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This method is implemented to perform any initialization before the software-based input panel window is displayed.

Syntax 

HRESULT Showing(void);

Return Value

Return S_OK to indicate success. Return the appropriate HRESULTvalue to indicate failure.

Remarks

This method is called by the software-based input panel when the user toggles the visible status of the software-based input panel on. Programmatically, this occurs when the SIPF_ON flag is toggled in the SIPINFOstructure. Use this method to initialize any parameters, structures, and functions that relate to displaying the IM. The IM can also use any data that was stored with a previous call to IInputMethod2::Hidingto initialize the window. After this method is complete and the software-based input panel window is shown, the window and its children, such as those created by the IM, receive WM_PAINTmessages.

Requirements

Header sip.h
Library uuid.lib
Windows Embedded CE Windows CE 2.12 and later
Windows Mobile Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later

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