Building with libraries

[Opel_Corsa]

It is a very basic question, but I don't know how to compile a .cpp that comes with 3rd party libraries. I have downloaded an API which includes a sample .cc file, some header files and some libraries. The required .h file is included in the .cc sample, and the sample compiles fine. But it won't build because I don't know how to build it with the provided libraries.

I am more interested in achieving this simple task in the IDE, but even the command prompt syntax would be helpful.

Thanks for helping.

[manutd]

You link the libraries in. Look at the sample's makefile.

[Opel_Corsa]

It has a jamfile instead of makefile, and I don;t want to install Jam Builder on my comp... Is there a way to do it in VC++ IDE?

[Mario F.]

You have to downalod and install the libraries needed if the source code doesn't come with them (which usually doesn't). If it does, there's usually instructions in the folder where the library source files reside that tell you how to install it. Some "readme" or "install" text file usually in the main folder of the sources also may indicate all the installation procedures.

If you still get stomped... you need to give more details... perhaps what have you downloaded exactly.

[Opel_Corsa]

Got it working from VC++ command prompt; couldn't do it from the IDE. thanks anyways.

[vart]

Got it working from VC++ command prompt; couldn't do it from the IDE. thanks anyways.

Project/Settings/Link/Object/Library modules
add the names of the lib-files separated by spaces