Thread: FindWindow

Quote: Originally Posted by Arjay Code: HWND hWnd = ::FindWindow( _T("XLMAIN"), _T("Microsoft Excell - MySheet.xls [Compatibility Mode]") ); Thanks for reply How can i use that.

A good rule to follow when using FindWindow is to include the class name whenever possible. This allows the api to only look for windows matching the class name (and title if specified). When you supply the class name, you increase the chance of finding the correct window. Sure, it's unlikely that any other window will have 'Microsoft Excell' in the title, but it's a good practice to get into. For Excell 2007, the top level...

does excel state the file that is opened in the window's title? if so, you sure it doesn't contain anything else in the title? like - Microsoft - Excel. Also does it state the directory of the file opened? In short this isn't reliable enough

A quick glance. I really don't think you have to include C:\ in the window title to search for, so change it to : Code: CWnd *pExal; pExal = CWnd::FindWindow(NULL, _T("Microsoft Excel - test.xls")); if(pExal == NULL){ AfxMessageBox("Couldn't find Excel file"); } else { AfxMessageBox("Excel file is open"); } BTW, I think you need to supply Microsoft Excel in the string as well. Try...

Quote: Originally Posted by Arjay Code: HWND hWnd = ::FindWindow( _T("XLMAIN"), _T("Microsoft Excell - MySheet.xls [Compatibility Mode]") ); Thanks for reply How can i use that.