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Dark GDK / linker error "cannot find file"

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xix psycho xix
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Posted: 27th Jan 2009 03:01
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I am having a problem linking with the GDK for some reason. I keep getting the message:

linker error: cannot open file atls.lib.

I recently installed the November 2008 update. Was that a bad idea?
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Lilith
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Posted: 27th Jan 2009 03:50
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Which compiler version are you using? Doing a Google on "atls.lib" indicates that it doesn't ship with all versions of VS. But the jibber-jabber is a bit confusing so I don't know what works with what where or what function that library supports.

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xix psycho xix
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Im not quite sure of the compiler version, whatever came with visual studio 2008... i never had a problem with this until i installed the update. since then i cant compile even the simplest program, even though my other pc compiles fine w/out the update and is configured the exact same way.
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xix psycho xix
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I googled it, and from what i see that library is only used if you want to use ATL in your programs, which i dont. for some reason only the code using the gdk is affected by this; other programs are compiling without complaint
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Posted: 28th Jan 2009 05:47 Edited at: 28th Jan 2009 05:48
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The wizard shouldn't be setting up as part of the project. The only time I've seen the query about ATL is when I'm starting a project from scratch. And I never select the option.

Have you looked at the project dependencies to see if the library is listed? If so, can it be deleted without incident?

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xix psycho xix
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actually i just created a new project and that worked. it compiles now. thanks!
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