Notify_RegMsg()
; Parameters ....: None
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.1.5 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: None
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified ......:
; Remarks .......: If another WM_MOUSEACTIVATE handler already registered, then call the _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE handler
;                  function from within that handler
;                  If messages are not to retract when clicked the WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message does not need to be registered
; Example........: Yes
;=====================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_RegMsg()

    GUIRegisterMsg(0x0021, "_Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE") ; $WM_MOUSEACTIVATE
    $aNotify_Data[0][4] = 1

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Locate
; Description ...: Find Systray and determine message start position and maximum number
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Locate()
; Parameters ....: None
; Author ........: Melba23, based on some original code by GioVit
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Locate()

    Local $tWorkArea

    ; Determine which struct syntax to use to use
    If @AutoItVersion < "3.3.8.0" Then
        $tWorkArea = DllStructCreate("long Left;long Top;long Right;long Bottom")
    Else
        $tWorkArea = DllStructCreate("struct;long Left;long Top;long Right;long Bottom;endstruct")
    EndIf

    ; Check if Taskbar is visible
    Local $aRet = DllCall("shell32.dll", "uint", "SHAppBarMessage", "dword", 0x00000004, "ptr*", 0) ; $ABM_GETSTATE
    If Not BitAND($aRet[0], 0x01) Then

        ; Determine available work area ; $SPI_GETWORKAREA = 48
        DllCall("user32.dll", "bool", "SystemParametersInfoW", "uint", 48, "uint", 0, "ptr", DllStructGetPtr($tWorkArea), "uint", 0)
        If @error Then Return SetError(2, 0, -1)
        Local $aWorkArea[4] = [DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Left"), DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Top"), _
            DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Right"), DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Bottom")]

        ; Adjust data array if necessary
        $aNotify_Data[0][1] = Int(($aWorkArea[3] - $aWorkArea[1] - 60) / 50)
        If $aWorkArea[2] < @DesktopWidth Then
            $aNotify_Data[0][2] = $aWorkArea[2] - 10
        EndIf
        If $aWorkArea[3] < @DesktopHeight Then
            $aNotify_Data[0][3] = $aWorkArea[3] - 10
        EndIf

    EndIf

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Locate

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Timer
; Description ...: Checks whether a message has timed out
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Timer()
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Timer()

    Local $fMoved = False

    ; Pause Adlib as retraction and movement could overrun delay time
    AdlibUnRegister("_Notify_Timer")
    ; Prevent simultaneous click
    $aNotify_Settings[0][5] = True

    ; Run through notifications
    For $i = $aNotify_Data[0][0] To 1 Step -1
        ; Check timer if needed
        If $aNotify_Data[$i][1] And TimerDiff($aNotify_Data[$i][2]) > $aNotify_Data[$i][1] Then
            _Notify_Delete($i)
            $fMoved = True
            ExitLoop
        EndIf
    Next

    ; Adjust positions of Notifications
    If $fMoved Then
        _Notify_Reset($i)
    EndIf

    ; Restart Adlib if needed
    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] Then
        AdlibRegister("_Notify_Timer", 1000)
    EndIf
    ; Re-enable clicks
    $aNotify_Settings[0][5] = False

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Timer

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE
; Description ...: Message handler to check if message clicked
; Syntax ........: _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE($hWnd, $Msg, $wParam, $lParam)
; Parameters ....: Standard message handler parameters
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE($hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam)

    #forceref $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam

    ; Declare flag to prevent multiple clicks until a Notification is retracted
    Static $fRunning
    If $fRunning Then Return

    ; Check timer is not checking
    If $aNotify_Settings[0][5] Then Return

    ; Declare flag
    Local $fMoved = False
    ; Set Running flag
    $fRunning = True

    For $i = $aNotify_Data[0][0] To 1 Step -1
        If $aNotify_Data[$i][3] And $hWnd = $aNotify_Data[$i][0] Then
            _Notify_Delete($i)
            $fMoved = True
            ExitLoop
        EndIf
    Next

    ; Adjust positions of Notifications
    If $fMoved Then
        _Notify_Reset($i)
    EndIf

    ; Clear Running flag
    $fRunning = False

    Return 'GUI_RUNDEFMSG'

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Delete
; Description ...: Retract a message when timed out or clicked
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Delete($i)
; Parameters ....: $i - Index of message to be retracted
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Delete($i)

    ; Retract and delete Notify
    DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "AnimateWindow", "hwnd", $aNotify_Data[$i][0], "int", 500, "long", 0x00050001) ; $AW_SLIDE_OUT_RIGHT
    GUIDelete($aNotify_Data[$i][0])
    ; Adjust array
    For $j = $i + 1 To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
        For $k = 0 To 4
            $aNotify_Data[$j - 1][$k] = $aNotify_Data[$j][$k]
        Next
    Next
    ReDim $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][5]
    $aNotify_Data[0][0] -= 1

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Reset
; Description ...: Reposition remaining messages on screen
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Reset($i)
; Parameters ....: $i - Index of message just retracted
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Reset($iIndex)

    If $aNotify_Settings[0][4] Then
        ; Set step size depending on number of notifications to move
        Local $iStep = 1 + Int(($aNotify_Data[0][0] - $iIndex) / 3)
        ; Slide notifications into new positions
        For $j = 1 To 50 Step $iStep
            For $i = $iIndex To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
                WinMove($aNotify_Data[$i][0], "", $aNotify_Data[$i][4], $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * ($i + 1)) + $j)
            Next
        Next
    Else
        ; Move notifications into new positions instantly
        For $i = 1 To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
            WinMove($aNotify_Data[$i][0], "", $aNotify_Data[$i][4], $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * $i))
        Next
    EndIf

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_GetDefFont
; Description ...: Determine system default MsgBox font
; Syntax ........: _Notify_GetDefFont()
; Parameters ....: None
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
Func _Notify_GetDefFont()

    ; Get default system font data
    Local $tNONCLIENTMETRICS = DllStructCreate("uint;int;int;int;int;int;byte[60];int;int;byte[60];int;int;byte[60];byte[60];byte[60]")
    DllStructSetData($tNONCLIENTMETRICS, 1, DllStructGetSize($tNONCLIENTMETRICS))
    DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "SystemParametersInfo", "int", 41, "int", DllStructGetSize($tNONCLIENTMETRICS), "ptr", DllStructGetPtr($tNONCLIENTMETRICS), "int", 0)
    ; Read font data for MsgBox font
    Local $tLOGFONT = DllStructCreate("long;long;long;long;long;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;char[32]", DllStructGetPtr($tNONCLIENTMETRICS, 15))
    ; Font name
    Return DllStructGetData($tLOGFONT, 14)

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_GetDefFont

And comments also welcome from anyone else of course.

M23

martin · January 2, 2012

Looks good M23.

One time I tried your example and after clicking the clickable notifiucations I had this error

G:playNotify.au3 (503) : ==> Array variable has incorrect number of subscripts or subscript dimension range exceeded.:

I tried to reproduced this but I couldn't remember the order in which I clicked things and I can't do it again.

UEZ · January 2, 2012

Thanks for the update! I will have a closer look when I'am at home.

Br,

UEZ

czardas · January 2, 2012

I was just wondering if it is worth while adding parameters to allow the notifications to appear on the left, stacked up from the bottom or listed below from the top of the screen. Perhaps using x/y start position parameters.

Melba23 · January 2, 2012

martin,

Thanks - I had noticed that a couple of times too. It seems that you can get click/timer interference despite the code I put in to stop it.

Here is a version with (I hope) more efficient non-interference code to stop clicks and the timer trying to delete notifications at the same time. When I have tried it it seems more stable:

#include-once

; #INDEX# ============================================================================================================
; Title .........: Notify
; AutoIt Version : 3.3.2.0+ - uses AdlibRegister/Unregister
; Language ......: English
; Description ...: Show and hides pop-out messages from the right side of the screen in user defined colours and fonts
; Author(s) .....: Melba23
; ====================================================================================================================

#AutoIt3Wrapper_au3check_parameters=-d -w 1 -w 2 -w 3 -w 4 -w 5 -w 6

; #INCLUDES# =========================================================================================================
#include <StringSize.au3>

; #GLOBAL VARIABLES# =================================================================================================
; Create array to hold data for Notifications
; [0][0] = Count            [n][0] = Handle
; [0][1] = Max avail        [n][1] = Timer duration
; [0][2] = X-coord          [n][2] = Timer stamp
; [0][3] = Low Y-coord      [n][3] = Clickable
; [0][4]                    [n][4] = X-Coord
Global $aNotify_Data[1][5] = [[0, Int((@DesktopHeight - 60) / 50), @DesktopWidth - 10, @DesktopHeight - 10, 0]]
; Adjust values according to taskbar position
_Notify_Locate()

; Create array to hold default and current Notification values = [Style ($SS_CENTER), Col, BkCol, Font, Slide, Interference]
; [0][5] = Timer running, [1][5] = Click running
Global $aNotify_Settings[2][6] = [[1, 0, 0, _Notify_GetDefFont(), False, False], [0, 0, 0, 0, 0, False]]
Global $aNotify_Ret = DllCall("User32.dll", "int", "GetSysColor", "int", 8) ; $COLOR_WINDOWTEXT = 8
$aNotify_Settings[0][1] = $aNotify_Ret[0]
$aNotify_Ret = DllCall("User32.dll", "int", "GetSysColor", "int", 5) ; $COLOR_WINDOW = 5
$aNotify_Settings[0][2] = $aNotify_Ret[0]
; Use the defaults as current settings
For $i = 0 To 3
    $aNotify_Settings[1][$i] = $aNotify_Settings[0][$i]
Next

; #CURRENT# ==========================================================================================================
; _Notify_Set:    Sets text justification and optionally colours and font, for _Notify_Show function calls
; _Notify_Show:   Shows a message from the right side of the screen
; _Notify_RegMsg: Registers the WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message to enable retraction of the message on clicking
; ====================================================================================================================

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#=================================================================================================
; _Notify_Locate:           Find Systray and determine message start position and maximum number
; _Notify_Timer:            Checks whether a message has timed out
; _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE: Message handler to check if message clicked
; _Notify_Delete:           Retract a message when timed out or clicked
; _Notify_Reset;            Reposition remaining messages on screen
; _Notify_GetDefFont:       Determine system default MsgBox font
; ====================================================================================================================

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Set
; Description ...: Sets text justification and optionally colours, font and movement for _Notify_Show function calls
; Syntax.........: _Notify_Set($vJust, [$iCol, [$iBkCol, [$iFont_Name, [$fSlide]]])
; Parameters ....: $vJust     - 0 = Left justified, 1 = Centred (Default), 2 = Right justified
;                                Can use $SS_LEFT, $SS_CENTER, $SS_RIGHT
;                       >>>>>    Setting this parameter to' Default' will reset ALL parameters to default values     <<<<<
;                       >>>>>    All optional parameters default to system MsgBox default values                     <<<<<
;                  $iCol   - [Optional] The colour for the message text
;                  $iBkCol - [Optional] The colour for the message background
;                                Omitting a colour parameter or setting it to -1 leaves it unchanged
;                                Setting a colour parameter to Default resets the system colour
;                  $sFont_Name - [Optional] The font to use for the Toast
;                       >>>>>    Omitting this parameter leaves it unchanged                                         <<<<<
;                       >>>>>    Setting this parameter to Default resets the system message box font                <<<<<
;                  $fSlide - [Optional] Movement of other notifications into new position when one below retracts
;                                False = Instant (default)
;                                True  = Slide
;                       >>>>>    Using this option increases the chances of a system crash - user beware!!           <<<<<
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.2.0 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: Success - Returns 1
;                  Failure - Returns 0 and sets @error to 1 with @extended set to parameter index number
; Author ........: Melba23
; Example........; Yes
;=====================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Set($vJust, $iCol = -1, $iBkCol = -1, $sFont_Name = "", $fSlide = False)

    ; Set parameters
    Switch $vJust
        Case Default
            For $i = 0 To 3
                $aNotify_Settings[1][$i] = $aNotify_Settings[0][$i]
            Next
            Return
        Case 0, 1, 2
            $aNotify_Settings[1][0] = $vJust
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 1, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $iCol
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][1] = $aNotify_Settings[0][1]
        Case 0 To 0xFFFFFF
            $aNotify_Settings[1][1] = $iCol
        Case -1
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 2, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $iBkCol
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][2] = $aNotify_Settings[0][2]
        Case 0 To 0xFFFFFF
            $aNotify_Settings[1][2] = $iBkCol
        Case -1
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 3, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $sFont_Name
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][3] = $aNotify_Settings[0][3]
        Case ""
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            If IsString($sFont_Name) Then
                $aNotify_Settings[1][3] = $sFont_Name
            Else
                Return SetError(1, 4, 0)
            EndIf
    EndSwitch

    If $fSlide = True Then
        $aNotify_Settings[0][4] = True
    Else
        $aNotify_Settings[0][4] = False
    EndIf

    Return 1

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Set

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Show
; Description ...: Shows a message from the right side of the screen
; Syntax.........: _Notify_Show($vIcon, $sTitle, $sMessage, [$iDelay [, $iClick]])
; Parameters ....: $vIcon    - 0 - No icon, 8 - UAC, 16 - Stop, 32 - Query, 48 - Exclamation, 64 - Information
;                              The $MB_ICON constant can also be used for the last 4 above
;                              If set to the name of an exe, the main icon of that exe will be displayed
;                              If set to the name of an image file, that image will be displayed
;                              Any other value returns -1, error 1
;                  $sTitle   - Text to display as title in bold
;                  $sMessage - Text to display as message
;                              If $sTitle = "" then $sText can take 2 lines
;                  $iDelay   - The delay in seconds before the message retracts (Default = 0 = Remains indefinitely)
;                  $iClick   - If message will retact when clicked (Default = 1 = Clickable)
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.1.5 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: Success: Returns 1
;                  Failure: Returns -1 and sets @error as follows:
;                           1 = Maximum number of messages already displayed
;                           2 = Icon parameter invalid
;                           3 = StringSize error
;                           4 = Title/text will not fit in widest message (@extended = 0/1 = Title/Text)
;                           5 = Notify GUI creation failed
; Author ........: Melba23
; Notes .........;
; Example........; Yes
;=====================================================================================================================

Func _Notify_Show($vIcon, $sTitle, $sMessage, $iDelay = 0, $iClick = 1)

    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] = $aNotify_Data[0][1] Then
        Return SetError(1, 0, -1)
    EndIf

    Local $aLabel_Pos, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height = 20

    ; Set default auto-sizing Notify dimensions
    Local $iNotify_Width_max = 300
    Local $iNotify_Width_min = 150
    Local $iNotify_Height = 40

    ; Check for icon
    Local $iIcon_Style = 0
    Local $iIcon_Reduction = 36
    Local $sDLL = "user32.dll"
    Local $sImg = ""
    If StringIsDigit($vIcon) Then
        Switch $vIcon
            Case 0
                $iIcon_Reduction = 0
            Case 8
                $sDLL = "imageres.dll"
                $iIcon_Style = 78
            Case 16 ; Stop
                $iIcon_Style = -4
            Case 32 ; Query
                $iIcon_Style = -3
            Case 48 ; Exclam
                $iIcon_Style = -2
            Case 64 ; Info
                $iIcon_Style = -5
            Case Else
                Return SetError(1, 0, -1)
        EndSwitch
    Else
        Switch StringLower(StringRight($vIcon, 3))
            Case "exe", "ico"
                $sDLL = $vIcon
                $iIcon_Style = 0
            Case "bmp", "jpg", "gif"
                $sImg = $vIcon
        EndSwitch
    EndIf

    ; Determine max message width
    Local $iMax_Label_Width = $iNotify_Width_max - $iIcon_Reduction - 8

    ; Get text size
    If $sTitle Then
        ; Measure title
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sTitle, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 0, -1)
        Else
            ; Set width required
            $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
        EndIf
        ; Measure message
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sMessage, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        Else
            ; Adjust width required if needed
            If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iLabel_Width Then
                $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
            EndIf
        EndIf
    Else
        ; Measure message
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sMessage, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3], $iMax_Label_Width)
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; If wrapped check still fits vertically
        If $aLabel_Pos[3] > 40 Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        Else
            ; Set Notification size and label position
            If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iLabel_Width Then
                $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
            EndIf
            $sMessage = $aLabel_Pos[0]
            ; Adjust vertical position to centre lines
            Local $iLabel_Y = Int((40 - $aLabel_Pos[3]) / 2)
        EndIf
    EndIf

    ; Set Notify size
    Local $iNotify_Width = $iLabel_Width + 8 + $iIcon_Reduction

    ; Increase if below min size
    If $iNotify_Width < $iNotify_Width_min + $iIcon_Reduction Then
        $iNotify_Width = $iNotify_Width_min + $iIcon_Reduction
        $iLabel_Width = $iNotify_Width_min - 8
    EndIf

    ; Set Notify coords
    Local $iNotify_X = $aNotify_Data[0][2] - $iNotify_Width
    Local $iNotify_Y = $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * ($aNotify_Data[0][0] + 1))

    ; Create Notify slice with $WS_POPUPWINDOW style and $WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW, $WS_EX_TOPMOST and $WS_EX_STATICEDGE extended style
    Local $hNotify_Handle = GUICreate("", $iNotify_Width, $iNotify_Height, $iNotify_X, $iNotify_Y, 0x80880000, BitOR(0x00020000, 0x00000080, 0x00000008))
    If @error Then
        Return SetError(5, 0, -1)
    EndIf
    GUISetBkColor($aNotify_Settings[1][2])

    ; Create icon
    If $iIcon_Reduction Then
        If $sImg Then
            GUICtrlCreatePic($sImg, 4, 4, 32, 32)
        Else
            GUICtrlCreateIcon($sDLL, $iIcon_Style, 4, 4)
        EndIf
    EndIf

    ; Create labels
    If $sTitle Then
        ; Title
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sTitle, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, 0, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 800, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
        ; Message
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sMessage, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, 20, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 400, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
    Else
        ; Message
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sMessage, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, $iLabel_Y, $iLabel_Width, 40 - $iLabel_Y)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 400, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
    EndIf

    ; Slide Notify Slice into view from behind systray and activate
    DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "AnimateWindow", "hwnd", $hNotify_Handle, "int", 1000, "long", 0x00040002) ; $AW_SLIDE_IN_RIGHT

    ; Activate Notify without stealing focus
    GUISetState(@SW_SHOWNOACTIVATE, $hNotify_Handle)

    ; Store Notify data
    $aNotify_Data[0][0] += 1
    ReDim $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0] + 1][5]
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][0] = $hNotify_Handle
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][1] = $iDelay * 1000
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][2] = TimerInit()
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][3] = $iClick
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][4] = $iNotify_X

    ; Start Adlib function for Notify retraction
    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] = 1 Then
        AdlibRegister("_Notify_Timer", 1000)
    EndIf

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Show

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_RegMsg
; Description ...: Registers WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message needed for the UDF
; Syntax.........: _Notify_RegMsg()
; Parameters ....: None
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.1.5 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: None
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified ......:
; Remarks .......: If another WM_MOUSEACTIVATE handler already registered, then call the _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE handler
;                  function from within that handler
;                  If messages are not to retract when clicked the WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message does not need to be registered
; Example........: Yes
;=====================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_RegMsg()

    GUIRegisterMsg(0x0021, "_Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE") ; $WM_MOUSEACTIVATE
    $aNotify_Data[0][4] = 1

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Locate
; Description ...: Find Systray and determine message start position and maximum number
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Locate()
; Parameters ....: None
; Author ........: Melba23, based on some original code by GioVit
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Locate()

    Local $tWorkArea

    ; Determine which struct syntax to use to use
    If @AutoItVersion < "3.3.8.0" Then
        $tWorkArea = DllStructCreate("long Left;long Top;long Right;long Bottom")
    Else
        $tWorkArea = DllStructCreate("struct;long Left;long Top;long Right;long Bottom;endstruct")
    EndIf

    ; Check if Taskbar is visible
    Local $aRet = DllCall("shell32.dll", "uint", "SHAppBarMessage", "dword", 0x00000004, "ptr*", 0) ; $ABM_GETSTATE
    If Not BitAND($aRet[0], 0x01) Then

        ; Determine available work area ; $SPI_GETWORKAREA = 48
        DllCall("user32.dll", "bool", "SystemParametersInfoW", "uint", 48, "uint", 0, "ptr", DllStructGetPtr($tWorkArea), "uint", 0)
        If @error Then Return SetError(2, 0, -1)
        Local $aWorkArea[4] = [DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Left"), DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Top"), _
            DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Right"), DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Bottom")]

        ; Adjust data array if necessary
        $aNotify_Data[0][1] = Int(($aWorkArea[3] - $aWorkArea[1] - 60) / 50)
        If $aWorkArea[2] < @DesktopWidth Then
            $aNotify_Data[0][2] = $aWorkArea[2] - 10
        EndIf
        If $aWorkArea[3] < @DesktopHeight Then
            $aNotify_Data[0][3] = $aWorkArea[3] - 10
        EndIf

    EndIf

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Locate

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Timer
; Description ...: Checks whether a message has timed out
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Timer()
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Timer()

    If $aNotify_Settings[1][5] Then
        Return
    EndIf

    If $aNotify_Settings[0][5] Then
        Return
    EndIf

    ; Set Prevent simultaneous click
    $aNotify_Settings[0][5] = True
    
    ; Pause Adlib as retraction and movement could overrun delay time
    AdlibUnRegister("_Notify_Timer")

    Local $fMoved = False

    ; Run through notifications
    For $i = $aNotify_Data[0][0] To 1 Step -1
        ; Check timer if needed
        If $aNotify_Data[$i][1] And TimerDiff($aNotify_Data[$i][2]) > $aNotify_Data[$i][1] Then
            _Notify_Delete($i)
            $fMoved = True
            ExitLoop
        EndIf
    Next

    ; Adjust positions of Notifications
    If $fMoved Then
        _Notify_Reset($i)
    EndIf

    ; Restart Adlib if needed
    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] Then
        AdlibRegister("_Notify_Timer", 1000)
    EndIf
    ; Re-enable clicks
    $aNotify_Settings[0][5] = False
    
EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Timer

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE
; Description ...: Message handler to check if message clicked
; Syntax ........: _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE($hWnd, $Msg, $wParam, $lParam)
; Parameters ....: Standard message handler parameters
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE($hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam)

    #forceref $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam

    ; Check timer is not checking
    If $aNotify_Settings[0][5] Then
        Return
    EndIf
    ; Check handler not already retracting
    If $aNotify_Settings[1][5] Then
        Return
    EndIf
    ; Set flag to show handler retracting
    $aNotify_Settings[1][5] = True
    
    ; Declare flag
    Local $fMoved = False

    For $i = $aNotify_Data[0][0] To 1 Step -1
        If $aNotify_Data[$i][3] And $hWnd = $aNotify_Data[$i][0] Then
            _Notify_Delete($i)
            $fMoved = True
            ExitLoop
        EndIf
    Next

    ; Adjust positions of Notifications
    If $fMoved Then
        _Notify_Reset($i)
    EndIf

    ; Clear Running flag
    $aNotify_Settings[1][5] = False
    
    Return 'GUI_RUNDEFMSG'

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Delete
; Description ...: Retract a message when timed out or clicked
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Delete($i)
; Parameters ....: $i - Index of message to be retracted
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Delete($i)

    ; Retract and delete Notify
    DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "AnimateWindow", "hwnd", $aNotify_Data[$i][0], "int", 500, "long", 0x00050001) ; $AW_SLIDE_OUT_RIGHT
    GUIDelete($aNotify_Data[$i][0])
    ; Adjust array
    For $j = $i + 1 To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
        For $k = 0 To 4
            $aNotify_Data[$j - 1][$k] = $aNotify_Data[$j][$k]
        Next
    Next
    ReDim $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][5]
    $aNotify_Data[0][0] -= 1

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Reset
; Description ...: Reposition remaining messages on screen
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Reset($i)
; Parameters ....: $i - Index of message just retracted
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Reset($iIndex)

    If $aNotify_Settings[0][4] Then
        ; Set step size depending on number of notifications to move
        Local $iStep = 1 + Int(($aNotify_Data[0][0] - $iIndex) / 3)
        ; Slide notifications into new positions
        For $j = 1 To 50 Step $iStep
            For $i = $iIndex To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
                WinMove($aNotify_Data[$i][0], "", $aNotify_Data[$i][4], $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * ($i + 1)) + $j)
            Next
        Next
    Else
        ; Move notifications into new positions instantly
        For $i = 1 To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
            WinMove($aNotify_Data[$i][0], "", $aNotify_Data[$i][4], $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * $i))
        Next
    EndIf

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_GetDefFont
; Description ...: Determine system default MsgBox font
; Syntax ........: _Notify_GetDefFont()
; Parameters ....: None
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
Func _Notify_GetDefFont()

    ; Get default system font data
    Local $tNONCLIENTMETRICS = DllStructCreate("uint;int;int;int;int;int;byte[60];int;int;byte[60];int;int;byte[60];byte[60];byte[60]")
    DllStructSetData($tNONCLIENTMETRICS, 1, DllStructGetSize($tNONCLIENTMETRICS))
    DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "SystemParametersInfo", "int", 41, "int", DllStructGetSize($tNONCLIENTMETRICS), "ptr", DllStructGetPtr($tNONCLIENTMETRICS), "int", 0)
    ; Read font data for MsgBox font
    Local $tLOGFONT = DllStructCreate("long;long;long;long;long;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;char[32]", DllStructGetPtr($tNONCLIENTMETRICS, 15))
    ; Font name
    Return DllStructGetData($tLOGFONT, 14)

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_GetDefFont

czardas,

I was just wondering if it is worth while adding parameters

You mean:

"I was just wondering if it is worth while you adding parameters"

I will take a look but no promises as I am very happy with them going up on the right!

M23

czardas · January 2, 2012

I'll give it a go later.

Melba23 · January 3, 2012

czardas,

Try this version - you can select the location/direction of the notifications by calling the new function _Notify_Locate:

; Syntax ........: _Notify_Locate($iLocation)
; Parameters ....: $iLocation - Start point and direction for Notifications
;                              0 = Bottom right upwards (default)
;                              1 = Top right downwards
;                              2 = Top left downwards
;                              3 = Bottom left upwards

Here is an example to show it working - look for the <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< line

#include "Notify.au3"

; Press ESC to exit script
HotKeySet("{ESC}", "On_Exit")

Opt("TrayAutoPause", 0)

; Register message for click event
_Notify_RegMsg()

; Set notification location
_Notify_Locate(1) ; <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

; Set notifications

_Notify_Set(Default)
_Notify_Show("M:ProgramAu3 ScriptsImagesToastX.bmp", "Not Clickable", "Retracts after 20 secs", 20, 0)
_Notify_Set(0, 0xFF0000, 0xFFFF00, "Courier New");, True)
_Notify_Show(0, "Clickable", "Coloured - stays 40 secs if not clicked", 40)
_Notify_Set(Default)
_Notify_Show(0, "Clickable", "Reset to default colours")
_Notify_Set(2, 0x0000FF, 0xCCCCFF, "Comic MS")
_Notify_Show(48, "Not Clickable", "With an icon - stays 30 secs", 30, 0)
_Notify_Set(0, Default, 0xCCFF00, "Arial");, True)
_Notify_Show(0, "", "No title so the message can span both lines without problem if it is long enough to need it")

While 1
    Sleep(10)
WEnd

Func On_Exit()
    Exit
EndFunc

And here is the new UDF:

#include-once

; #INDEX# ============================================================================================================
; Title .........: Notify
; AutoIt Version : 3.3.2.0+ - uses AdlibRegister/Unregister
; Language ......: English
; Description ...: Show and hides pop-out messages from the right side of the screen in user defined colours and fonts
; Author(s) .....: Melba23
; ====================================================================================================================

;#AutoIt3Wrapper_au3check_parameters=-d -w 1 -w 2 -w 3 -w 4 -w 5 -w 6

; #INCLUDES# =========================================================================================================
#include <stringsize.au3>

; #GLOBAL VARIABLES# =================================================================================================
; Create array to hold data for Notifications
; [0][0] = Count            [n][0] = Handle
; [0][1] = Max avail        [n][1] = Timer duration
; [0][2] = X-coord        [n][2] = Timer stamp
; [0][3] = Low Y-coord      [n][3] = Clickable
; [0][4] = Location         [n][4] = X-Coord
Global $aNotify_Data[1][5] = [[0, Int((@DesktopHeight - 60) / 50), @DesktopWidth - 10, @DesktopHeight - 10, 0]]
; Adjust values according to taskbar position and desired location
_Notify_Locate(0)

; Create array to hold default and current Notification values = [Style ($SS_CENTER), Col, BkCol, Font, Slide, Interference]
; [0][5] = Timer running, [1][5] = Click running
Global $aNotify_Settings[2][6] = [[1, 0, 0, _Notify_GetDefFont(), False, False], [0, 0, 0, 0, 0, False]]
Global $aNotify_Ret = DllCall("User32.dll", "int", "GetSysColor", "int", 8) ; $COLOR_WINDOWTEXT = 8
$aNotify_Settings[0][1] = $aNotify_Ret[0]
$aNotify_Ret = DllCall("User32.dll", "int", "GetSysColor", "int", 5) ; $COLOR_WINDOW = 5
$aNotify_Settings[0][2] = $aNotify_Ret[0]
; Use the defaults as current settings
For $i = 0 To 3
    $aNotify_Settings[1][$i] = $aNotify_Settings[0][$i]
Next

; #CURRENT# ==========================================================================================================
; _Notify_Locate: Determine notification start position, direction of movement and maximum number
; _Notify_Set:  Sets text justification and optionally colours and font for notifications
; _Notify_Show:   Shows a notification
; _Notify_RegMsg: Registers the WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message to enable retraction of the notification on clicking
; ====================================================================================================================

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#=================================================================================================
; _Notify_Timer:            Checks whether a notification has timed out
; _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE: Message handler to check if notification clicked
; _Notify_Delete:          Retract a notification when timed out or clicked
; _Notify_Reset;            Reposition remaining notifications on screen
; _Notify_GetDefFont:      Determine system default MsgBox font
; ====================================================================================================================

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Locate
; Description ...: Determine notification start position, direction of movement and maximum number
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Locate($iLocation)
; Parameters ....: $iLocation - Start point and direction for Notifications
;                              0 = Bottom right upwards (default)
;                              1 = Top right downwards
;                              2 = Top left downwards
;                              3 = Bottom left upwards
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.2.0 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: Success - Returns 1
;                 Failure - Returns 0 and sets @error as follows
;                           1 = Notificatiosn displayed
;                           2 = Invalid parameter
; Author ........: Melba23
; Remarks .......: This function will only set or reset the location if no notificatiosn are displayed
; Example........: Yes
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Locate($iLocation)

    ; Can only reset notification location when no notifications are displayed
    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] Then
        Return SetError(1, 0, 0)
    EndIf

    ; Check valid parameter
    Switch $iLocation
        Case 0 To 3
            $aNotify_Data[0][4] = $iLocation
        Case Else
            Return SetError(2, 0, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Local $tWorkArea
    ; Determine which struct syntax to use to use
    If @AutoItVersion < "3.3.8.0" Then
        $tWorkArea = DllStructCreate("long Left;long Top;long Right;long Bottom")
    Else
        $tWorkArea = DllStructCreate("struct;long Left;long Top;long Right;long Bottom;endstruct")
    EndIf
    ; Check if Taskbar is hidden
    Local $aRet = DllCall("shell32.dll", "uint", "SHAppBarMessage", "dword", 0x00000004, "ptr*", 0) ; $ABM_GETSTATE
    If BitAND($aRet[0], 0x01) Then

        ; Set max number available
        $aNotify_Data[0][1] = Int((@DesktopHeight - 60) / 50)

        ; Adjust data array depending on required location
        Switch $iLocation
            Case 0 ; From bottom right
                $aNotify_Data[0][3] = @DesktopHeight - 10 ; bottom Y
                $aNotify_Data[0][2] = @DesktopWidth - 10  ; right X
            Case 1 ; From top right
                $aNotify_Data[0][3] = 10                  ; top Y
                $aNotify_Data[0][2] = @DesktopWidth - 10  ; right X
            Case 2 ; From top left
                $aNotify_Data[0][3] = 10                  ; top Y
                $aNotify_Data[0][2] = 10                  ; left X
            Case 3 ; From bottom left
                $aNotify_Data[0][3] = @DesktopHeight - 10 ; bottom Y
                $aNotify_Data[0][2] = 10                  ; left X
        EndSwitch

    Else

        ; Determine available work area ; $SPI_GETWORKAREA = 48
        DllCall("user32.dll", "bool", "SystemParametersInfoW", "uint", 48, "uint", 0, "ptr", DllStructGetPtr($tWorkArea), "uint", 0)
        If @error Then Return SetError(2, 0, -1)
        Local $aWorkArea[4] = [DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Left"), DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Top"), _
            DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Right"), DllStructGetData($tWorkArea, "Bottom")]

        ; Set max number available
        $aNotify_Data[0][1] = Int(($aWorkArea[3] - $aWorkArea[1] - 60) / 50)

        ; Adjust data array depending on required location
        Switch $iLocation
            Case 0 ; From bottom right
                $aNotify_Data[0][3] = $aWorkArea[3] - 10 ; bottom Y
                $aNotify_Data[0][2] = $aWorkArea[2] - 10 ; right X
            Case 1 ; From top right
                $aNotify_Data[0][3] = $aWorkArea[1] + 10 ; top Y
                $aNotify_Data[0][2] = $aWorkArea[2] - 10 ; right X
            Case 2 ; From top left
                $aNotify_Data[0][3] = $aWorkArea[1] + 10 ; top Y
                $aNotify_Data[0][2] = $aWorkArea[0] + 10 ; left X
            Case 3 ; From bottom left
                $aNotify_Data[0][3] = $aWorkArea[3] - 10 ; bottom Y
                $aNotify_Data[0][2] = $aWorkArea[0] + 10 ; left X
        EndSwitch

    EndIf

    Return 1

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Locate

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Set
; Description ...: Sets text justification and optionally colours, font and movement for notifications
; Syntax.........: _Notify_Set($vJust, [$iCol, [$iBkCol, [$iFont_Name, [$fSlide]]])
; Parameters ....: $vJust    - 0 = Left justified, 1 = Centred (Default), 2 = Right justified
;                               Can use $SS_LEFT, $SS_CENTER, $SS_RIGHT
;                      >>>>>    Setting this parameter to' Default' will reset ALL parameters to default values  <<<<<
;                      >>>>>    All optional parameters default to system MsgBox default values                  <<<<<
;                 $iCol   - [Optional] The colour for the notification text
;                 $iBkCol - [Optional] The colour for the notification background
;                               Omitting a colour parameter or setting it to -1 leaves it unchanged
;                               Setting a colour parameter to Default resets the system colour
;                 $sFont_Name - [Optional] The font to use for the notification
;                      >>>>>    Omitting this parameter leaves it unchanged                                      <<<<<
;                      >>>>>    Setting this parameter to Default resets the system message box font                <<<<<
;                 $fSlide - [Optional] Movement of notifications into new position when one retracts
;                               False = Instant (default)
;                               True  = Slide
;                      >>>>>    Using this option increases the chances of a system crash - user beware!!          <<<<<
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.2.0 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: Success - Returns 1
;                 Failure - Returns 0 and sets @error to 1 with @extended set to parameter index number
; Author ........: Melba23
; Example........; Yes
;=====================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Set($vJust, $iCol = -1, $iBkCol = -1, $sFont_Name = "", $fSlide = False)

    ; Set parameters
    Switch $vJust
        Case Default
            For $i = 0 To 3
                $aNotify_Settings[1][$i] = $aNotify_Settings[0][$i]
            Next
            Return
        Case 0, 1, 2
            $aNotify_Settings[1][0] = $vJust
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 1, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $iCol
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][1] = $aNotify_Settings[0][1]
        Case 0 To 0xFFFFFF
            $aNotify_Settings[1][1] = $iCol
        Case -1
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 2, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $iBkCol
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][2] = $aNotify_Settings[0][2]
        Case 0 To 0xFFFFFF
            $aNotify_Settings[1][2] = $iBkCol
        Case -1
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            Return SetError(1, 3, 0)
    EndSwitch

    Switch $sFont_Name
        Case Default
            $aNotify_Settings[1][3] = $aNotify_Settings[0][3]
        Case ""
            ; Do nothing
        Case Else
            If IsString($sFont_Name) Then
                $aNotify_Settings[1][3] = $sFont_Name
            Else
                Return SetError(1, 4, 0)
            EndIf
    EndSwitch

    If $fSlide = True Then
        $aNotify_Settings[0][4] = True
    Else
        $aNotify_Settings[0][4] = False
    EndIf

    Return 1

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Set

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Show
; Description ...: Shows a notification
; Syntax.........: _Notify_Show($vIcon, $sTitle, $sMessage, [$iDelay [, $iClick]])
; Parameters ....: $vIcon   - 0 - No icon, 8 - UAC, 16 - Stop, 32 - Query, 48 - Exclamation, 64 - Information
;                             The $MB_ICON constant can also be used for the last 4 above
;                             If set to the name of an exe, the main icon of that exe will be displayed
;                             If set to the name of an image file, that image will be displayed
;                             Any other value returns -1, error 1
;                 $sTitle   - Text to display as title in bold
;                 $sMessage - Text to display as message
;                             If $sTitle = "" then $sText can take 2 lines
;                 $iDelay   - The delay in seconds before the notification retracts (Default = 0 = Remains indefinitely)
;                 $iClick   - If notification will retact when clicked (Default = 1 = Clickable)
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.1.5 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: Success: Returns 1
;                 Failure:  Returns -1 and sets @error as follows:
;                          1 = Maximum number of notification that can be displayed
;                          2 = Icon parameter invalid
;                          3 = StringSize error
;                          4 = Title/text will not fit in widest message (@extended = 0/1 = Title/Text)
;                          5 = Notification GUI creation failed
; Author ........: Melba23
; Notes .........;
; Example........; Yes
;=====================================================================================================================

Func _Notify_Show($vIcon, $sTitle, $sMessage, $iDelay = 0, $iClick = 1)

    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] = $aNotify_Data[0][1] Then
        Return SetError(1, 0, -1)
    EndIf

    Local $aLabel_Pos, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height = 20

    ; Set default auto-sizing Notify dimensions
    Local $iNotify_Width_max = 300
    Local $iNotify_Width_min = 150
    Local $iNotify_Height = 40

    ; Check for icon
    Local $iIcon_Style = 0
    Local $iIcon_Reduction = 36
    Local $sDLL = "user32.dll"
    Local $sImg = ""
    If StringIsDigit($vIcon) Then
        Switch $vIcon
            Case 0
                $iIcon_Reduction = 0
            Case 8
                $sDLL = "imageres.dll"
                $iIcon_Style = 78
            Case 16 ; Stop
                $iIcon_Style = -4
            Case 32 ; Query
                $iIcon_Style = -3
            Case 48 ; Exclam
                $iIcon_Style = -2
            Case 64 ; Info
                $iIcon_Style = -5
            Case Else
                Return SetError(1, 0, -1)
        EndSwitch
    Else
        Switch StringLower(StringRight($vIcon, 3))
            Case "exe", "ico"
                $sDLL = $vIcon
                $iIcon_Style = 0
            Case "bmp", "jpg", "gif"
                $sImg = $vIcon
        EndSwitch
    EndIf

    ; Determine max message width
    Local $iMax_Label_Width = $iNotify_Width_max - $iIcon_Reduction - 8

    ; Get text size
    If $sTitle Then
        ; Measure title
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sTitle, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 0, -1)
        Else
            ; Set width required
            $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
        EndIf
        ; Measure message
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sMessage, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        Else
            ; Adjust width required if needed
            If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iLabel_Width Then
                $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
            EndIf
        EndIf
    Else
        ; Measure message
        $aLabel_Pos = _StringSize($sMessage, 9, Default, Default, $aNotify_Settings[1][3], $iMax_Label_Width)
        If @error Then
            Return SetError(3, 0, -1)
        EndIf
        ; If wrapped check still fits vertically
        If $aLabel_Pos[3] > 40 Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        EndIf
        ; Check fits horizontally
        If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iMax_Label_Width Then
            Return SetError(4, 1, -1)
        Else
            ; Set Notification size and label position
            If $aLabel_Pos[2] > $iLabel_Width Then
                $iLabel_Width = $aLabel_Pos[2]
            EndIf
            $sMessage = $aLabel_Pos[0]
            ; Adjust vertical position to centre lines
            Local $iLabel_Y = Int((40 - $aLabel_Pos[3]) / 2)
        EndIf
    EndIf

    ; Set Notify size
    Local $iNotify_Width = $iLabel_Width + 8 + $iIcon_Reduction

    ; Increase if below min size
    If $iNotify_Width < $iNotify_Width_min + $iIcon_Reduction Then
        $iNotify_Width = $iNotify_Width_min + $iIcon_Reduction
        $iLabel_Width = $iNotify_Width_min - 8
    EndIf

    ; Set Notify coords depending on location
    Local $iNotify_X, $iNotify_Y
    Switch $aNotify_Data[0][4]
        Case 0 ; From bottom right
            $iNotify_X = $aNotify_Data[0][2] - $iNotify_Width
            $iNotify_Y = $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * ($aNotify_Data[0][0] + 1))
        Case 1 ; From top right
            $iNotify_X = $aNotify_Data[0][2] - $iNotify_Width
            $iNotify_Y = $aNotify_Data[0][3] + (50 * ($aNotify_Data[0][0]))
        Case 2 ; From top left
            $iNotify_X = $aNotify_Data[0][2]
            $iNotify_Y = $aNotify_Data[0][3] + (50 * ($aNotify_Data[0][0]))
        Case 3 ; From bottom left
            $iNotify_X = $aNotify_Data[0][2]
            $iNotify_Y = $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * ($aNotify_Data[0][0] + 1))
    EndSwitch

    ; Create Notify slice with $WS_POPUPWINDOW style and $WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW, $WS_EX_TOPMOST and $WS_EX_STATICEDGE extended style
    Local $hNotify_Handle = GUICreate("", $iNotify_Width, $iNotify_Height, $iNotify_X, $iNotify_Y, 0x80880000, BitOR(0x00020000, 0x00000080, 0x00000008))
    If @error Then
        Return SetError(5, 0, -1)
    EndIf
    GUISetBkColor($aNotify_Settings[1][2])

    ; Create icon
    If $iIcon_Reduction Then
        If $sImg Then
            GUICtrlCreatePic($sImg, 4, 4, 32, 32)
        Else
            GUICtrlCreateIcon($sDLL, $iIcon_Style, 4, 4)
        EndIf
    EndIf

    ; Create labels
    If $sTitle Then
        ; Title
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sTitle, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, 0, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 800, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
        ; Message
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sMessage, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, 20, $iLabel_Width, $iLabel_Height)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 400, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
    Else
        ; Message
        GUICtrlCreateLabel($sMessage, 4 + $iIcon_Reduction, $iLabel_Y, $iLabel_Width, 40 - $iLabel_Y)
        GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 9, 400, 0, $aNotify_Settings[1][3])
        GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][2])
        GUICtrlSetColor(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][1])
        GUICtrlSetStyle(-1, $aNotify_Settings[1][0])
    EndIf

    ; Slide Notify Slice into view and activate
    Switch $aNotify_Data[0][4]
        Case 0, 1
            DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "AnimateWindow", "hwnd", $hNotify_Handle, "int", 1000, "long", 0x00040002) ; $AW_SLIDE_IN_RIGHT
        Case 2, 3
            DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "AnimateWindow", "hwnd", $hNotify_Handle, "int", 1000, "long", 0x00040001) ; $AW_SLIDE_IN_LEFT
    EndSwitch

    ; Activate Notify without stealing focus
    GUISetState(@SW_SHOWNOACTIVATE, $hNotify_Handle)

    ; Store Notify data
    $aNotify_Data[0][0] += 1
    ReDim $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0] + 1][5]
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][0] = $hNotify_Handle
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][1] = $iDelay * 1000
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][2] = TimerInit()
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][3] = $iClick
    $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][4] = $iNotify_X

    ; Start Adlib function for Notify retraction
    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] = 1 Then
        AdlibRegister("_Notify_Timer", 1000)
    EndIf

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Show

; #FUNCTION# =========================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_RegMsg
; Description ...: Registers WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message needed for the UDF
; Syntax.........: _Notify_RegMsg()
; Parameters ....: None
; Requirement(s).: v3.3.1.5 or higher - AdlibRegister/Unregister used in _Notify_Show
; Return values .: None
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified ......:
; Remarks .......: If another WM_MOUSEACTIVATE handler already registered, call the _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE handler
;                 function from within that handler
;                 If notifications not to retract when clicked the WM_MOUSEACTIVATE message need not be registered
; Example........: Yes
;=====================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_RegMsg()

    GUIRegisterMsg(0x0021, "_Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE") ; $WM_MOUSEACTIVATE
    $aNotify_Data[0][4] = 1

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Timer
; Description ...: Checks whether a notification has timed out
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Timer()
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Timer()

    If $aNotify_Settings[1][5] Then
        Return
    EndIf

    If $aNotify_Settings[0][5] Then
        Return
    EndIf

    ; Set Prevent simultaneous click
    $aNotify_Settings[0][5] = True

    ; Pause Adlib as retraction and movement could overrun delay time
    AdlibUnRegister("_Notify_Timer")

    Local $fMoved = False

    ; Run through notifications
    For $i = $aNotify_Data[0][0] To 1 Step -1
        ; Check timer if needed
        If $aNotify_Data[$i][1] And TimerDiff($aNotify_Data[$i][2]) > $aNotify_Data[$i][1] Then
            _Notify_Delete($i)
            $fMoved = True
            ExitLoop
        EndIf
    Next

    ; Adjust positions of Notifications
    If $fMoved Then
        _Notify_Reset($i)
    EndIf

    ; Restart Adlib if needed
    If $aNotify_Data[0][0] Then
        AdlibRegister("_Notify_Timer", 1000)
    EndIf
    ; Re-enable clicks
    $aNotify_Settings[0][5] = False

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_Timer

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE
; Description ...: Message handler to check if notification clicked
; Syntax ........: _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE($hWnd, $Msg, $wParam, $lParam)
; Parameters ....: Standard message handler parameters
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE($hWnd, $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam)

    #forceref $iMsg, $wParam, $lParam

    ; Check timer is not checking
    If $aNotify_Settings[0][5] Then
        Return
    EndIf
    ; Check handler not already retracting
    If $aNotify_Settings[1][5] Then
        Return
    EndIf
    ; Set flag to show handler retracting
    $aNotify_Settings[1][5] = True

    ; Declare flag
    Local $fMoved = False

    For $i = $aNotify_Data[0][0] To 1 Step -1
        If $aNotify_Data[$i][3] And $hWnd = $aNotify_Data[$i][0] Then
            _Notify_Delete($i)
            $fMoved = True
            ExitLoop
        EndIf
    Next

    ; Adjust positions of Notifications
    If $fMoved Then
        _Notify_Reset($i)
    EndIf

    ; Clear Running flag
    $aNotify_Settings[1][5] = False

    Return 'GUI_RUNDEFMSG'

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_WM_MOUSEACTIVATE

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Delete
; Description ...: Retract a notification when timed out or clicked
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Delete($i)
; Parameters ....: $i - Index of notification to be retracted
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Delete($i)

    ; Retract and delete notification
    Switch $aNotify_Data[0][4]
        Case 0, 1
            DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "AnimateWindow", "hwnd", $aNotify_Data[$i][0], "int", 500, "long", 0x00050001) ; $AW_SLIDE_OUT_RIGHT
        Case 2, 3
            DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "AnimateWindow", "hwnd", $aNotify_Data[$i][0], "int", 500, "long", 0x00050002) ; $AW_SLIDE_OUT_LEFT
    EndSwitch
    GUIDelete($aNotify_Data[$i][0])
    ; Adjust array
    For $j = $i + 1 To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
        For $k = 0 To 4
            $aNotify_Data[$j - 1][$k] = $aNotify_Data[$j][$k]
        Next
    Next
    ReDim $aNotify_Data[$aNotify_Data[0][0]][5]
    $aNotify_Data[0][0] -= 1

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_Reset
; Description ...: Reposition remaining notifications on screen
; Syntax ........: _Notify_Reset($i)
; Parameters ....: $i - Index of notification just retracted
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
; ===============================================================================================================================
Func _Notify_Reset($iIndex)

    If $aNotify_Settings[0][4] Then
        ; Set step size depending on number of notifications to move
        Local $iStep = 1 + Int(($aNotify_Data[0][0] - $iIndex) / 3)
        ; Slide notifications into new positions depending on location
        Switch $aNotify_Data[0][4]
            Case 0, 3
                For $j = 1 To 50 Step $iStep
                    For $i = $iIndex To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
                        WinMove($aNotify_Data[$i][0], "", $aNotify_Data[$i][4], $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * ($i + 1)) + $j)
                    Next
                Next
            Case 1, 2
                For $j = 1 To 50 Step $iStep
                    For $i = $iIndex To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
                        WinMove($aNotify_Data[$i][0], "", $aNotify_Data[$i][4], $aNotify_Data[0][3] + (50 * $i) - $j)
                    Next
                Next
        EndSwitch
    Else
        ; Move notifications into new positions instantly depending on location
        Switch $aNotify_Data[0][4]
            Case 0, 3
                For $i = 1 To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
                    WinMove($aNotify_Data[$i][0], "", $aNotify_Data[$i][4], $aNotify_Data[0][3] - (50 * $i))
                Next
            Case 1, 2
                For $i = 1 To $aNotify_Data[0][0]
                    WinMove($aNotify_Data[$i][0], "", $aNotify_Data[$i][4], $aNotify_Data[0][3] + (50 * ($i - 1)))
                Next
        EndSwitch
    EndIf

EndFunc

; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================
; Name...........: _Notify_GetDefFont
; Description ...: Determine system default MsgBox font
; Syntax ........: _Notify_GetDefFont()
; Parameters ....: None
; Author ........: Melba23
; Modified.......:
; Remarks .......:
Func _Notify_GetDefFont()

    ; Get default system font data
    Local $tNONCLIENTMETRICS = DllStructCreate("uint;int;int;int;int;int;byte[60];int;int;byte[60];int;int;byte[60];byte[60];byte[60]")
    DllStructSetData($tNONCLIENTMETRICS, 1, DllStructGetSize($tNONCLIENTMETRICS))
    DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "SystemParametersInfo", "int", 41, "int", DllStructGetSize($tNONCLIENTMETRICS), "ptr", DllStructGetPtr($tNONCLIENTMETRICS), "int", 0)
    ; Read font data for MsgBox font
    Local $tLOGFONT = DllStructCreate("long;long;long;long;long;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;byte;char[32]", DllStructGetPtr($tNONCLIENTMETRICS, 15))
    ; Font name
    Return DllStructGetData($tLOGFONT, 14)

EndFunc   ;==>_Notify_GetDefFont

As usual, grateful for comments from anyone else as well. If there are no problems I will release it.

M23

Edited January 3, 2012 by Melba23
Fixed code tags

czardas · January 3, 2012

M23, you have surpassed yourself yet again. I suggested this inclusion since you requested suggestions. I think it's totally excellent. I'll definately find a use for it. Thanks for making the effort.

Melba23 · January 7, 2012

[New Version] - 7 Jan 12

New: - _Notify_Locate function allows user to select location and direction of notifications:

; Syntax ........: _Notify_Locate($iLocation)
; Parameters ....: $iLocation - Start point and direction for Notifications
;                              0 = Bottom right upwards (default)
;                              1 = Top right downwards
;                              2 = Top left downwards
;                              3 = Bottom left upwards

Changed:

- Notifications can show images (32x32 only - just use the full path as the parameter). Thanks to UEZ and Yashied for the code to enable PNG images to be used.

- _Notify_Set has a further parameter to get the notifications to slide into place rather that moving instantly. They still move pretty quickly as they are actioned inside a message handler and I do not want to hold up the queue for longer than absolutely necessary. The more notifications there are to move the quicker they slide - on my machine it takes about 250ms to move 17 of them which seems not to cause any problems. CYA: This a "user beware" option. Thanks to czardas for the feature request.

New UDF, example and zip in first post.

M23

Edited January 8, 2012 by Melba23

BrewManNH · January 8, 2012

FYI, the title of the thread is spelled wrong.

Notifiy < extra I in there.

Notify - New version 17 Mar 22

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