COMdlg32.dll Functions
Functions implemented by Comdlg32.dll, which provides services for the common dialog boxes used in Windows applications.
- ChooseColor Displays a common dialog box that allows the user to select a color.
- ChooseFont Displays a common dialog box that allows the user to select a font.
- CommDlgExtendedError Retrieves the last error code set by a common dialog box function.
- FindText Displays a common dialog box that finds and replaces text.
- GetColorSelection Retrieves the current color selection from the color common dialog box.
- GetFileTitle Retrieves the title of a file from a path string.
- GetOpenFileName Displays a common dialog box that allows the user to specify the drive, directory, and one or more filenames to open.
- GetSaveFileName Displays a common dialog box that allows the user to specify the drive, directory, and filename to save a file.
- GetFontSelection Retrieves the current font selection from the font common dialog box.
- PageSetupDlg Displays a common dialog box that allows the user to specify page setup options.
- PrintDlg Displays a common dialog box that allows the user to select a printer and specify printing options.
- ReplaceText Displays a common dialog box that replaces occurrences of text.
- SetDefaultPrintLayout Sets the default print layout for subsequent print dialog box calls.
About Comdlg32.dll
The Comdlg32.dll (Common Dialog Box Library) is a core Windows system file that provides the implementation for a set of standard dialog boxes. These dialog boxes allow users to interact with applications in a consistent and familiar way for common tasks such as opening files, saving files, selecting colors, choosing fonts, and managing print settings.
By using the functions provided by Comdlg32.dll, developers can easily integrate these standard dialogs into their applications without needing to implement the complex user interface and functionality from scratch. This promotes a consistent user experience across different Windows applications.
Key Dialog Boxes Provided:
- File Open/Save: Allows users to browse directories and select files.
- Color Selection: Enables users to pick a color from a palette or define custom colors.
- Font Selection: Lets users choose font face, size, style, and effects.
- Print Setup: Configures printer settings like paper size and orientation.
- Print: Manages the printing process, including printer selection and print range.
- Find/Replace: Facilitates searching and replacing text within documents.
Each dialog box is typically invoked by calling a corresponding API function (e.g., GetOpenFileName, ChooseColor) and passing a structure that configures the dialog's behavior and retrieves the user's selections.