Re: how to create "client area" widget?

[Olexiy Avramchenko <olexiy irtech cn ua>]

Ivan Popivanov wrote:

> I guess this question has been asked many times here:-), but I was 
> unable to find anything in the archives. So, what's the way to create 
> say a DrawingArea widget that covers the client area of the main 
> window, and have the DrawingArea resize automatically? 

The way is to create GtkDrawingArea widget and simply pack it inside 
GtkWindow container via gtk_container_add. The window will auto resize 
area when needed.

> What will happen if there are toolbars, menus etc? Does GTK 
> automatically adjust the size and the position of the client area 
> window, or the application has to take care for that?

GTK will do it for you in almost all cases. Please read:
http://www.gtk.org/tutorial/ch-packingwidgets.html

   Olexiy