   Windows Forms Application for Visual C++ 2008 Express
  Hi there.  I have Visual C++ 2008 Express and I need to make an application which loads data from a file and displays/manipulates it in a Windows program.  I start a project with Windows Forms Application and I can place buttons, listboxes and other controls and I understand the general concept of how to code for them (I know C and some C++) but I don't know how to google for help.  I don't know what to search for.I've searched for "Visual C++ 2008 Express" "Windows Forms Application" tutorial but there was little help there.  I also understand from another thread that Express doesn't come with MFC, which others have suggested using.  So what am I coding for it with?For example, when I double-click on a button I place on a form, this code comes up:private: System::Void button1_Click(System::Object^  sender, System::EventArgs^  e){}If that's not MFC, what is it called?Thank you.   
  The function you posted is called an event handler, as explained in this article.That article, by the way, was the first hit I got googling for "c++ windows forms application" so I'm not sure what you mean by "little help." [wink]   ;  Thank you.  I guess my main concern was that I wanted to make sure that I'm learning whatever is compatible/available in Express.  By your link, it seems I'm trying to learn the .NET framework (that's what controls these buttons and such).  Please let me know if that's wrong.   ;  The .NET framework is essentially a library which allows you to easily perform common tasks. MFC is a different library which exposes certain Windows API methods.It seems like you're using the .NET framework (which is much easier to use IMO). Unless you have to use the Windows API (because, for example, your target machine doesn't have/support the .NET framework) I recommend sticking with it. AFAIK, you can't compile MFC code with the Express Edition.You might find this site useful:http://www.functionx.com/vcnet/index.htm;Quote:Original post by GameCreatorHi there.  I have Visual C++ 2008 Express and I need to make an application which loads data from a file and displays/manipulates it in a Windows program.  I start a project with Windows Forms Application and I can place buttons, listboxes and other controls and I understand the general concept of how to code for them (I know C and some C++) but I don't know how to google for help.  I don't know what to search for.Windows Forms doesn't work with standard C or C++. It uses, I believe, C++/CLI. It is a hybrid language to meld the unmanaged world of C++ to the managed world of .NET. Just so you know.   