A request about auto-generated code by wxSmith

[hirofield]

Hi,

First of all. thanks to all the members who develop such an excellent software.
This time let me make a request related to auto-generated code by wxSmith.

I'm testing a  wxFrame based program which has fixed sized frame.
I created a new frame based wxSmith project, then deleted the MenuBar1 and the StatusBar1
which are automatically added by default.   In this situation, the codes of frame constructor is
as follows.

Code

SizeTestFrame::SizeTestFrame(wxWindow* parent,wxWindowID id)
{
    //(*Initialize(SizeTestFrame)
    Create(parent, id, wxEmptyString, wxDefaultPosition, wxDefaultSize, wxDEFAULT_FRAME_STYLE, _T("id"));
    //*)
}

Next, I unchecked the [Default size] checkbox in the property editor, then set Width 300 and Height 200.
The codes of constructor was changed as follows.

Code

SizeTestFrame::SizeTestFrame(wxWindow* parent,wxWindowID id)
{
    //(*Initialize(SizeTestFrame)
    Create(parent, id, wxEmptyString, wxDefaultPosition, wxDefaultSize, wxDEFAULT_FRAME_STYLE, _T("id"));
    SetClientSize(wxSize(300,200));
    //*)
}

After that, I placed a BoxSizer into the Frame on the GUI designer screen.  Then the frame was shrunk
to very small size, and the constructor codes are changed:

Code

SizeTestFrame::SizeTestFrame(wxWindow* parent,wxWindowID id)
{
    //(*Initialize(SizeTestFrame)
    wxBoxSizer* BoxSizer1;

    Create(parent, id, wxEmptyString, wxDefaultPosition, wxDefaultSize, wxDEFAULT_FRAME_STYLE, _T("id"));
    SetClientSize(wxSize(300,200));
    BoxSizer1 = new wxBoxSizer(wxHORIZONTAL);
    SetSizer(BoxSizer1);
    BoxSizer1->SetSizeHints(this);
    //*)
}

This means the size setting by SetClientSize(wxSize(300,200)); is ignored.
I suppose it's a spec or a bug of wxWidgets, so I manually added SetClientSize(wxSize(300,200));
again after the auto-generated codes:

Code

SizeTestFrame::SizeTestFrame(wxWindow* parent,wxWindowID id)
{
    //(*Initialize(SizeTestFrame)
    wxBoxSizer* BoxSizer1;

    Create(parent, id, wxEmptyString, wxDefaultPosition, wxDefaultSize, wxDEFAULT_FRAME_STYLE, _T("id"));
    SetClientSize(wxSize(300,200));
    BoxSizer1 = new wxBoxSizer(wxHORIZONTAL);
    SetSizer(BoxSizer1);
    BoxSizer1->SetSizeHints(this);
    //*)

    SetClientSize(wxSize(300,200));
}

Then the frame was shown at the expected size on runtime.  But the frame is still shrunk on the
GUI designer even clicking "preview" button.

I think it's better to place SetClientSize(wxSize(x, y)); at the end of the auto-generated codes,
and it's reflected in the GUI designer screen.
Because programmers sometimes would like to fix the size of frame regardless of its contents.

That's my request.
I would be happy if you consider the request.

Regards,

hirofield

[oBFusCATed]

Hi,
I've stumbled upon this problem too and it was very frustrating.   :?
So if this can be fixed I'll be happy too

hirofield, thanks for the detailed explanation.

[hirofield]

Hi,
Thank you for your support.

I think this problem also affects the usability of the GUI designer.
Actually, it's rather difficult for me to place a widgets on the exact
position in the narrow space.

Thanks!