How can I show menu hints in the StatusBar?

Applies To: C++Builder 1 or higher
Category: Knowledge Base

 

1.

  Start a new project using File | New Application.

 

2.

  Add a Menu. Insert some sample items and edit their

      respective Hint.

 

3.

  Add a StatusBar. Set SimplePanel to true.

 

4.

  Edit the header file your form and insert:

 

private:

    void __fastcall DisplayHint(TObject *);

 

5.

  Double-click the OnCreate event of your form:

 

void __fastcall TForm1::FormCreate(TObject *Sender)

{

    Application->OnHint = DisplayHint;

    Application->ShowHint = true;

}

 

6.

  Insert in your source code:

 

void __fastcall TForm1::DisplayHint(TObject *Sender)

{

    StatusBar1->SimpleText = Application->Hint;

}

 

Hints

· If you're using C++Builder 4 or greater, you don't need these steps. Simply set the AutoHint property of your StatusBar to true.

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