c graphics problem ( pls help )

when i try to compile the below code in borland c++ 5.5 , it show "graphics.h" can't be included . but when i try to compile the same code in turbo c++ 3.5 ( dos ) it does't show any error and runs quite well.

I had copy paste the graphics.h and graphics.lib files into borland c++'s respective directories. Still there is errors.

My question is how to run graphics programs in borland c++ or any windows based compiler ( not in dos )?

please help me .
thank you.

Code:

#include <graphics.h>

main ()
{
       int gd=DETECT,gm;
       
      initgraph(&gd,&gm,"c:\\tc\\bgi"); // remember there is no    bgi files in borland c++ 5.5
      
      setcolor ( RED);
      line ( 25,25,100,25);
      
      closegraph();
      restorecrtmode();
}

If you want to use DOS, use DOS. Otherwise, find a Windows-compatible graphics library. The Windows API supports graphics directly, but the folks in the Windows forum can direct you more accurately based on your needs.

>I had copy paste the graphics.h and graphics.lib files into borland c++'s respective directories.
I would be very surprised if this worked, but at least you tried copying the .lib too. Most people just copy the header and expect some kind of magic. In reality, libraries are usually written for a specific compiler, and moving them to another compiler (even a newer version) is often doomed to failure.

thanks preluse,

can you suggest any Windows-compatible graphics library or any windows forum where i should look for .

thanks again.

>or any windows forum where i should look for
Click the back button twice on your browser and you'll see that our board has a Windows forum. Or for the navigation impaired, just go here.

graphics programming in windows - pls help