How does RadVC work inside Visual C++ IDE?

RadVC is a Visual Studio Add-In that lets a Visual C++ programmer work in a Visual Basic-like RAD environment. While the user creates or edits new forms / controls, sets properties or adds message handler for these controls, RadVC generates / removes source code behind the screen. 

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How do I know RadVC is operating in my Developer Studio?

When RadVC is operating, you'll see the 4 toolbar buttons as shown below.

If you don't see the RadVC configuration button, you'll need to make sure RadVC is activated. See the tutorial section on how to activate RadVC manually.

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My RadVC  Toolbar buttons aren't visible anymore. How do I get them back?
You need to toggle the setting in the Tools/Customize... dialog box. Turn RadVC off and close the "Customize" dialog; then open the dialog and turn RadVC on again. You should see the toolbar buttons after you've closed the dialog for the second time.

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Do I always have to start a fresh project from scratch to take advantage of RadVC features?

No, you do not need to. You can start using RadVC tool at any stage of your project development. Not only you can add new forms to your project, but also you can add RFC / ActiveX controls to your existing CWnd - derived classes.

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I am working on a Visual C++ project and planning to use RadVC for further development. Is there any danger that RadVC might modify my project files.

No, RadVC does not modify your project files, it only adds (or removes) RFC specific code in the source files as you work on form designer.

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Is the new project created by RadVC Visual C++ compatible?

Yes, it is. RadVC actually creates workspace and project files very similar to that created by Visual C++’s AppWizard (for dialog-based app). The only change it makes to the project file is that it adds RFC library to the linker setting.

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