How do I link a static lib when writing my own library?
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Hi.. I''m trying to write a static library that makes use of OpenGL, and I''m unsure of whether I need to link to opengl32.lib or not. I''ve included gl.h in one of the headers. I''m using MSVC++ 6, and in Project/Settings there isn''t a Link tab.
So I guess the question is do I, or can I, link a static .lib like opengl32.lib for instance when creating my own static library? This way when I''m using my library I can just add mylib.lib to a project without having to add opengl32.lib as well. I already know about using a pragma comment, is that the only way to do this?
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quote:Original post by dviator
So I guess the question is do I, or can I, link a static .lib like opengl32.lib for instance when creating my own static library?
You can. Whether you should is up to you.
quote:I already know about using a pragma comment, is that the only way to do this?
You can add the names of libraries to link in Project Settings MSVC).
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Thanks to Kylotan for the idea!
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quote:You can add the names of libraries to link in Project Settings MSVC).
If you create a new Win32 Static Library project in MSVC, there is no Link tab under Project/Settings. Any ideas?
quote:Original post by dviator
If you create a new Win32 Static Library project in MSVC, there is no Link tab under Project/Settings. Any ideas?
In that case, #pragma is your only option.
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Thanks to Kylotan for the idea!
#pragma is not necessary (tho, it will work). under your project settings, there is a "library" tab. you can add linker settings there. the preferred method tho, would be to add the ".lib" file to your project files under the project workspace.
right-click on the project and select "add files to project" from the pop-up menu. select "Library Files (.lib)" for the "Files of type" and then locate and add your library file. done deal.
NOTE: "OpenGL32.lib" is NOT a static library file in the sense that your talking about. it''s actually a link to the "OpenGL32.dll" file, but does not contain object information (i.e. data and instructions). a static library (better named "archive") does.
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right-click on the project and select "add files to project" from the pop-up menu. select "Library Files (.lib)" for the "Files of type" and then locate and add your library file. done deal.
NOTE: "OpenGL32.lib" is NOT a static library file in the sense that your talking about. it''s actually a link to the "OpenGL32.dll" file, but does not contain object information (i.e. data and instructions). a static library (better named "archive") does.
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Doh. Forgot about just simply adding the file to the project. Thanks for the help guys.
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