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Changing window styles at runtime possible?

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QuickSilva(Posted 2009) [#1]
Is it possible to change window styles at runtime using MaxGUI? For example, lets say that I create a bordered window. Half way through my game I want to change to a borderless window. Is this possible without shutting and reopening my window?

Thanks for any help,
Jason.


Brucey(Posted 2009) [#2]
I don't think the OS supports that (any of them?)... Usually you need to close and re-open.

The other way would be to draw your own window decoration...


Tiny FrogWare(Posted 2009) [#3]
You could use the Windows API SetWindowLong and UpdateWindow to change the styles without having to close and reopen the winodw. Not sure what a cross platform solution would be.

Tony.


QuickSilva(Posted 2009) [#4]
So if I have a user half way through their game and they want to switch to a full screen mode how would I tackle this so that the player can carry on from the same point in the game? By shutting the window and reopening a new mode everything will be reset wont it?

Jason.