Chapter 3 Macros and Global Functions

This chapter briefly describes the macros and global functions available to simplify your programming with the Microsoft Foundation Class Library. Most programmers will find that the macros presented here meet most of their needs. Advanced programmers may wish to use some of the global functions provided for special needs.

All macros are listed in alphabetical order, followed by all global functions in alphabetical order. A few items not documented elsewhere are documented following the alphabetical listings.

For easy reference, the following table shows where to find related discussion and examples in other parts of the Class Libraries Reference and in the Class Libraries User's Guide: