Thread: "Undefined reference to ..."

  1. 10-28-2010 #1
    bijan311
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    "Undefined reference to ..."

    When I try to compile my program, during the linking process, it gives me this error.

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    undefined reference to `CreateCompatibleDC@4'
    It does the same thing with other windows functions too. What is causing this?

    Thanks in advance.
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    bithub
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    You need to link to Gdi32.lib
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    Thanks, it worked!
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