It's actually quite easy. You need to write a batch file and overwrite your cl.exe with it. You can then get as clever as you like, but don't forget to put it back again when you wanna write for pc again. I think theres also somewhere to specify an external compiler and linker.
Another (better) solution is to write a devstudio plug-in that cross-munges the various switches and options so you can properly control your source generation using DevStudios interface. SN systems did a pretty good job of this to make the pc devstudio compile for the PS2 console ffs, so Unix and Mac would be childsplay! I'm a fan of CW personally, and it has a lot very neat features that make DevStudio look like a dinosaur. *But*, the editor gets a "D-" imo, mainly due to its lack of pc-ness. It doesn't have Brief emulation, the syntax colouring and keyboard configuration isn't exhaustive enough and no docking source windows is inexcuseable. A fair attempt has been made at the latter using MDI but then I can't spread all my non source windows onto my second monitor. Nor can I keep a fixed size pane of source on my primary if it isn't docked. (Look at GetWindowLong()) Fix these issues (mainly the editor stuff) and I'd even consider CW over DevStudio for PC work. At the moment its soooo obviously still a Mac port. A much better solution to the poor editor is to not use DevStudio at all, but grab a copy of visual slick-edit. It's pretty damn good and has full syntax colouring options, FULL brief emulation (like DevStudio but with working splitter panes) which means it works how you want it to - total configurability. Regards, Paul Johnson Applewood House www.applewoodhouse.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Stringer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Palm Developer Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:24 PM Subject: RE: Newbie Question - Using Visual Studio?? > > >Subject: Newbie Question - Using Visual Studio?? > >From: "Phantom*Breeze" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >I'm interested in developing applications for the Palm. I have played with > >developing java applications (my predominant language) but found the > >facilities not powerful enough so want to develop in C/C++. > > > >My main question is how do I compile a program into a PRC in Visual Studio? > >Is this possible? > > No, and you can't use it to program Apples or Unix either > > Buy a copy of CodeWarrior. > > > Roger Stringer > Marietta Systems, Inc. (www.mariettasystems.com) > > > -- > For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/ > -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
