Who Should Attend

This course is designed for software professionals that need to design Windows applications that demand a high level of performance and flexibility. Emphasis is placed on the Microsoft Visual C++ programming language and its development tools. Familiarity with C++ programming language is assumed.

Prerequisites

• Experience using MS Windows 95 (or higher) Operating System.
• Introduction to Object-Oriented Concepts course (ES0440) or equivalent knowledge.
• Visual C++ Fundamentals course (ES0535) or equivalent knowledge.

What you will learn

• In-depth Knowledge of Visual C++
• Use of Single-Document Interface in applications
• Use of Multiple-Documents in applications
• Use of ODBC
• Use of Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)
• Use of Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL)

Course Outline

1. Review of Visual C++ Programming Language
• Visual Workbench
• The App Studio Resource Editor
• The Linker
• The Source Compiler
• The Debugger
• AppWizard
• ClassWizard
• The Source Browser
2. Working with Documents
• Single-Document Interface
• Multiple-Document Interface
• Document View
• Sample Application
3. Microsoft Foundation Classes
• SCI Application
• MDI Application
• Dialog Based Application
• Drag and Drop - Programs and Documents
4. Database Managment Systems Interface
• SQL
• Introduction to ODBC
• ODBC Architecture
• ODBC API
• A Database Access Program
5. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)
• OLE Fundamentals
• OLE Client Applications
• OLE Client Example
• OLE Server Application
• OLE Server Example
6. Dynamic Link Libraries
• What is DLL?
• Why use DLLs?
• The Class Library DLL
• How to Create DLL
• How to Import DLL
• Examples
7. The Graphic Device Interface (GDI)
• The Device Context Classes
• GDI Objects
• Windows Color Mapping
• Fonts
• Examples

Course Duration

Three (3) days

Course Schedule

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Course Materials

• Comprehensive course workbook/summary
• Course certificate of completion