C/C++ Using ActiveX Control Functions Without GUI (VC++)

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Using an ActiveX control in a Windows Visual C++ console application poses challenges, as these controls typically require a GUI environment to function properly. The original poster initially sought to call ActiveX functions directly from a console app but found limited resources on the subject. After exploring options, they opted to create a dialogue-based MFC application, integrating their code before the window is drawn to maintain functionality. They also mentioned plans to eventually port their solution to Linux and are considering using Flash UI for console app editing. The discussion highlights the difficulties of integrating ActiveX controls in non-GUI applications and the workaround of using MFC for successful implementation.
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I need to use an ActiveX control (and call on it's functions) from within a Windows Visual C++ console application. I can do what I need to with a dialogue-based MFC Windows application with a gui, but can't find any information on loading a control/calling it's functions from a console application. If this is possible, it would be immensely helpful on my current project. I'm using Visual Studio 2010 Professional, by the way. Any ideas?
 
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BUMP! I'm still researching it but I have two projects that would benefit from this. I'll keep you updated with my progress if any.
 
Without knowing what controls you're talking about, it's hard to say, but the ActiveX control might require that it be run in a Windows program rather than a console app.
 
Yeah, I ended up working around it. I was going to interface with it directly and write my own driver wrapper, but because of Windows USB enumeration issues, I just gave up.

So now I just built a simple mfc app, but slipped in all my code before it draws the window, so even if it's bloated and such, it works. I'm just going to go back at some point and port it all to linux.
 
I'm looking into using Flash UI for editing things in a console app.
 

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