How to create a CTL file for FF3

[Patrice Terrier]

Paul

I would like to ease the creation of WinLIFT custom controls in FireFly, however i don't know where to find the documentation about the creation of a CTL file compatible with your product.

Note: I have never been a VB programmer.

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[Paul Squires]

Hi Patrice,

There really is no documentation for the creation of the CTL files. There are so few 3rd party custom controls that i have not invested a lot time in CTL file development. The 3rd party CTL's that ship with FF3, I have worked with the authors to create. If you like, I can do the same for you.

The basics of creating the CTL file involves taking an existing CTL and modifying it to work with the particular control.

[Patrice Terrier]

The basics of creating the CTL file involves taking an existing CTL and modifying it to work with the particular control.

What is the purpose of the GUID you are using in each CTL file?

Also in my case i need to use a resource folder to store the graphic components being used by the custom controls, for example: Knob, clock, image for buttons, etc.
(see below for an example of some of the graphics i could use)


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