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@@ -5,30 +5,30 @@
 %% Modified by:
 %% Created:     02.11.99
 %% RCS-ID:      $Id$
 %% Modified by:
 %% Created:     02.11.99
 %% RCS-ID:      $Id$

-%% Copyright:   (c) wxWindows team
+%% Copyright:   (c) wxWidgets team

 %% License:     wxWindows license
 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
 % NB: please keep the subsections in alphabetic order!
 
 %% License:     wxWindows license
 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
 % NB: please keep the subsections in alphabetic order!
 

-\section{wxWindows samples}\label{samples}
+\section{wxWidgets samples}\label{samples}

 
 

-Probably the best way to learn wxWindows is by reading the source of some 50+
-samples provided with it. Many aspects of wxWindows programming can be learnt
+Probably the best way to learn wxWidgets is by reading the source of some 50+
+samples provided with it. Many aspects of wxWidgets programming can be learnt

 from them, but sometimes it is not simple to just choose the right sample to
 look at. This overview aims at describing what each sample does/demonstrates to
 make it easier to find the relevant one if a simple grep through all sources
 didn't help. They also provide some notes about using the samples and what
 from them, but sometimes it is not simple to just choose the right sample to
 look at. This overview aims at describing what each sample does/demonstrates to
 make it easier to find the relevant one if a simple grep through all sources
 didn't help. They also provide some notes about using the samples and what

-features of wxWindows are they supposed to test.
+features of wxWidgets are they supposed to test.

 
 

-There are currently more than 50 different samples as part of wxWindows and
-this list is not complete. You should start your tour of wxWindows with the 
-\helpref{minimal sample}{sampleminimal} which is the wxWindows version of
-"Hello, world!". It shows the basic structure of wxWindows program and is the
+There are currently more than 50 different samples as part of wxWidgets and
+this list is not complete. You should start your tour of wxWidgets with the
+\helpref{minimal sample}{sampleminimal} which is the wxWidgets version of
+"Hello, world!". It shows the basic structure of wxWidgets program and is the

 most commented sample of all - looking at its source code is recommended.
 
 most commented sample of all - looking at its source code is recommended.
 

-The next most useful sample is probably the \helpref{controls}{samplecontrols} 
-one which shows many of wxWindows standard controls, such as buttons,
-listboxes, checkboxes, comboboxes etc.
+The next most useful samples are probably \helpref{widgets}{samplewidgets}
+and \helpref{controls}{samplecontrols} which show many of wxWidgets native and
+generic controls, such as buttons, listboxes, checkboxes, comboboxes etc.

 
 Other, more complicated controls, have their own samples. In this category you
 may find the following samples showing the corresponding controls:
 
 Other, more complicated controls, have their own samples. In this category you
 may find the following samples showing the corresponding controls:


@@ -41,8 +41,8 @@ may find the following samples showing the corresponding controls:
 \end{twocollist}
 
 Finally, it might be helpful to do a search in the entire sample directory if
 \end{twocollist}
 
 Finally, it might be helpful to do a search in the entire sample directory if

-you can't find the sample you showing the control you are interested in by
-name. Most of wxWindows classes, occur in at least one of the samples.
+you can't find the sample showing the control you are interested in by
+name. Most classes contained in wxWidgets occur in at least one of the samples.

 
 
 \subsection{Minimal sample}\label{sampleminimal}
 
 
 \subsection{Minimal sample}\label{sampleminimal}


@@ -50,13 +50,20 @@ name. Most of wxWindows classes, occur in at least one of the samples.
 The minimal sample is what most people will know under the term Hello World,
 i.e. a minimal program that doesn't demonstrate anything apart from what is
 needed to write a program that will display a "hello" dialog. This is usually
 The minimal sample is what most people will know under the term Hello World,
 i.e. a minimal program that doesn't demonstrate anything apart from what is
 needed to write a program that will display a "hello" dialog. This is usually

-a good starting point for learning how to use wxWindows.
+a good starting point for learning how to use wxWidgets.
+
+
+\subsection{Animate sample}\label{sampleanimate}
+
+The {\tt animate} sample shows how you can use \helpref{wxAnimationCtrl}{wxanimationctrl}
+control and shows concept of a platform-dependent animation encapsulated
+in \helpref{wxAnimation}{wxanimation}.

 
 
 \subsection{Art provider sample}\label{sampleartprovider}
 
 The {\tt artprov} sample shows how you can customize the look of standard
 
 
 \subsection{Art provider sample}\label{sampleartprovider}
 
 The {\tt artprov} sample shows how you can customize the look of standard

-wxWindows dialogs by replacing default bitmaps/icons with your own versions.
+wxWidgets dialogs by replacing default bitmaps/icons with your own versions.

 It also shows how you can use wxArtProvider to
 get stock bitmaps for use in your application.
 
 It also shows how you can use wxArtProvider to
 get stock bitmaps for use in your application.
 


@@ -68,17 +75,6 @@ shows how to configure the control (see the different options in the calendar
 menu) and also how to process the notifications from it.
 
 
 menu) and also how to process the notifications from it.
 
 

-\subsection{Checklist sample}\label{samplechecklist}
-
-This sample demonstrates the use of the \helpref{wxCheckListBox}{wxchecklistbox}
-class intercepting check, select and double click events. It also tests the
-use of various methods modifying the control, such as by deleting items
-from it or inserting new once (these functions are actually implemented in
-the parent class \helpref{wxListBox}{wxlistbox} so the sample tests that class
-as well). The layout of the dialog is created using a \helpref{wxBoxSizer}{wxboxsizer}
-demonstrating a simple dynamic layout.
-
-

 \subsection{Config sample}\label{sampleconfig}
 
 This sample demonstrates the \helpref{wxConfig}{wxconfigbase} classes in a platform
 \subsection{Config sample}\label{sampleconfig}
 
 This sample demonstrates the \helpref{wxConfig}{wxconfigbase} classes in a platform


@@ -92,11 +88,11 @@ features of this class.
 \subsection{Controls sample}\label{samplecontrols}
 
 The controls sample is the main test program for most simple controls used in
 \subsection{Controls sample}\label{samplecontrols}
 
 The controls sample is the main test program for most simple controls used in

-wxWindows. The sample tests their basic functionality, events, placement,
+wxWidgets. The sample tests their basic functionality, events, placement,

 modification in terms of colour and font as well as the possibility to change
 modification in terms of colour and font as well as the possibility to change

-the controls programmatically, such as adding item to a list box etc. Apart
+the controls programmatically, such as adding an item to a list box etc. Apart

 from that, the sample uses a \helpref{wxNotebook}{wxnotebook} and tests most
 from that, the sample uses a \helpref{wxNotebook}{wxnotebook} and tests most

-features of this special control (using bitmap in the tabs, using 
+features of this special control (using bitmap in the tabs, using

 \helpref{wxSizers}{wxsizer} and \helpref{constraints}{wxlayoutconstraints} within
 notebook pages, advancing pages programmatically and vetoing a page change
 by intercepting the \helpref{wxNotebookEvent}{wxnotebookevent}.
 \helpref{wxSizers}{wxsizer} and \helpref{constraints}{wxlayoutconstraints} within
 notebook pages, advancing pages programmatically and vetoing a page change
 by intercepting the \helpref{wxNotebookEvent}{wxnotebookevent}.


@@ -122,26 +118,34 @@ The various controls tested are listed here:
 \end{twocollist}
 
 
 \end{twocollist}
 
 

-\subsection{Database sample}\label{sampledb}
+\subsection{DebugRpt sample}\label{sampledebugrpt}
+
+This sample shows how to use \helpref{wxDebugReport}{wxdebugreport} class to
+generate a debug report in case of a program crash or otherwise. On start up,
+it proposes to either crash itself (by dereferencing a NULL pointer) or
+generate debug report without doing it. Next it initializes the debug report
+with standard information adding a custom file to it (just a timestamp) and
+allows to view the information gathered using
+\helpref{wxDebugReportPreview}{wxdebugreportpreview}.

 
 

-The database sample is a small test program showing how to use the ODBC
-classes written by Remstar Intl.  Obviously, this sample requires a 
-database with ODBC support to be correctly installed on your system.
+For the report processing part of the sample to work you should make available
+a Web server accepting form uploads, otherwise
+\helpref{wxDebugReportUpload}{wxdebugreportupload} will report an error.

 
 
 \subsection{Dialogs sample}\label{sampledialogs}
 
 
 
 \subsection{Dialogs sample}\label{sampledialogs}
 

-This sample shows how to use the common dialogs available from wxWindows. These
-dialogs are described in details in the \helpref{Common dialogs overview}{commondialogsoverview}.
+This sample shows how to use the common dialogs available from wxWidgets. These
+dialogs are described in detail in the \helpref{Common dialogs overview}{commondialogsoverview}.

 
 
 \subsection{Dialup sample}\label{sampledialup}
 
 
 
 \subsection{Dialup sample}\label{sampledialup}
 

-This sample shows \helpref{wxDialUpManager}{wxdialupmanager} 
-class. It displays in the status bar the information gathered through its
+This sample shows the \helpref{wxDialUpManager}{wxdialupmanager}
+class. In the status bar, it displays the information gathered through its

 interface: in particular, the current connection status (online or offline) and
 whether the connection is permanent (in which case a string `LAN' appears in
 interface: in particular, the current connection status (online or offline) and
 whether the connection is permanent (in which case a string `LAN' appears in

-the third status bar field - but note that you may have be on a LAN not
+the third status bar field - but note that you may be on a LAN not

 connected to the Internet, in which case you will not see this) or not.
 
 Using the menu entries, you may also dial or hang up the line if you have a
 connected to the Internet, in which case you will not see this) or not.
 
 Using the menu entries, you may also dial or hang up the line if you have a


@@ -156,9 +160,9 @@ trivial and may be safely used as a basis for implementing the clipboard and
 drag and drop operations in a real-life program.
 
 When you run the sample, its screen is split in several parts. On the top,
 drag and drop operations in a real-life program.
 
 When you run the sample, its screen is split in several parts. On the top,

-there are two listboxes which show the standard derivations of 
-\helpref{wxDropTarget}{wxdroptarget}: 
-\helpref{wxTextDropTarget}{wxtextdroptarget} and 
+there are two listboxes which show the standard derivations of
+\helpref{wxDropTarget}{wxdroptarget}:
+\helpref{wxTextDropTarget}{wxtextdroptarget} and

 \helpref{wxFileDropTarget}{wxfiledroptarget}.
 
 The middle of the sample window is taken by the log window which shows what is
 \helpref{wxFileDropTarget}{wxfiledroptarget}.
 
 The middle of the sample window is taken by the log window which shows what is


@@ -168,11 +172,11 @@ the sequence of steps of data transfer.
 Finally, the last part is used for dragging text from it to either one of the
 listboxes (only one will accept it) or another application. The last
 functionality available from the main frame is to paste a bitmap from the
 Finally, the last part is used for dragging text from it to either one of the
 listboxes (only one will accept it) or another application. The last
 functionality available from the main frame is to paste a bitmap from the

-clipboard (or, in the case of Windows version, also a metafile) - it will be
+clipboard (or, in the case of the Windows version, also a metafile) - it will be

 shown in a new frame.
 
 So far, everything we mentioned was implemented with minimal amount of code
 shown in a new frame.
 
 So far, everything we mentioned was implemented with minimal amount of code

-using standard wxWindows classes. The more advanced features are demonstrated
+using standard wxWidgets classes. The more advanced features are demonstrated

 if you create a shape frame from the main frame menu. A shape is a geometric
 object which has a position, size and color. It models some
 application-specific data in this sample. A shape object supports its own
 if you create a shape frame from the main frame menu. A shape is a geometric
 object which has a position, size and color. It models some
 application-specific data in this sample. A shape object supports its own


@@ -184,65 +188,50 @@ bitmaps which allows them to be pasted/dropped in many other applications
 (and, under Windows, also as metafiles which are supported by most of Windows
 programs as well - try Write/Wordpad, for example).
 
 (and, under Windows, also as metafiles which are supported by most of Windows
 programs as well - try Write/Wordpad, for example).
 

-Take a look at DnDShapeDataObject class to see how you may use 
+Take a look at DnDShapeDataObject class to see how you may use

 \helpref{wxDataObject}{wxdataobject} to achieve this.
 
 
 \helpref{wxDataObject}{wxdataobject} to achieve this.
 
 

-\subsection{Dynamic sample}\label{sampledynamic}
-
-This sample is a very small sample that demonstrates the use of the
-\helpref{wxEvtHandler::Connect}{wxevthandlerconnect} method. This method
-should be used whenever it is not known at compile time, which control
-will receive which event or which controls are actually going to be in
-a dialog or frame. This is most typically the case for any scripting
-language that would work as a wrapper for wxWindows or programs where
-forms or similar datagrams can be created by the uses.
-
-See also the \helpref{event sample}{sampleevent}
-
-

 \subsection{Event sample}\label{sampleevent}
 
 \subsection{Event sample}\label{sampleevent}
 

-The event sample demonstrates various features of the wxWindows events. It
+The event sample demonstrates various features of the wxWidgets events. It

 shows using dynamic events and connecting/disconnecting the event handlers
 shows using dynamic events and connecting/disconnecting the event handlers

-during the run time and also using 
+during run time and also using

 \helpref{PushEventHandler()}{wxwindowpusheventhandler} and
 \helpref{PopEventHandler()}{wxwindowpopeventhandler}.
 
 \helpref{PushEventHandler()}{wxwindowpusheventhandler} and
 \helpref{PopEventHandler()}{wxwindowpopeventhandler}.
 

-It replaces the old dynamic sample.
-

 
 \subsection{Except(ions) sample}\label{sampleexcept}
 
 
 \subsection{Except(ions) sample}\label{sampleexcept}
 

-This very simple sample shows how to use C++ exceptions in wxWindows programs,
+This very simple sample shows how to use C++ exceptions in wxWidgets programs,

 i.e. where to catch the exception which may be thrown by the program code. It
 doesn't do anything very exciting by itself, you need to study its code to
 understand what goes on.
 
 You need to build the library with \texttt{wxUSE\_EXCEPTIONS} being set to $1$
 i.e. where to catch the exception which may be thrown by the program code. It
 doesn't do anything very exciting by itself, you need to study its code to
 understand what goes on.
 
 You need to build the library with \texttt{wxUSE\_EXCEPTIONS} being set to $1$

-and compile your code with the C++ exceptions support to be able to build this
+and compile your code with C++ exceptions support to be able to build this

 sample.
 
 
 \subsection{Exec sample}\label{sampleexec}
 
 sample.
 
 
 \subsection{Exec sample}\label{sampleexec}
 

-The exec sample demonstrates the \helpref{wxExecute}{wxexecute} and 
+The exec sample demonstrates the \helpref{wxExecute}{wxexecute} and

 \helpref{wxShell}{wxshell} functions. Both of them are used to execute the
 external programs and the sample shows how to do this synchronously (waiting
 until the program terminates) or asynchronously (notification will come later).
 
 It also shows how to capture the output of the child process in both
 \helpref{wxShell}{wxshell} functions. Both of them are used to execute the
 external programs and the sample shows how to do this synchronously (waiting
 until the program terminates) or asynchronously (notification will come later).
 
 It also shows how to capture the output of the child process in both

-synchronous and asynchronous cases and how to kill the processes with 
-\helpref{wxProcess::Kill}{wxprocesskill} and test for their existence with 
+synchronous and asynchronous cases and how to kill the processes with
+\helpref{wxProcess::Kill}{wxprocesskill} and test for their existence with

 \helpref{wxProcess::Exists}{wxprocessexists}.
 
 
 \subsection{Font sample}\label{samplefont}
 
 \helpref{wxProcess::Exists}{wxprocessexists}.
 
 
 \subsection{Font sample}\label{samplefont}
 

-The font sample demonstrates \helpref{wxFont}{wxfont}, 
-\helpref{wxFontEnumerator}{wxfontenumerator} and 
+The font sample demonstrates \helpref{wxFont}{wxfont},
+\helpref{wxFontEnumerator}{wxfontenumerator} and

 \helpref{wxFontMapper}{wxfontmapper} classes. It allows you to see the fonts
 \helpref{wxFontMapper}{wxfontmapper} classes. It allows you to see the fonts

-available (to wxWindows) on the computer and shows all characters of the
+available (to wxWidgets) on the computer and shows all characters of the

 chosen font as well.
 
 
 chosen font as well.
 
 


@@ -254,60 +243,63 @@ TODO.
 \subsection{HTML samples}\label{samplehtml}
 
 Eight HTML samples (you can find them in directory {\tt samples/html})
 \subsection{HTML samples}\label{samplehtml}
 
 Eight HTML samples (you can find them in directory {\tt samples/html})

-cover all features of HTML sub-library.
+cover all features of the HTML sub-library.

 
 

-{\bf Test} demonstrates how to create \helpref{wxHtmlWindow}{wxhtmlwindow} 
-and also shows most of supported HTML tags.
+{\bf Test} demonstrates how to create \helpref{wxHtmlWindow}{wxhtmlwindow}
+and also shows most supported HTML tags.

 
 

-{\bf Widget} shows how you can embed ordinary controls or windows within
+{\bf Widget} shows how you can embed ordinary controls or windows within an

 HTML page. It also nicely explains how to write new tag handlers and extend
 the library to work with unsupported tags.
 
 HTML page. It also nicely explains how to write new tag handlers and extend
 the library to work with unsupported tags.
 

-{\bf About} may give you an idea how to write good-looking about boxes.
+{\bf About} may give you an idea how to write good-looking About boxes.

 
 {\bf Zip} demonstrates use of virtual file systems in wxHTML. The zip archives
 
 {\bf Zip} demonstrates use of virtual file systems in wxHTML. The zip archives

-handler (ships with wxWindows) allows you to access HTML pages stored 
-in compressed archive as if they were ordinary files.
+handler (ships with wxWidgets) allows you to access HTML pages stored
+in a compressed archive as if they were ordinary files.

 
 {\bf Virtual} is yet another virtual file systems demo. This one generates pages at run-time.
 You may find it useful if you need to display some reports in your application.
 
 
 {\bf Virtual} is yet another virtual file systems demo. This one generates pages at run-time.
 You may find it useful if you need to display some reports in your application.
 

-{\bf Printing} explains use of \helpref{wxHtmlEasyPrinting}{wxhtmleasyprinting} 
-class which serves as as-simple-as-possible interface for printing HTML 
+{\bf Printing} explains use of \helpref{wxHtmlEasyPrinting}{wxhtmleasyprinting}
+class which serves as as-simple-as-possible interface for printing HTML

 documents without much work. In fact, only few function calls are sufficient.
 
 documents without much work. In fact, only few function calls are sufficient.
 

-{\bf Help} and {\bf Helpview} are variations on displaying HTML help 
-(compatible with MS HTML Help Workshop). {\it Help} shows how to embed 
+{\bf Help} and {\bf Helpview} are variations on displaying HTML help
+(compatible with MS HTML Help Workshop). {\it Help} shows how to embed

 \helpref{wxHtmlHelpController}{wxhtmlhelpcontroller} in your application
 \helpref{wxHtmlHelpController}{wxhtmlhelpcontroller} in your application

-while {\it Helpview} is simple tool that only pops up help window and
+while {\it Helpview} is a simple tool that only pops up the help window and

 displays help books given at command line.
 
 
 \subsection{Image sample}\label{sampleimage}
 
 displays help books given at command line.
 
 
 \subsection{Image sample}\label{sampleimage}
 

-The image sample demonstrates the use of the \helpref{wxImage}{wximage} class
+The image sample demonstrates use of the \helpref{wxImage}{wximage} class

 and shows how to download images in a variety of formats, currently PNG, GIF,
 and shows how to download images in a variety of formats, currently PNG, GIF,

-TIFF, JPEG, BMP, PNM and PCX. The top of the sample shows to rectangles, one
-of which is drawn directly in the window, the other one is drawn into a 
+TIFF, JPEG, BMP, PNM and PCX. The top of the sample shows two rectangles, one
+of which is drawn directly in the window, the other one is drawn into a

 \helpref{wxBitmap}{wxbitmap}, converted to a wxImage, saved as a PNG image
 and then reloaded from the PNG file again so that conversions between wxImage
 \helpref{wxBitmap}{wxbitmap}, converted to a wxImage, saved as a PNG image
 and then reloaded from the PNG file again so that conversions between wxImage

-and wxBitmap as well as loading and save PNG files are tested.
+and wxBitmap as well as loading and saving PNG files are tested.

 
 

-At the bottom of the main frame is a test for using a monochrome bitmap by
+At the bottom of the main frame there is a test for using a monochrome bitmap by

 drawing into a \helpref{wxMemoryDC}{wxmemorydc}. The bitmap is then drawn
 drawing into a \helpref{wxMemoryDC}{wxmemorydc}. The bitmap is then drawn

-specifying the foreground and background colours with 
-\helpref{wxDC::SetTextForeground}{wxdcsettextforeground} and 
+specifying the foreground and background colours with
+\helpref{wxDC::SetTextForeground}{wxdcsettextforeground} and

 \helpref{wxDC::SetTextBackground}{wxdcsettextbackground} (on the left). The
 bitmap is then converted to a wxImage and the foreground colour (black) is
 replaced with red using \helpref{wxImage::Replace}{wximagereplace}.
 
 \helpref{wxDC::SetTextBackground}{wxdcsettextbackground} (on the left). The
 bitmap is then converted to a wxImage and the foreground colour (black) is
 replaced with red using \helpref{wxImage::Replace}{wximagereplace}.
 

+This sample also contains the code for testing the image rotation and resizing
+and using raw bitmap access, see the corresponding menu commands.
+

 
 \subsection{Internat(ionalization) sample}\label{sampleinternat}
 
 
 \subsection{Internat(ionalization) sample}\label{sampleinternat}
 

-The not very clearly named internat sample demonstrates the wxWindows
-internatationalization (i18n for short from now on) features. To be more
+The not very clearly named internat sample demonstrates the wxWidgets
+internationalization (i18n for short from now on) features. To be more

 precise, it only shows localization support, i.e. support for translating the
 precise, it only shows localization support, i.e. support for translating the

-program messages in another language while true i18n would also involve
+program messages into another language while true i18n would also involve

 changing the other aspects of the programs behaviour.
 
 More information about this sample can be found in the {\tt readme.txt} file in
 changing the other aspects of the programs behaviour.
 
 More information about this sample can be found in the {\tt readme.txt} file in


@@ -317,24 +309,23 @@ its directory. Please see also \helpref{i18n overview}{internationalization}.
 \subsection{Layout sample}\label{samplelayout}
 
 The layout sample demonstrates the two different layout systems offered
 \subsection{Layout sample}\label{samplelayout}
 
 The layout sample demonstrates the two different layout systems offered

-by wxWindows. When starting the program, you will see a frame with some
+by wxWidgets. When starting the program, you will see a frame with some

 controls and some graphics. The controls will change their size whenever
 you resize the entire frame and the exact behaviour of the size changes
 controls and some graphics. The controls will change their size whenever
 you resize the entire frame and the exact behaviour of the size changes

-is determined using the \helpref{wxLayoutConstraints}{wxlayoutconstraints} 
-class. See also the \helpref{overview}{constraintsoverview} and the 
-\helpref{wxIndividualLayoutConstraint}{wxindividuallayoutconstraint} 
+is determined using the \helpref{wxLayoutConstraints}{wxlayoutconstraints}
+class. See also the \helpref{overview}{constraintsoverview} and the
+\helpref{wxIndividualLayoutConstraint}{wxindividuallayoutconstraint}

 class for further information.
 
 The menu in this sample offers two more tests, one showing how to use
 a \helpref{wxBoxSizer}{wxboxsizer} in a simple dialog and the other one
 class for further information.
 
 The menu in this sample offers two more tests, one showing how to use
 a \helpref{wxBoxSizer}{wxboxsizer} in a simple dialog and the other one

-showing how to use sizers in connection with a \helpref{wxNotebook}{wxnotebook} 
-class. See also \helpref{wxNotebookSizer}{wxnotebooksizer} and 
-\helpref{wxSizer}{wxsizer}.
+showing how to use sizers in connection with a \helpref{wxNotebook}{wxnotebook}
+class. See also \helpref{wxSizer}{wxsizer}.

 
 
 \subsection{Listctrl sample}\label{samplelistctrl}
 
 
 
 \subsection{Listctrl sample}\label{samplelistctrl}
 

-This sample shows \helpref{wxListCtrl}{wxlistctrl} control. Different modes
+This sample shows the \helpref{wxListCtrl}{wxlistctrl} control. Different modes

 supported by the control (list, icons, small icons, report) may be chosen from
 the menu.
 
 supported by the control (list, icons, small icons, report) may be chosen from
 the menu.
 


@@ -342,44 +333,43 @@ The sample also provides some timings for adding/deleting/sorting a lot of
 (several thousands) items into the control.
 
 
 (several thousands) items into the control.
 
 

+\subsection{Mediaplayer sample}\label{samplemediaplayer}
+
+This sample demonstrates how to use all the features of
+\helpref{wxMediaCtrl}{wxmediactrl} and play various types of sound, video,
+and other files.
+
+
+It replaces the old dynamic sample.

 
 \subsection{Notebook sample}\label{samplenotebook}
 
 
 \subsection{Notebook sample}\label{samplenotebook}
 

-This samples shows two controls at once: although initially it was written to
-demonstrate \helpref{wxNotebook}{wxnotebook} only, it can now be also used
-to see \helpref{wxListbook}{wxlistbook} in action. To switch between the two
-controls you need to manually change \texttt{TEST\_LISTBOOK} definition in the
-file \texttt{notebook.h} and rebuild the sample.
+This samples shows \helpref{wxBookCtrl}{wxbookctrloverview} family of controls.
+Although initially it was written to demonstrate \helpref{wxNotebook}{wxnotebook}
+only, it can now be also used to see \helpref{wxListbook}{wxlistbook},
+\helpref{wxChoicebook}{wxchoicebook} and \helpref{wxTreebook}{wxtreebook} in action.
+Test each of the controls, their orientation, images and pages using commands through menu.

 
 
 
 \subsection{Render sample}\label{samplerender}
 
 
 
 
 \subsection{Render sample}\label{samplerender}
 

-This sample shows how to replace the default wxWindows 
+This sample shows how to replace the default wxWidgets

 \helpref{renderer}{wxrenderernative} and also how to write a shared library
 (DLL) implementing a renderer and load and unload it during the run-time.
 
 
 
 \helpref{renderer}{wxrenderernative} and also how to write a shared library
 (DLL) implementing a renderer and load and unload it during the run-time.
 
 
 

-\subsection{Rotate sample}\label{samplerotate}
-
-This is a simple example which demonstrates how to rotate an image with
-the \helpref{wxImage::Rotate}{wximagerotate} method. The rotation can
-be done without interpolation (left mouse button) which will be faster,
-or with interpolation (right mouse button) which is slower but gives
-better results.
-
-

 \subsection{Scroll subwindow sample}\label{samplescrollsub}
 
 \subsection{Scroll subwindow sample}\label{samplescrollsub}
 

-This sample demonstrates the use of the \helpref{wxScrolledWindow}{wxscrolledwindow} 
-class including placing subwindows into it and drawing simple graphics. It uses the 
+This sample demonstrates use of the \helpref{wxScrolledWindow}{wxscrolledwindow}
+class including placing subwindows into it and drawing simple graphics. It uses the

 \helpref{SetTargetWindow}{wxscrolledwindowsettargetwindow} method and thus the effect
 of scrolling does not show in the scrolled window itself, but in one of its subwindows.
 
 \helpref{SetTargetWindow}{wxscrolledwindowsettargetwindow} method and thus the effect
 of scrolling does not show in the scrolled window itself, but in one of its subwindows.
 

-Additionally, this samples demonstrates how to optimize drawing operations in wxWindows,
-in particular using the \helpref{wxWindow::IsExposed}{wxwindowisexposed} method with 
-the aim to prevent unnecessary drawing in the window and thus reducing or removing 
+Additionally, this samples demonstrates how to optimize drawing operations in wxWidgets,
+in particular using the \helpref{wxWindow::IsExposed}{wxwindowisexposed} method with
+the aim to prevent unnecessary drawing in the window and thus reducing or removing

 flicker on screen.
 
 
 flicker on screen.
 
 


@@ -387,18 +377,18 @@ flicker on screen.
 
 The sockets sample demonstrates how to use the communication facilities
 provided by \helpref{wxSocket}{wxsocketbase}. There are two different
 
 The sockets sample demonstrates how to use the communication facilities
 provided by \helpref{wxSocket}{wxsocketbase}. There are two different

-applications in this sample: a server, which is implemented using a 
+applications in this sample: a server, which is implemented using a

 \helpref{wxSocketServer}{wxsocketserver} object, and a client, which
 is implemented as a \helpref{wxSocketClient}{wxsocketclient}.
 
 The server binds to the local address, using TCP port number 3000,
 sets up an event handler to be notified of incoming connection requests
 \helpref{wxSocketServer}{wxsocketserver} object, and a client, which
 is implemented as a \helpref{wxSocketClient}{wxsocketclient}.
 
 The server binds to the local address, using TCP port number 3000,
 sets up an event handler to be notified of incoming connection requests

-({\bf wxSOCKET\_CONNECTION} events), and stands there, waiting for clients
-({\it listening} in the socket parlance). For each accepted connection,
+({\bf wxSOCKET\_CONNECTION} events), and sits there, waiting for clients
+({\it listening}, in socket parlance). For each accepted connection,

 a new \helpref{wxSocketBase}{wxsocketbase} object is created. These
 socket objects are independent from the server that created them, so
 they set up their own event handler, and then request to be notified
 a new \helpref{wxSocketBase}{wxsocketbase} object is created. These
 socket objects are independent from the server that created them, so
 they set up their own event handler, and then request to be notified

-of {\bf wxSOCKET\_INPUT} (incoming data) or {\bf wxSOCKET\_LOST} 
+of {\bf wxSOCKET\_INPUT} (incoming data) or {\bf wxSOCKET\_LOST}

 (connection closed at the remote end) events. In the sample, the event
 handler is the same for all connections; to find out which socket the
 event is addressed to, the \helpref{GetSocket}{wxsocketeventgetsocket} function
 (connection closed at the remote end) events. In the sample, the event
 handler is the same for all connections; to find out which socket the
 event is addressed to, the \helpref{GetSocket}{wxsocketeventgetsocket} function


@@ -415,7 +405,7 @@ to specify the address of the server you are going to connect to (the
 TCP port number is hard-coded as 3000). Once connected, a number of
 tests are possible. Currently, three tests are implemented. They show
 how to use the basic IO calls in \helpref{wxSocketBase}{wxsocketbase},
 TCP port number is hard-coded as 3000). Once connected, a number of
 tests are possible. Currently, three tests are implemented. They show
 how to use the basic IO calls in \helpref{wxSocketBase}{wxsocketbase},

-such as \helpref{Read}{wxsocketbaseread}, \helpref{Write}{wxsocketbasewrite}, 
+such as \helpref{Read}{wxsocketbaseread}, \helpref{Write}{wxsocketbasewrite},

 \helpref{ReadMsg}{wxsocketbasereadmsg} and \helpref{WriteMsg}{wxsocketbasewritemsg},
 and how to set up the correct IO flags depending on what you are going to
 do. See the comments in the code for more information. Note that because
 \helpref{ReadMsg}{wxsocketbasereadmsg} and \helpref{WriteMsg}{wxsocketbasewritemsg},
 and how to set up the correct IO flags depending on what you are going to
 do. See the comments in the code for more information. Note that because


@@ -423,7 +413,7 @@ both clients and connection objects in the server set up an event handler
 to catch {\bf wxSOCKET\_LOST} events, each one is immediately notified
 if the other end closes the connection.
 
 to catch {\bf wxSOCKET\_LOST} events, each one is immediately notified
 if the other end closes the connection.
 

-There is also an URL test which shows how to use
+There is also a URL test which shows how to use

 the \helpref{wxURL}{wxurl} class to fetch data from a given URL.
 
 The sockets sample is work in progress. Some things to do:
 the \helpref{wxURL}{wxurl} class to fetch data from a given URL.
 
 The sockets sample is work in progress. Some things to do:


@@ -453,6 +443,18 @@ of fields) and how to use it to show icons/bitmaps and/or put arbitrary
 controls into it.
 
 
 controls into it.
 
 

+\subsection{Tab order sample}\label{sampletaborder}
+
+This sample allows to test keyboard navigation (mostly done using the 
+\texttt{\textsc{TAB}} key, hence the sample name) between different controls.
+It shows the use of 
+\helpref{wxWindow::MoveBeforeInTabOrder()}{wxwindowmovebeforeintaborder} and 
+\helpref{MoveAfterInTabOrder()}{wxwindowmoveafterintaborder} methods to change
+the default order of the windows in the navigation chain and of 
+\helpref{wxWindow::Navigate()}{wxwindownavigate} for moving focus along this
+chain.
+
+

 \subsection{Text sample}\label{sampletext}
 
 This sample demonstrates four features: firstly the use and many variants of
 \subsection{Text sample}\label{sampletext}
 
 This sample demonstrates four features: firstly the use and many variants of


@@ -466,7 +468,7 @@ in a log window at the bottom of the main window. By pressing some of the functi
 keys, you can test some actions in the text ctrl as well as get statistics on the
 text ctrls, which is useful for testing if these statistics actually are correct.
 
 keys, you can test some actions in the text ctrl as well as get statistics on the
 text ctrls, which is useful for testing if these statistics actually are correct.
 

-Thirdly, on platforms which support it, the sample will offer to copy text to the 
+Thirdly, on platforms which support it, the sample will offer to copy text to the

 \helpref{wxClipboard}{wxclipboard} and to paste text from it. The GTK version will
 use the so called PRIMARY SELECTION, which is the pseudo clipboard under X and
 best known from pasting text to the XTerm program.
 \helpref{wxClipboard}{wxclipboard} and to paste text from it. The GTK version will
 use the so called PRIMARY SELECTION, which is the pseudo clipboard under X and
 best known from pasting text to the XTerm program.


@@ -477,19 +479,19 @@ how tooltips can be centrally disabled and their latency controlled.
 
 \subsection{Thread sample}\label{samplethread}
 
 
 \subsection{Thread sample}\label{samplethread}
 

-This sample demonstrates the use of threads in connection with GUI programs.
+This sample demonstrates use of threads in connection with GUI programs.

 There are two fundamentally different ways to use threads in GUI programs and
 either way has to take care of the fact that the GUI library itself usually
 is not multi-threading safe, i.e. that it might crash if two threads try to
 access the GUI class simultaneously. One way to prevent that is have a normal
 There are two fundamentally different ways to use threads in GUI programs and
 either way has to take care of the fact that the GUI library itself usually
 is not multi-threading safe, i.e. that it might crash if two threads try to
 access the GUI class simultaneously. One way to prevent that is have a normal

-GUI program in the main thread and some worker threads which work in the 
+GUI program in the main thread and some worker threads which work in the

 background. In order to make communication between the main thread and the
 background. In order to make communication between the main thread and the

-worker threads possible, wxWindows offers the \helpref{wxPostEvent}{wxpostevent} 
+worker threads possible, wxWidgets offers the \helpref{wxPostEvent}{wxpostevent}

 function and this sample makes use of this function.
 
 function and this sample makes use of this function.
 

-The other way to use a so called Mutex (such as those offered in the \helpref{wxMutex}{wxmutex} 
+The other way to use a so called Mutex (such as those offered in the \helpref{wxMutex}{wxmutex}

 class) that prevent threads from accessing the GUI classes as long as any other
 class) that prevent threads from accessing the GUI classes as long as any other

-thread accesses them. For this, wxWindows has the \helpref{wxMutexGuiEnter}{wxmutexguienter} 
+thread accesses them. For this, wxWidgets has the \helpref{wxMutexGuiEnter}{wxmutexguienter}

 and \helpref{wxMutexGuiLeave}{wxmutexguileave} functions, both of which are
 used and tested in the sample as well.
 
 and \helpref{wxMutexGuiLeave}{wxmutexguileave} functions, both of which are
 used and tested in the sample as well.
 


@@ -503,31 +505,31 @@ The toolbar sample shows the \helpref{wxToolBar}{wxtoolbar} class in action.
 The following things are demonstrated:
 
 \begin{itemize}\itemsep=0pt
 The following things are demonstrated:
 
 \begin{itemize}\itemsep=0pt

-\item Creating the toolbar using \helpref{wxToolBar::AddTool}{wxtoolbaraddtool} 
+\item Creating the toolbar using \helpref{wxToolBar::AddTool}{wxtoolbaraddtool}

 and \helpref{wxToolBar::AddControl}{wxtoolbaraddcontrol}: see
 MyApp::InitToolbar in the sample.
 \item Using {\tt EVT\_UPDATE\_UI} handler for automatically enabling/disabling
 toolbar buttons without having to explicitly call EnableTool. This is done
 in MyFrame::OnUpdateCopyAndCut.
 and \helpref{wxToolBar::AddControl}{wxtoolbaraddcontrol}: see
 MyApp::InitToolbar in the sample.
 \item Using {\tt EVT\_UPDATE\_UI} handler for automatically enabling/disabling
 toolbar buttons without having to explicitly call EnableTool. This is done
 in MyFrame::OnUpdateCopyAndCut.

-\item Using \helpref{wxToolBar::DeleteTool}{wxtoolbardeletetool} and 
+\item Using \helpref{wxToolBar::DeleteTool}{wxtoolbardeletetool} and

 \helpref{wxToolBar::InsertTool}{wxtoolbarinserttool} to dynamically update the
 toolbar.
 \end{itemize}
 
 Some buttons in the main toolbar are check buttons, i.e. they stay checked when
 \helpref{wxToolBar::InsertTool}{wxtoolbarinserttool} to dynamically update the
 toolbar.
 \end{itemize}
 
 Some buttons in the main toolbar are check buttons, i.e. they stay checked when

-pressed. On the platforms which support it, the sample also add a combobox
+pressed. On the platforms which support it, the sample also adds a combobox

 to the toolbar showing how you can use arbitrary controls and not only buttons
 in it.
 
 If you toggle another toolbar in the sample (using {\tt Ctrl-A}) you will also
 see the radio toolbar buttons in action: the first three buttons form a radio
 to the toolbar showing how you can use arbitrary controls and not only buttons
 in it.
 
 If you toggle another toolbar in the sample (using {\tt Ctrl-A}) you will also
 see the radio toolbar buttons in action: the first three buttons form a radio

-group, that is checking any of them automatically unchecks the previously
+group, i.e. checking any of them automatically unchecks the previously

 checked one.
 
 
 \subsection{Treectrl sample}\label{sampletreectrl}
 
 checked one.
 
 
 \subsection{Treectrl sample}\label{sampletreectrl}
 

-This sample demonstrates using \helpref{wxTreeCtrl}{wxtreectrl} class. Here
+This sample demonstrates using the \helpref{wxTreeCtrl}{wxtreectrl} class. Here

 you may see how to process various notification messages sent by this control
 and also when they occur (by looking at the messages in the text control in
 the bottom part of the frame).
 you may see how to process various notification messages sent by this control
 and also when they occur (by looking at the messages in the text control in
 the bottom part of the frame).


@@ -537,9 +539,18 @@ sorting (in default alphabetical order as well as in custom one) is
 demonstrated here as well - try the corresponding menu entries.
 
 
 demonstrated here as well - try the corresponding menu entries.
 
 

+\subsection{Widgets sample}\label{samplewidgets}
+
+The widgets sample is the main presentation program for most simple and advanced
+native controls and complex generic widgets provided by wxWidgets.
+The sample tests their basic functionality, events, placement, modification
+in terms of colour and font as well as the possibility to change
+the controls programmatically, such as adding an item to a list box etc.
+All widgets are categorized for easy browsing.
+

 \subsection{Wizard sample}\label{samplewizard}
 
 \subsection{Wizard sample}\label{samplewizard}
 

-This sample shows so-called wizard dialog (implemented using 
+This sample shows the so-called wizard dialog (implemented using

 \helpref{wxWizard}{wxwizard} and related classes). It shows almost all
 features supported:
 
 \helpref{wxWizard}{wxwizard} and related classes). It shows almost all
 features supported:
 


@@ -547,17 +558,17 @@ features supported:
 \item Using bitmaps with the wizard and changing them depending on the page
 shown (notice that wxValidationPage in the sample has a different image from
 the other ones)
 \item Using bitmaps with the wizard and changing them depending on the page
 shown (notice that wxValidationPage in the sample has a different image from
 the other ones)

-\item Using \helpref{TransferDataFromWindow}{wxwindowtransferdatafromwindow} 
+\item Using \helpref{TransferDataFromWindow}{wxwindowtransferdatafromwindow}

 to verify that the data entered is correct before passing to the next page
 (done in wxValidationPage which forces the user to check a checkbox before
 continuing).
 \item Using more elaborated techniques to allow returning to the previous
 page, but not continuing to the next one or vice versa (in wxRadioboxPage)
 to verify that the data entered is correct before passing to the next page
 (done in wxValidationPage which forces the user to check a checkbox before
 continuing).
 \item Using more elaborated techniques to allow returning to the previous
 page, but not continuing to the next one or vice versa (in wxRadioboxPage)

-\item This (wxRadioboxPage) page also shows how the page may process {\tt
+\item This (wxRadioboxPage) page also shows how the page may process the {\tt

 Cancel} button itself instead of relying on the wizard parent to do it.
 \item Normally, the order of the pages in the wizard is known at compile-time,
 but sometimes it depends on the user choices: wxCheckboxPage shows how to
 Cancel} button itself instead of relying on the wizard parent to do it.
 \item Normally, the order of the pages in the wizard is known at compile-time,
 but sometimes it depends on the user choices: wxCheckboxPage shows how to

-dynamically decide which page to display next (see also 
+dynamically decide which page to display next (see also

 \helpref{wxWizardPage}{wxwizardpage})
 \end{itemize}
 
 \helpref{wxWizardPage}{wxwizardpage})
 \end{itemize}