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courage:
It's strange to me that if I change the Code::Blocks wxWidgets GUI project target file name, the Windows XP Theme effect is not effective. In the same case, after changing the files' name of the sample projects of wxWidgets, the XP theme effect is still effective. What should I do?  :?

stahta01:
Just a Guess; but, I think you need to learn how to program using manifest files. Tim S

courage:

--- Quote from: stahta01 on January 29, 2009, 03:42:02 am ---Just a Guess; but, I think you need to learn how to program using manifest files. Tim S

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Thanks Tim, but it looks very strange. It can be proved with some resouce hacking tools that the manifest file is included in the binary file.
I also rewrite a manifest file and put it in the same directory, and also call InitCommonControlsEx function to register controls(but I think it is not necessary. wxWidgets should do it well).

If my project target file name is not changed, it is ok, if changed, no XP effect. I think it should be my fault, because a clear default wxSmith project will always show XP effect, even though the file name is changed. But it is really hard to me to debug. Could you or someone can give me some advice?

MortenMacFly:

--- Quote from: courage on January 29, 2009, 03:32:59 am ---the Windows XP Theme effect is not effective.

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The is a plugin for that purpose "XP look and feel" - check the plugins menu...

courage:

--- Quote from: MortenMacFly on January 29, 2009, 11:28:45 am ---
--- Quote from: courage on January 29, 2009, 03:32:59 am ---the Windows XP Theme effect is not effective.

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The is a plugin for that purpose "XP look and feel" - check the plugins menu...

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Thanks Morten, I have tried it, but it still can't work. :cry:

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