How do I move libraries??? 1

[82TA]

Hey guys,

I could REALLY REALLY use some help. I'm working on a project with a couple of other people. I'm pretty inexperienced with C++ and they've graciously allowed me to work on the project with them to learn. My inexperience is with the environment, not programming (I've been doing Mumps and Delphi for about 8 years).


The first task they've given me is to MOVE several libraries from ONE folder, to another. I figured it would be far too easy than simply cuting and pasting them into the new folder, and I was right.... it didn't compile.

So, I basically have 2 folders. All of the ".h" files are in a sub folder of one of the folders along with another sub folder which contains then ".cpp" files.


All of those files are located in 1 directory, and need to be moved to the second directory.

WHAT is the best way to do this? Where are the paths being set for these include and code files? If I do move them, how do I tell the compiler where their new location is?

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

I'm using Visual Studio 2005.


Thanks guys... I really hope to hear from one of you guys soon.


Thanks!!!

Todd

 

[cpjust]

When you open the project in Visual Studio, click on the File View to show you all the .h & .cpp files. Right-click on each file and click Properties, then change the path to the new location. You'll have to do the same thing for each file.

 

[82TA]

Hi, thanks cpjust,

Do you happen to know what option it is? I saw what looked like directories, but they were all just environment variables. I didn't actually see anything that said like...

program\path1\etc...


Do you know which one specifically?

thank you VERY much for the response.

 

[cpjust]

Oh crap... I'm used to using VC++ 6.0 which allowed me to change it there. I have 2003 at work and I see what you mean about the Properties dialog. I can't see the path either, so the only thing I can think of is deleting the files from the File View and then add them back using their new directories.

You've gotta love Microsoft -- add a billion new features and remove the one that's really important.