Background color 1

[branko]

Hi,
I am new to C++ and MFC.
Three weeks ago I started and I am -slowly- making progress. At my job I have to make adjustments to an existing project.
Sometimes browsing MSDN and internet and hardcopies doesn't give a solution to my -many- questions. Like today; More than 3 hours I am trying to change the background color of a CScrollView class. I tried SetBkColor (in OnDraw) and things like overriding OnCtlColor. No change of color can be detected. If I check with GetBkColor, I can see my desired color is set.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,

Branko

 

[rjr9999]

Did you try re-drawing the window upon changing the color?

Hope this helps, Rob
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[branko]

I used SetBkColor in OnDraw of CScrollView.
Somehow this doesn't seem to me the best spot to redraw the window.
Should I also override OnCtlColor?

branko

 

[srfink]

SetBkColor is used to set the color behind characters that you paint with functions such as TextOut. You need to create a brush with the color of your choosing and paint the view in OnEraseBkgrnd with something like FillRect.
Hope this helps

 

[branko]

Thanks very much!
A great way to start work on a Monday morning with a helpful tip.
I needed a bit more help, but your tip showed me what to look for.
I found a piece of code here (

http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?txtCodeId=110&lngWId=3)

Thanks again, time for some coffee

Branko