How can i make static library ?

How can i make static library ?

i make simple dll

simple.h

Code:

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//---------------------------------------
#define EXPORT __declspec (dllexport)

EXPORT int CALLBACK simplefunc(int) ;
//---------------------------------------

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simple.cpp

Code:

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//---------------------------------------
#include  <windows.h>
#include "Simple.h"

EXPORT int CALLBACK simplefunc(int t)
{
    int  x ;
        x=2*t;
        return x;
   
}
//---------------------------------------

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after compile and link i have two file
simple.dll , simple.lib

for using this function i insert simple.h in new project and import simple.lib in project.
and i know for using this function i have many ways.


ok let go to solve my real problem

now I want make an static library from this simple DLL ?

I search on petzold book , msdn, Windows 2000 programing from the ground up by schildt
and in W32 programing by Brent E.Rector . and nothing found .

I want to know all information and roles about static library .


Thanks for your helps

project->properties->configuration->general->configuration type->Static Library (.lib)

Only in a static library you don't explicitly export anything.