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I have a program that interfaces with some hardware that was originally written in Microsoft C V5.1 and running under DOS 3.2. We now have new hardware that the same program will interface and have entirly new libraries for that. We would like to update it to Visual C++ 6.0. I have the original source on disk but not very much documentation or compilier. Can anyone suggest a plan of action on how to do this?
Thanks
Shane
Let's see, you have
- a new operating system, one which no longer allows direct access to the hardware
- a new compiler, which cannot create programs for your old OS, even if you wanted to use your old OS
- new hardware
- new libraries for accessing your new hardware, which are only compatible with your new compiler.
- no design / implementation comments for your existing code.
Sounds to me like the existing code is well past it's "compile-by" date.
You might be able to figure out what the code does, and somehow twist it into shape to fit the new envionment, but it will be a sub-optimal mess when you've finished.
I'm going with complete re-write from scratch.
Not only will you have a much better platform for further developments, but it will be a better match for you current (and near future) execution environments. It should also be more predictable as to how long it will take to complete.
I couldn't agree more. ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Salem
I'm going with complete re-write from scratch.
Not only will you have a much better platform for further developments, but it will be a better match for you current (and near future) execution environments. It should also be more predictable as to how long it will take to complete.
Thanks for your input guys.
Another quick question. Is there a program that will parse through the code and construct some type of flow chart so that it would be easier to get a visual understanding on how exactly the code works?
this my friend is the dream of everyone.
One of many is http://sourcenav.sourceforge.net/