In this chapter, we will continue our exploration of windows programming. We will study how to create menus and toolbars for our applications. We will also learn about windows common dialogs and how to work with files (file handling).

In This Chapter:

What is windows programming?

Understanding what windows programming is

Properties and Events

Defines the two aspects of controls: properties and events

Windows Forms

Overview of how windows forms are created

Button Control

Defines the properties of the button control in a windows application

TextBox Control

Defines the properties of the textbox control in a windows application

Label Control

Defines the properties of the label control in a windows application

CheckBox Control

Defines the properties of the checkbox control in a windows application

RadioButton Control

Defines the properties of the radio-button control in a windows application

ListBox Control

Defines the properties of the listbox control in a windows application