Display messageDlg box in front

[cindy13732]

Borland 6

I have a test that takes a while to run, and have created a MessageDlg to be generated when it is completed.

MessageDlg("Execution Time: " + s, mtInformation, TMsgDlgButtons() << mbOK, 0);

However, since I am doing other work while it is running, there are windows open on top of the application form. The MessageDlg always open behind my user windows, and I don't see it unless I go looking for it.

Is there a way to make a MessageDlg box always open at the front of the pc display window? Or is there a better way to do this?

 

[2ffat]

If another program has focus, then I don't think the current implementation of MessageDlg will work the way you want it to.

You could create your own message dialog. I've seen code for some that will create a box in the task bar that changes colors. I would have to hunt around for it if I still have it.



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[cindy13732]

I would appreciate any help if you can find the code.
Thanks

 

[2ffat]

See if these C++Builder Magazine articles will help:
Incorporate custom message-handling in your applications
Extending the common dialogs
Getting Attention


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