C compiler for a new user !!

[bbqbob]

Hello Coneheads !

I am an engineer and write my own programs in Fortran. The only problem is that it is not windows native hence all my programs are on a nasty black screen with the archetypal press number 1 to do this, number2 to do that etc. So, I want to turn these programs into nice point and click windows ones. I tried visual C++ but it is a bit painful. So am now thinking about old-fashioned C. I downloaded the free Win32-lcc compiler but don't reckon much to it. So if anyone can suggest a good (simple) compiler I would be grateful. Please note I'm only interested in turning my simple fortran programs in to point-and-click ones, put dialogue boxes in, tick boxes, icons etc.

Any suggestions ? Over to you coneheads !

David

 

[palbano]

>> I tried visual C++ but it is a bit painful.

David, don’t take this the wrong way but, you’r out of your freakin mind LOL

Seriously your post is somewhat contradictory. Visual C++ is arguably the simplest C++ environment for generate Windows GUI applications.

The reason your having trouble using these different compilers is simply because Windows GUI application development in C/C++ is not simple for someone that has zero background in it.

Perhaps you want to try Visual Basic or Delphi.

-pete

 

[LastCyborg]

I suggest Borland C++Builder, because you have a RAD (Rapid Application Development)like Delphi and also you compile the programs in a C++ compiler obviously.

The best options are Delphi and C++Builder, and depends which language you preffer
Delphi (Object Pascal)
C++Builder (C++)

---LastCyborg---

 

[butthead]

Visual C++ had to much of the windows message call stuff
in the help files. I could probably make some sense of them now but at the time it was too confusing. I agree that Visuall C++ is a pain. And I will never get over the
1 meg executable file just to display "Hello World". I'm
sure there are various options to call when compiling but
I cannot for the life of me understand why you would even think about using the defaults, If thats what I was doing.

It brings a new meaning to the term "code bloat".

do the builder thing and dont look back.

tomcruz.net

 

[MFDCN220]

use VB ..... No brains needed but yields great results

 

[piziwolf]

C++ Builder is better for you, perhaps.


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