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c++ , dev c++
Asked 8 years ago
13 Aug 2016
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sandip

sandip posted

CreateMenu() give me error in c++ , using dev c++ for making window application

i am creating window application at dev c++,
trying to create menu bar so i used following code


	case WM_CREATE: 
		
			HMENU hmenuBar = CreateMenu();
break;

it gives me following error

main.cpp [Error] crosses initialization of 'HMENU__* hmenuBar'

it should work but i dont know why it causing error .pls share some ideas
i dont think it create any error . this code seems fine . might be some other line causing problem. - dilip  
Aug 13 '16 14:37
ching

ching
answered May 1 '23 00:00

The error you are experiencing with the CreateMenu() function in C++ may be due to a few different reasons. Here are some possible causes and solutions:

Incorrect header file : Ensure that you have included the windows.h header file at the top of your code, as it contains the necessary functions for creating a menu.

Incorrect function signature : Check that you are using the correct function signature for CreateMenu(). It should look like this: HMENU CreateMenu(void);. If you are passing any parameters or have modified the signature, this could be causing the error.

Compiler errors : If you are using Dev-C++ for creating a Windows application, ensure that you have selected the appropriate project type, such as "Win32 GUI" or "Win32 Console". Also, make sure that you have the correct libraries and include paths set up in your project settings.

Conflicting definitions : If you are using other libraries or frameworks that define their own CreateMenu() function, this could cause conflicts and result in an error. In this case, you may need to rename your function or use a namespace to avoid clashes.

By addressing these possible causes, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully use the CreateMenu() function in your C++ code.
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