# DM_SHOWITEM

The DM_SHOWITEM message is sent to the dialog manager to show or hide a dialog item.

### Param1

The ID of the dialog item to be shown or hidden.

### Param2

One of the following values:

- -1 - get the state of the item
- 0 - hide the item
- 1 - show the item

### Return

Previous state of the dialog item

### Controls

Control | Description
--- | ---
All | All dialog items

### Remarks

1. Dialog item is force redrawn if it is visible and Param2=1.
2. Dialog item is not redrawn if Param2=-1.

### Example

See also:
DM_SHOWDIALOG
DialogEx