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Flashing control

Started by helpo Aug 13, 2001 at 4:16 AM 2 replies 600+ views
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helpo
helpo
ok, asked this question a while ago, but i was unable ot see if it got any replys. so here it is again. i am using DX 7 and when i try to use a windows control in full screen it keeps flashing. how do i stop this??? thanks in advance!
helpo
helpo
well, i looked at the old post and yes. i see that i am drawing over it, that kinda is a problem isn''t it. but i can''t realy stop it from drawing over it though. is there something i can do any way? well, like always thanks in advance.

And i also have another question, i have seen a guy named afterlife, mr. Afterlife, do u play EQ? are u in the quild afterlife, well i just wanted to know, and thyx all!
Midnight Coder
Midnight Coder
Windows Controls aren''t really meant to be used in games. My suggestion is to write your own controls that your game renders itself. It isn''t too hard to make your own buttons and stuff, it just takes more time.
helpo
helpo
well, i thought that that is what i would of had to do, no biggy. I have actually start writing my own controls.

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