using multiple static text controls in the dialog editor

[Manderin]

im creating a dialog in the dialog editor.. when dealing with static controls or group boxes, the editor puts an extra symbol in the (name) properties of the control. Well this is a problem. It seems when it runs out of symbols you cannot create more static text controls. I have thought of various ways around it, but i would rather not have to.. does anyone know why it does this or can anyone tell me how to fix it?

thanks,
Manderin

 

[Cagliostro]

hmm, Could you say, which extra symbol? I believe you have choosen a language different by english.

Ion Filipski

 

[Manderin]

The extra symbol is located in the (name) part of the misc properties for the control. You type in the name for the control and if you look above it in the name, an extra symbol appears. example: ID (IDC_STATICTEXT) the name would say (IDC_STATICTEXT1) and i didnt put a 1 in the ID box... well... if you continue to create static text controls... eventually you cannot add any more. they will not appear at all.

thanks,
Manderin

 

[Cagliostro]

Now I understand what is your problem. The name of some control must be unique. So, you must invent some unique name for each control. VisualStudio will never allow you to add many than one controls with the same name.

Ion Filipski

 

[Manderin]

Every static text control i create has a unique id, everytime i add a new text control or group box it puts some symbol there (only in the (name) box in the misc properties, not in the ID) whether its unique or otherwise. If you have microsoft visual studio.net i suggest you try it. Ive never been able to make the extra symbol go away and i cannot create new text boxes or group box because of this reason.

thanks,
Manderin