DLL

[MarkLaz]

Hello all,

Simple question for you I guess. I have a header file, a dll and a library file (all supplied by a third party) that I want to include and use in my code. How do I do it? I'm new to it (can you tell?) so a dummies guide would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Mark

 

[xwb]

In the code, #include the header
In the link, add the lib
Make sure the directory containing the DLL is in your PATH.

 

[MarkLaz]

Does the header need to be anywhere in particulare on the system?

 

[xwb]

As long as your code can get to it. You can always add it to the header search path.

VS6 Right Click on SourceFiles
Settings...
C++
Preprocessor

Add the include directory path to "additional include directories"

VS.net and VS.net2003 Same as VS6 but select Properties... instead of Settings...

 

[MarkLaz]

Thanks for the help! I have it working now. It might just be me but I couldn't find such a succint explanation on the web. Prior knowledge is always assumed in this world!

Thanks again...

Mark