IInputMethod
This interface is implemented by the input method (IM) component. The software-based input panel calls the methods of this interface to notify the IM of state changes and to request action and information from the IM. Because an IM is a callback interface, it is up to the developer to implement the following methods.
The following table lists methods for IInputMethod.
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Implemented to create the windows and image list for the IM. | |
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Implemented to select the IM out of the software-based input panel window and to destroy the IM windows. | |
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Implemented to perform any initialization before the software-based input panel window is displayed. | |
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Implemented to perform any saving routines before the software-based input panel is hidden. | |
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Implemented to return information about the current IM to the operating system. | |
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Implemented to receive information about the size, placement, and docked status of the software-based input panel. | |
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Implemented to receive a pointer to an IIMCallback interface. An IM uses the IIMCallback interface to send keystrokes to applications and to change the icons on the Input Panel button. | |
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Implemented to send data from the current IM to the current application. | |
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Implemented to respond to an application's request to set IM-specific data within the IM. | |
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Implemented when the user requests that an IM-specific options dialog box be presented. |