BCGControlBar Professional is a widely respected MFC (Microsoft Foundation Class) extension library used to build advanced user interfaces that mimic the look and feel of Microsoft Office and Visual Studio
Once you've downloaded the source code, you can start exploring the library's features and capabilities. Here are some steps to get you started: bcgcontrolbar 20.0 source download
To use the library once downloaded, you must include the primary header in your framework.h "BCGCBProInc.h" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Then, derive your application class from CBCGPWinApp to enable the extended GUI features. modern Visual Studio Release Notes: BCGControlBar Pro for MFC - BCGSoft modern Visual Studio Release Notes: BCGControlBar Pro for
To legally obtain the source code for version 20.0 (or the current version), you must purchase a license through the BCGSoft Online Store . | | Ultimate ToolBox | Commercial | No
For those wondering why not just upgrade to the latest version (currently in the 30s):
| Solution | License | Source Access | MFC Compatibility | Best For | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Commercial | Available (paid) | Native MFC | Staying with BCGSoft, getting support. | | Prof-UIS | Commercial / Source | Yes (paid) | MFC | Similar feature set, different pricing. | | Ultimate ToolBox | Commercial | No | MFC | Lightweight alternative. | | Qt + Qtwinextras | LGPL / Commercial | Full Open Source | No (requires migration) | Cross-platform, modern C++. | | C++/WinRT + WinUI 3 | Microsoft | Open source (on GitHub) | No (rewrite needed) | Modern Windows apps. |
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