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programming problem (again) - Win32 api function failed

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:39:11 -0700

Thanks for answering my questions. I don't program very often, but when I do it can become quite messy. I was able to produce a stand-alone executable with Borland c++ builder, but when executing it on another machine, I receive this Windows error:

ComboBox82->Items.Strings: A Win32 API function failed.

I looked over the program, and can't find any coding errors. Due to my limited programming experience, this Windows error is a complete mystery to me. Please help.

Re: programming problem (again) - Win32 api function failed

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:00:30 -0700

Instead of

: ComboBox82->Items.Strings: A Win32 API function failed.

use

#include <assert>
assert(ComboBox82!=0); //Just a check

const int maxIndex = ComboBox82->Items->Count;
const int index = std::rand()%maxIndex;
ComboBox82->Items->operator [](index);

Have fun,
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