Thread: How to apply Regex in C++?

You need to create the boost regex libraries from source.
I tried just this morning to create them for VS12 (aka Visual Studio 2013). FAILED
boost 1.54 does not recognize the 2013 compiler. I understand there are patches but .....
I tried with the boost 1.55 beta and while it built the regex library it appears it used /MD and I use /MT for everything.


If you are using VS12 the C++11 regex is available.


I did manage to create 32 bit pcre static libraries for use with VS12 a few days ago but it was no picnic.
They are attached but note they are built with /MT
I do not use the VS12 ide so it's up to you to find out how to incorporate the libraries.


James

Hello James,

Thanks for the help. I'm not able yet to make working the pcre with VS. I'll continue trying.

But how do you create the pcre library?
What is the difference between this VS12pcre and the other pcre of MinGW distro?

Thanks again

I am still a c++ novice but I'll pass along what I know (may not be correct


Form the sounds of your posts the creation of the static pcre3 library for VS12 may be a little too advanced for you.
Because the pcre3 library was created for the nix OS's you have to jump through hoops to make a windows version (or I did any way )
It is describe in the pcre3 source download.


All static libraries have to be compiled by the same compiler that will use them. Even different versions of the same compiler.


James

Hello c99tutorial,

Thanks for link shared and suggestion. I'll try to search a pcre for visual studio.

Regards

c99tutorial,
I believe(?) that link is for the static link libraries .a to the dll. The files I supplied are actual VS12 c++ static libraries (no dll). You cannot use object modules compiled with MinGw g++ with an application created with VS12 c++ as far as I know. All he needs is to supply the path to the libraries/includes in Visual Studio. I am not versed in Visual Studio operation. I just use the c++ compiler.

James