Exit not work without button defined (NEWB)

fopetesl · March 6, 2017

For some reason my personal notes were omitted when posting.

Still a Newb it seems! So have attached my slightly modified example.

If I comment out Exit button references script will not Exit even with windows 'X' button icon.

If I'm losing GUI/Tab focus I cannot see where is the difference with(out) definition.

GUI_No_Exit.au3

Edited March 6, 2017 by fopetesl
My notes were omitted!

Melba23 · March 6, 2017

fopetesl,

So what exactly is the problem? If you do not define a control, how do you expect it be recognised within your GUIGetMsg loop?

M23

fopetesl · March 6, 2017

8 minutes ago, Melba23 said:

fopetesl,

So what exactly is the problem? If you do not define a control, how do you expect it be recognised within your GUIGetMsg loop?

M23

I don't follow, Melba.

The $Btn_Test still works so it is reading $msg.

The $Btn_Exit missing locks out any means of closing the program so the script now doesn't even recognise the Windows close icon.

However, if I define $Btn_Exit but do not include in the Switch statement the Windows 'X' icon now works.

Edited March 6, 2017 by fopetesl
Missed one reaction

Melba23 · March 6, 2017

fopetesl,

I understand now you have explained what happens - usually a good idea to do that in the OP.

I imagine the problem is caused by the rather odd parent-child relationship - I will take a deeper look.

M23

Melba23 · March 6, 2017

fopetesl,

I knew this problem rang a bell - I ran into it some years ago when working with child windows. You need to have at least one control in the parent window or you run into focus problems - just as you do here when you can no longer focus on the main GUI to action the [X]. I asked the Devs about it at the time (in a private section of the forum) at the time and no-one was able to explain why this happened - so I cannot offer anything further.

You can see that the "solution" works in this code:

#include <GuiConstantsEx.au3>
#include <WindowsConstants.au3>

$Main_GUI = GUICreate("Main", @DesktopWidth * 1, @DesktopHeight * 1, 0, 0,-1, $WS_EX_COMPOSITED)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $Main_GUI)

$Child1_GUI = GUICreate("ExitGUI", 480, 480, 10, 10, $WS_CHILD, -1, $Main_GUI)
;$Btn_Exit = GUICtrlCreateButton("E&xit", -1, -1, 90, 20)
GUICtrlCreateLabel("", 1, 1, 0, 0) ; A control added to the parent window <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $Child1_GUI)

$Child2_GUI = GUICreate("Child", 200, 100, 10, 50, $WS_CAPTION)
$Btn_Test = GUICtrlCreateButton("Test", 10, 10, 90, 20)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $Child2_GUI)

; this puts the 'child' GUI within 'master' GUI...
DllCall("user32.dll", "int", "SetParent", "hwnd", WinGetHandle($Child2_GUI), "hwnd", WinGetHandle($Child1_GUI))
;sleep(5000)
;Exit
    While 1
    $msg = GUIGetMsg()
    Switch $msg
        Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE;  And now this works <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
            Exit
        Case $Btn_Test
            MsgBox(0, "Test", "Hit Button on Child Window")
    EndSwitch
WEnd

M23

InnI · March 6, 2017

Maybe replace SetParent to create child for child?

#include <GuiConstants.au3>

$Main_GUI = GUICreate("Main", 500, 500)
GUISetBkColor(0x1B5583, $Main_GUI)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $Main_GUI)

$Child1_GUI = GUICreate("ExitGUI", 480, 480, 10, 10, $WS_CHILD, -1, $Main_GUI)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $Child1_GUI)

$Child2_GUI = GUICreate("Child", 200, 100, 10, 50, BitOR($WS_CAPTION, $WS_CHILD), -1, $Child1_GUI)
$Btn_Test = GUICtrlCreateButton("Test", 10, 10, 90, 20)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW, $Child2_GUI)

While 1
    Switch GUIGetMsg()
        Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
        Case $Btn_Test
            MsgBox(0, "Test", "Hit Button on Child Window")
    EndSwitch
WEnd

fopetesl · March 7, 2017

Thanks, M23 & InnI, nice work arounds.

Both solutions work fine

I was somewhat chastised previously for asking abut au3 program flow but this example suggests not as straightforward, (to me), as C coding.

I still haven't decided whether I need GUIs within GUIs or Tabs within GUI so I may be chasing my tail going down this path.

What I would really like to achieve is a simplified version of the attached....

Edited March 7, 2017 by fopetesl
Missing attachment?

Melba23 · March 7, 2017

fopetesl,

What makes you say that the "program flow" is not straightforward? The code starts at the top and works its way to the bottom.

Anyway at first glance, a GUI such as that should be really easy to code in AutoIt, but as always the devil is in the detail. What exactly are the coloured boxes and what are the elements inside them? Clickable controls or just labels? If you can explain what the each element is supposed to be, we can see if we can produce something for you.

Here is a quick and dirty example which might give you some idea of what could be done:

#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <MsgBoxConstants.au3>

; Create arrays to hold details of element text and ControlID
Global $aBox_1[3][2] = [["System Setup", 0], ["My Info Tool", 0], ["User Details Tool", 0]]
Global $aBox_2[3][2] = [["Manager Reports", 0], ["Currency Details", 0], ["User Details", 0]]

; Create GUI
$hGUI = GUICreate("Test", 500, 500)

; Create tab structure
$cTab = GUICtrlCreateTab(10, 10, 480, 350)

; Create tab item
$cTab_0 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 0")

; And another
$cTab_0 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Manager")
GUICtrlSetState($cTab_0, $GUI_SHOW) ; Force ot be shown when GUI created

; Create coloured box
GUICtrlCreateLabel("", 20, 40, 150, 100)
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xFFCCCC)
GUICtrlSetState(-1, $GUI_DISABLE) ; And disable so that element labels are actionable

; Add title
GUICtrlCreateLabel($aBox_1[0][0], 20, 50, 140, 20)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, Default, 800) ; Set to bold font

; Add actionable elements from the array
For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_1) - 1
    $aBox_1[$i][1] = GUICtrlCreateLabel($aBox_1[$i][0], 20, 60 + (20 * $i), 140, 20)
Next

; Create another coloured box
GUICtrlCreateLabel("", 20, 180, 150, 100)
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xCCCCFF)
GUICtrlSetState(-1, $GUI_DISABLE)

; Add title
GUICtrlCreateLabel($aBox_2[0][0], 20, 190, 140, 20)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, Default, 800)

; Add actionable elements from the array
For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_2) - 1
    $aBox_2[$i][1] = GUICtrlCreateLabel($aBox_2[$i][0], 20, 200 + (20 * $i), 140, 20)
Next

; Create another tab item
$cTab_0 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 2")

; Close tab structure creation
GUICtrlCreateTabItem("")

; Add other controls
$cButton_1 = GUICtrlCreateButton("Button 1", 10, 410, 80, 30)
$cButton_2 = GUICtrlCreateButton("Button 2", 410, 410, 80, 30)

GUISetState()

While 1

    $iMsg = GUIGetMsg()
    Switch $iMsg
        Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
        Case $cButton_1
            MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Button 1")
        Case $cButton_2
            MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Button 2")
        Case Else
            ; Now look for the ControlID in the arrays
            For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_1) - 1
                If $iMsg = $aBox_1[$i][1] Then
                    ; It was this element
                    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", $aBox_1[$i][0])
                    ; No point in looking further
                    ExitLoop
                EndIf
            Next
            For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_2) - 1
                If $iMsg = $aBox_2[$i][1] Then
                    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", $aBox_2[$i][0])
                    ExitLoop
                EndIf
            Next
    EndSwitch

WEnd

M23

gononono64 · March 7, 2017

Why not just use koda? Should take like 10 mins for the gui

fopetesl · March 8, 2017

M23. My excuse? Even older than older!

Neat example M23. I look forward to the day I can generate code like that so apparently easily ... if I live that long

The GUI I showed is an example of a manufacturing control program. Each tab has multiple choices each will open a sub GUI with more information to enter/search/view/edit. I like it because it's uncomplicated and user friendly.

There's little point in amplifying more since my end result will be quite different, What I need to generate is a complete rewrite of a messy complicated IT-person-designed machine control and data capture/display program in LINUX. I have the task of doing the same in Windows without the complication of mixed software disciplines.

So, there will be one tab or GUI for each operation. 1) Scan a sample. Operator enters relevant parameters. Then by calling a program using telnet to send commands and receive data. Received data, after processing with C program, is displayed as a graph with numerical detail. Data then saved as a unique file.

2) Retrieve scans' data and display/print/copy similar to 1) so needs to access usual Windows print options.

As usual, devil is in the detail. Producing on screen graph with dual scaled plots with AutoIt? Showing progress of background program(s)?

Melba23 · March 8, 2017

fopetesl,

Quote

Each tab has multiple choices each will open a sub GUI with more information to enter/search/view/edit

Sounds like AutoIt would be a perfect tool in which to write this - and the above example should give you a good pointer as to how to go about it. Do not hesitate to come back and ask for help with any aspects that you find difficult.

M23

fopetesl · March 9, 2017

On 07/03/2017 at 11:34 AM, gononono64 said:

Why not just use koda? Should take like 10 mins for the gui

Would you care to elucidate, GoNoNo?

Melba23 · March 9, 2017

fopetesl,

Koda is a utility to help you create your GUIs using a graphical interface - personally I do not use it as I find manual coding of control position just as quick, but some swear by it. Of course the utility only deals with the GUI section of your script - you still have to do all the "bread and butter" coding to get the pretty GUI to actually do anything.

M23

fopetesl · March 9, 2017

I have to say, M23, that I grow ever more impressed with the AutoIt community.

The proliferation of UDFs and camaraderie is amazing. Nothing like it on any other forum I have been a member of.

Here one doesn't get ignored

Melba23 · March 9, 2017

fopetesl,

Delighted to hear it.

M23

fopetesl · March 10, 2017

Slightly puzzled:

; Create tab item
$cTab_0 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Tab 0")

; And another
$cTab_0 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Manager")
GUICtrlSetState($cTab_0, $GUI_SHOW) ; Force ot be shown when GUI created

Same variable $cTab_0 used twice for different definitions?

This is by design? If so what am I missing?

Melba23 · March 10, 2017

fopetesl,

"Cut and paste" error - I did say the code was "quick and dirty"!

M23

fopetesl · March 10, 2017

Another lost focus? Where's my cut & paste typo

;;;; Acquisition tab and action boxes......
; Create tab item
$cTab_0 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Acquisition")
; Create coloured box
  GUICtrlCreateLabel("", 20, 40, 250, 220,-1,1)
  GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xAFEEEE)
  GUICtrlSetState(-1, $GUI_DISABLE) ; And disable so that element labels are actionable
; Add title
  GUICtrlCreateLabel("New Sample", 20, 50, 240, 200, $SS_CENTER)
  GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 800) ; Set to bold font
;  $0Box_1 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Scan", 25, 80, 140, 20,$SS_CENTER)
  $0Box_1 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Scan", 20, 20, 140, 20,$SS_CENTER) ;<<< works outside of box
; add baseline check and/or scan
;;;; ...end..Acquisition tab and action boxes......
;
;
;
While 1

    $iMsg = GUIGetMsg()
    Switch $iMsg
        Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
 ;       Case $cButton_1
 ;           MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Button 1")
 ;       Case $cButton_2
 ;           MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Button 2")
        Case $0Box_1
             MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Scan!")
        Case Else
            ; Now look for the ControlID in the arrays
            For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_1) - 1
                If $iMsg = $aBox_1[$i][1] Then
                    ; It was this element
                    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", $aBox_1[$i][0])
                    ; No point in looking further
                    ExitLoop
                EndIf
            Next

If I position $0Box_1 outside of GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Acquisition") the Case reacts as coded. Positioned inside the box it doesn't react, so I've lost focus?

Melba23 · March 10, 2017

fopetesl,

Please post a runnable script which shows the problem or we have little chance of finding a solution as it could well be the result of factors other than the tab structure and will not appear if we add our own GUI code

M23

fopetesl · March 10, 2017

OK, will remember for future.. here it is...

#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <MsgBoxConstants.au3>
#include <StaticConstants.au3>

; Create arrays to hold details of element text and ControlID
Global $aBox_1[3][2] = [[" System Setup", 0], [" My Info Tool", 0], [" User Details Tool", 0]]
Global $aBox_2[3][2] = [[" Manager Reports", 0], [" Currency Details", 0], [" User Details", 0]]

; Create GUI
 $hGUI = GUICreate("New GUI", @DesktopWidth * .99, @DesktopHeight * .96, 0, 0,-1)

; Create tab structure
$cTab = GUICtrlCreateTab(5, 5, @DesktopWidth * .97, @DesktopHeight * .95,-1,1)

;;;; Acquisition tab and action boxes......
; Create tab item
$cTab_0 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Acquisition")
; Create coloured box
  GUICtrlCreateLabel("", 20, 40, 250, 220,-1,1)
  GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xAFEEEE)
  GUICtrlSetState(-1, $GUI_DISABLE) ; And disable so that element labels are actionable
; Add title
  GUICtrlCreateLabel("New Sample", 20, 50, 240, 200, $SS_CENTER)
  GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 800) ; Set to bold font
;  $0Box_1 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Scan", 25, 80, 140, 20,$SS_CENTER)
  $0Box_1 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Scan", -1, 260, 140, 20,$SS_CENTER)
  GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 800) ; Set to bold font
  $0Box_2 = GUICtrlCreateLabel("Start Scan", -1, 100, 140, 20,$SS_CENTER)
  GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 10, 800) ; Set to bold font
;;;; ...end..Acquisition tab and action boxes......

;;;;  Manager tab and action boxes......
; And another
$cTab_1 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Manager")
GUICtrlSetState($cTab_1, $GUI_SHOW) ; Force to be shown when GUI created
; Create coloured box
GUICtrlCreateLabel("", 20, 40, 150, 100,-1,1)
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xFFCCCC)
GUICtrlSetState(-1, $GUI_DISABLE) ; And disable so that element labels are actionable
; Add title
GUICtrlCreateLabel($aBox_1[0][0], 20, 50, 140, 20)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, Default, 800) ; Set to bold font
; Add actionable elements from the array
For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_1) - 1
    $aBox_1[$i][1] = GUICtrlCreateLabel($aBox_1[$i][0], 20, 60 + (20 * $i), 140, 20)
Next
; Create another coloured box
GUICtrlCreateLabel("", 20, 180, 150, 100,-1,1)
GUICtrlSetBkColor(-1, 0xCCCCFF)
GUICtrlSetState(-1, $GUI_DISABLE)
; Add title
GUICtrlCreateLabel($aBox_2[0][0], 20, 190, 140, 20)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, Default, 800)
; Add actionable elements from the array
For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_2) - 1
    $aBox_2[$i][1] = GUICtrlCreateLabel($aBox_2[$i][0], 20, 200 + (20 * $i), 140, 20)
Next
;;;;;;;;; ..end.. Manager tab & action boxes ;;;;;;;;

;;;;;;;;  Database tab & action boxes.....
; Create another tab item
$cTab_0 = GUICtrlCreateTabItem("Database")
;;;;;;;; ..end.. Database tab & action boxes.....

; Close tab structure creation
GUICtrlCreateTabItem("")

; Add other controls
;$cButton_1 = GUICtrlCreateButton("Button 1", 10, 410, 80, 30)  ; actionable :))
;$cButton_2 = GUICtrlCreateButton("Button 2", 410, 410, 80, 30)

GUISetState()

While 1

    $iMsg = GUIGetMsg()
    Switch $iMsg
        Case $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE
            Exit
 ;       Case $cButton_1
 ;           MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Button 1")
 ;       Case $cButton_2
 ;           MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Button 2")
        Case $0Box_1
             MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Scan")
        Case $0Box_2
             MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", "Start Scan")
        Case Else
            ; Now look for the ControlID in the arrays
            For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_1) - 1
                If $iMsg = $aBox_1[$i][1] Then
                    ; It was this element
                    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", $aBox_1[$i][0])
                    ; No point in looking further
                    ExitLoop
                EndIf
            Next
            For $i = 1 To UBound($aBox_2) - 1
                If $iMsg = $aBox_2[$i][1] Then
                    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Clicked", $aBox_2[$i][0])
                    ExitLoop
                EndIf
            Next
    EndSwitch

WEnd

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