Kevin,
You can, but if your intent is to distribute libraries, you're going to
have much better results using Visual C++.
Steve
On 4/22/2014 4:16 PM, Kevin Morales wrote:
Thanks a lot for the suggestions! If I decided to install GCC, how
would I update it? Can I write a batch file to use the compiler
instead of typing the commands on the command line? The good news is
that I don't intend to program user interfaces, but I would like to
build libraries to share.
On 4/22/14, LB <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Kevin,
Steve is right, using an earlier version is best for now, like many
other scripting languages, you have to use the most stable and proven. For
the MSVcrt stuff keeps changing because Microsoft wants to force you to use
there latest, in other words, pay more money.
I found the 2010 version is OK to use, but like Steve said, I ended up
using the command line of C++ to write all my course homework and my
instructor was using a Mack and the only thing that was a problem was saving
the text version of the uncompiled in ANSI, text format for his computer did
not like Unicode format...which studio did not care, converted it
automatically.
But 2008 is the most stable for using the C++ controls and 2010 is also
OK to a certain point, just make sure you have all versions of the MSVCRT
versions to be able to use standard controls in the version you are using;
most cross over compiled formats use the earlier versions...
Do you know how to get the command line up and running? There is a
little trick in that, moving one file to the location of usage or compiling
of your programs.
Bruce
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 7:35 AM
Subject: Re: Question On C++ Compiling.
Kevin,
In terms of accessibility, I've found VS 2008 to be the best since it was
the last version to use standard Win32 controls. The newer versions are
usable for the most part, but certain elements like the form designer are
cumbersome.
Depending on your end goal, you might also consider invoking the compiler
system through the command line. The native compilers and MSBUILD systems
are all available in the console, though admittedly it can be tricky to get
them to work as seemlessly as you would find in the VS IDE.
If you're looking for alternative compilers, GCC works from the console, and
IDEs like Code Blocks work reasonably well. We have not tested other
compilers to see if they work with COM, so you're likely on your own if this
is what you're after.
HTH,
Steve
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On Apr 22, 2014, at 5:05 AM, Kevin Morales <[email protected]>
wrote:
Hello Everyone,
Does anybody know of an accessible to program in C++ 11 besides Visual
Studio.
If so, do you mind sharing a few tips as to how to go about installing
such tools.
Thanks in advance.
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