Homebrew [HELP]Creating a windows GUI

[Deleted User]

Hello Gbatemp:
I am currently working on a windows 3ds utility (hans shorcut generator).
When I was making it I realized that I knowed how to create a cmd file and convert it to exe but I didn't knowed how to make a GUI like other 3ds utilities (romfs extractor/builder, Sky Army Knife, No ban No sky...).
I know that I need Visual Studio but, how do I use it? Does it work like programming .bat files?
I know batch, C and a bit of C++
I know that it isn't easy, so stop saying it!
Can anyone link me to a cool GUI tutorial?
Thanks!
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[Deleted User]

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[fafaffy]

https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/products/visual-studio-community-vs.aspx

Note: Creating programs aren't easy, it's not a 10 minute process.

 

[Deleted User]

https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/products/visual-studio-community-vs.aspx

Note: Creating programs aren't easy, it's not a 10 minute process.

Does that work as a drag and drop program?
Does this work like programming bat files?

 

[Deleted member 373057]

it's not that simple. it really isn't.

 

[MichiS97]

Programming a GUI is about as different from writing a batch file as it gets

 

[fafaffy]

No, I would begin with youtube tutorials with basic things, like clicking buttons which change the color of a form. Anything semi-advanced, which it seems like you're after, is way beyond your current capabilities, and I would not attempt to start off with this. It's simply too much and will probably be too error-prone. Work your way up.

 

[MichiS97]

Btw, Qt is a really nice way to make a GUI for C++ programs

 

[fafaffy]

Btw, Qt is a really nice way to make a GUI for C++ programs

Honestly, if his idea of programming is batch, then I would probably tell him to stay the fuck away from C++. I would focus on something easier and more managed, like VB.NET (or even C# if your ballsy enough).

 

[Arubaro]

You mean, something like this?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1469764/run-command-prompt-commands

 

[Deleted User]

Please read again the thread!

 

[fafaffy]

Please read again the thread!

You say you know a little C/C++.

How much is a little? Depending on how much you know would determine what kind of tutorial you're best off watching.

 

[Arubaro]

Please read again the thread!

You would need to make a window with several text fields and buttons, and then make the code to retrieve the information you entered on the fields and pass that information as parameters to the .exe you're making the GUI.

I think the easiest way would be yo install Visual studio C#, that has some "drag and drop" features to make the form with the input fields you're looking for

 

[Deleted User]

You would need to make a window with several text fields and buttons, and then make the code to retrieve the information you entered on the fields and pass that information as parameters to the .exe you're making the GUI.

I think the easiest way would be yo install Visual studio C#, that has some "drag and drop" features to make the form with the input fields you're looking for

Can you link me to the program and to a few tutorials?
I am on win7 x32 (x86)

 

[fafaffy]

Can you link me to the program and to a few tutorials?
I am on win7 x32 (x86)

I can personally recommend this one, it's pretty decent.

 

[Gocario]

Just "WinForms"

 

[Arubaro]

Google "visual studio express", I think those are free versions

 

[doctorgoat]

C# Winforms is about as easy as it gets. Just learn how events work and you're pretty much done.

 

[AmandaRose]

You NEED to stop reserving the second slot in every thread you make i know i have already said it bit please stop doing it. It's pointless any info that is new can just be edited into your first post.

 

[spoonm]

On-topic:
You should follow their advice. Work your way up into creating windows, then maybe think of your own GUI solution. Forget batch scripting as that is pretty different from C/C++ and C# and can't help you much on that end(AFAIK).

Google is your best friend, here are a few links on queries such as "creating windows in C", "using Qt with C++" and "win32 C++ windows":

• Creating Windows desktop applications (C++)
• A Simple Window (C)
• Qt for Beginners (C++)

The resources are out there. Spend some time reading wikis and tutorials and you'll get the hang of it. To reiterate what others said: creating programs is not simple. You'll have to invest time on it, so be patient and keep up that will to learn.

Off-topic:
This belongs in the programming section, not homebrew development, as it isn't about homebrew, but rather development of a conventional PC utility.