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smartypants
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Posted: 9th Jul 2004 11:24
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I know dlls can be used to make programs easyer to handle (I think).
But how do i make/use one? And any tips on makeing one would be nice to...

can any one help plz?

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Posted: 10th Jul 2004 14:26
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To make a DLL, traditionally you need to know how to use Dev-C++ or VC++.

And you need to know how to make DLL's in these languages also.

I would say that unless you have these skills, then it's best left to others for the mean-while.

But, don't be too scared, C isn't that hard, just takes a little bit to get used to it.

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Posted: 10th Jul 2004 22:35
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i do believe you can make them with visual basic as well, though i dont know if you could make them for db using vb.

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Posted: 10th Jul 2004 22:42
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DLLs can be used to add advanced features to your programs, and usually faster than native DB could do. Like Jess said, you'd have to go for C/C++ to write them. VB DLLs dont work in DBC as far as I know, unfortunately.

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Yeah, it's possible to make DLL's in plenty of languages, some aren't even heard of.

But, DBC only recognises Dev-C++ or VC++ DLL's unfortunatly.

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Posted: 11th Jul 2004 03:59 Edited at: 11th Jul 2004 04:00
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Quote: "But, DBC only recognises Dev-C++ or VC++ DLL's unfortunatly."

And Delphi, FreePascal, PowerBasic and Purebasic DLLs


Basically there are two different kinds of DLLs:
1) standard DLL (the ones that you can use with DBC)
2) ActiveX/COM DLLs (the only form of DLLs that VB can produce, but DBC cannot use)

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Posted: 11th Jul 2004 13:04
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Yeah?

Well, that's nice to know. I thought it was only those two that it could take.
I'll be sure to remember that for next time this is asked.

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CR and Exeat made a DBP C++ dll wrapper for a VB dll. Has anyone tried to see if that trick works in DBC as well?

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Posted: 11th Jul 2004 21:21 Edited at: 11th Jul 2004 21:38
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Quote: "Well, that's nice to know. I thought it was only those two that it could take.
I'll be sure to remember that for next time this is asked.

Thanks empty "

You're welcome.
Altough I forgot to mention that there are .NET DLLs as well.



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CR and Exeat made a DBP C++ dll wrapper for a VB dll. Has anyone tried to see if that trick works in DBC as well?"

AFAIK the provided VB DLL (or actually .NET) doesn't work with DBC. However, the method used (a C++ wrapper) should work with DBC too. Provided you have a bit C++ knowledge.

I made a universal loader for DBC/pro that doesn't need any additional tools. I posted a working demo on the WIP boards a few months ago. I still haven't found the time to complete it, though, as currently it's a bit tedious to use.




EDIT:
Here's the link to the LLRGT board for details and download of my universal VB / .NET DLL loader:
http://www.dannywartnaby.co.uk/rgt/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=2664

And here's the link to Exeat's VB DLL C++ wrapper
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=26828&b=1

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