Difference between Define and Redefine of controls

[anserkk]

Can anybody explain what is the difference between Define and Redefine of controls. In which situation I should use Define and in which situation I should use Redefine.

Sorry, I am very much new to Harbour.

Regards

Amser

[Enrico Maria Giordano]

The difference is between the following two syntax forms:

@ row, col ...

REDEFINE ...

The former uses direct coordinates while the latter uses resource files (RC or RES).

EMG

[Antonio Linares]

Amser,

Besides Enrico's explanation, let me add that you use:

@ ..., ... BUTTON ...

when you create a dialogbox from source code, without using resources.

You have to use:

REDEFINE BUTTON ...

when you are creating the dialogbox from a resources defined dialogbox.

BUTTON is just an example. The same applies to other types of controls.

[James Bott]

Amser,

Have you read the Introduction to Fivewin articles on my website? These may help.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/jbott/program.htm

Regards,
James

[anserkk]

James Bott,

Yesterday night I found the article in your web site. I went thru the article and now I getting some idea about the usage of resource files. Your article on OOPs is also a good material for a beginner like me.

Regards

Anser

Amser,

Have you read the Introduction to Fivewin articles on my website? These may help.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/jbott/program.htm

Regards,
James