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    lib files

    Does anyone know how to make *.lib files (if even possible)? I think you do it by making a DLL file, but I ain't sure.

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    they are sometimes produced with dlll files if you want one.
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    Take it you mean DLL.......and I kinda do, but I mainly wanna know how to make one incase I need to for some reason

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    what compiler/environment

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    BloodeShed Dev-C++ 4.01

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    hmmm I donno
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    well when you selecting a project type or setting the compile/link options there should be something to the effect of DLL or Dynamic Link Library thats what you want!

    as for impleentation... heres an ancient post that explains.

    http://www.cprogramming.com/cboard/s...ighlight=dll.h
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    Lightbulb Like this

    I use Dev-C++ 4.01. Click File->New Project and select DLL. Then, put in the information in the dialog box that comes up. When you put in your own code. Click Project->Project Options. Be sure that:

    Create A DLL

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    Thanks.....I'll try that.
    [EDIT]I got the *.dll file to compile after a little bit of getting it to work correctly, now comes the thing. I ain't got the *.lib file. I got the *.def. Or is the *.def file the *.lib file[/EDIT]
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    a .lib file is basically a .o file which is created before you get the .exe. there should be options to compile to a .o and not a .exe somewhere. when you compile this, you shouldnt have a main.

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    No, I got the *.def file only. I checked the Compile as DLL box, and it will compile, but there is no nothing. Unless I set up the thing wrong, I'll retry it.

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    good..

    Since you brought the subject up, i was always curious about making .lib files with a borland compiler. Anyone know?

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    I dunno if it's really possible. When I get home (i'm at school) I can give you a link to site about this

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    Lightbulb This is why

    Dev-C++ uses .a files instead of .lib, but they are the same.
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    Ok, thanks Syntax

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