layout manager for MFC dialog apps

Question

What are the good layout managers for MFC apps ?

Answer 1

For MFC dialogs, have a look at ResizableLib.

Answer 2

MFC resizer with anchor properties

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/dialog/WndResizer.aspx

Answer 3

I found this: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/MFC/UltimateToolbox_Layout.aspx

I'm looking for the same thing. I doubt Microsoft will ever come up with anything as nice as glade. It truly sucks developing for windows.

Answer 4

I have been using http://www.codeproject.com/KB/dialog/layoutmgr.aspx for years, it's great. I have yet to find a situation where I can't get a certain layout done with this class. The only thing I 'miss' is a visual layout designer, but I don't think there's a layout manager that has one.

Answer 5

I have used this CSizingDialog class several times:

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/11538/Resize-Reposition-the-Controls-in-a-Dialog-at-your

However, are you aware that in Visual Studio 2015 you can use the resource editor itself to manage control resizing? The concept is tricky to get your head around, but when you use it right you need no additional layout manager.