Input Prompt in Visual C++

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I am making a small app in Visual C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio and want to get some text from the user. I want to have a message box with a text box where the user can input the data. I know how to display a message box, but there is no text box for input. How can make a message box with input.

perhaps you would like to show us the code with what you've tried thus far, so we can comment on it? — hetepeperfan, Jul 16 '13 at 18:52
Since you're already doing C++/CLI (which is distinct from C++), you'll have the easiest time whipping up a small form. — chris, Jul 16 '13 at 19:02

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 16 '13 at 19:03

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There isn't anything pre-packaged that does this exactly but you can create a form and use the ShowDialog() method. You'll need to design the form but it doesn't sound like you need to put a lot on it. I recommend reading the following: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/c7ykbedk.aspx

answered Jul 16 '13 at 19:03

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Thanks, I guess I'll just have to make a form. – tstew Jul 17 '13 at 03:07

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:28

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Check this: Prompting a user with an input box? [C++]

Shortly, you must make your own input dialog with current WinSDK. Wether you going to stick with the WinSDK or going to Qt, wxwidget, or anything else is up to you.

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answered Jul 16 '13 at 19:09

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Aug 09 '13 at 05:26

You could use DialogBoxIndirect()^ to instantiate an in-memory dialog template^.

It does not require any resources (you compose it in code), it's reusable... but it's not very easy to build.

PS: You can also take a look on CodeProject.com^, maybe they have what you need^.

Input Prompt in Visual C++

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