Getting Started

[michellembrodeur]

Greetings all

   After installing the latest version.

I want to use codeblocks like I did Delphi 3.0 back in the late 90's. yup I am old.

I want a gui interface to drag and drop labels, and drop down list and push button etc..

When I start up console application and try to add a wxwidget and add a label it fill the whole work space. try to resize it and nothing.

Please give me the steps to start up a new project to make a program with all the above requirements.

I will practice working and coding by making a simple roll the dice and generate a D&D char.

thanks all.

Just need help to start.

[MortenMacFly]

Just need help to start.

Well, you would start here:
http://www.codeblocks.org/docs/main_codeblocks_en.html
...and read especially the section about wxSmith. In addition read the WiKi here:
http://wiki.codeblocks.org/index.php?title=WxSmith_tutorials
...and work yourself through the tutorials.

[Jenna]

If you want to use wxWidgets (if you use wxSmith it's the only choice), you should also read the free available wxWidgets-book.
It's some years old, but the basics are still the same.
http://www.informit.com/content/images/0131473816/downloads/0131473816_book.pdf

[michellembrodeur]

thanks all
I will give them a read.