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Zero Blitzt
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Posted: 7th Sep 2004 11:51
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Being the C++ n00b that I am, I need some more DLL-authoring resources. Post anything you have, please. I will post my stuffs after I wake up.


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OSX Using Happy Dude
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Posted: 7th Sep 2004 17:17
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Visual C (either V6 or .Net) is the main program to use really - anything can be be long winded.


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Dave J
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Posted: 7th Sep 2004 18:17
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The 'Third Party DLL Technical Document' that comes with DBP is the easiest way to get started writing Plugins for DBP and covers most of the basics fairly well. Then you can look at things like IanM's Plugin Framework and when you're feeling fairly confident, finally take a look at IanM's Interface Library. There's a lot of cool things that can be done.


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IanM
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Posted: 7th Sep 2004 21:20
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In addition, my utility plug-in comes with source code too so that you can see how easily a usable plug-in can be built.

*** Coming soon - Network Plug-in - Check my site for info ***
For free Plug-ins, source and the Interface library for Visual C++ 6, .NET and now for Dev-C++ http://www.matrix1.demon.co.uk
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BiggAdd
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 00:56
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where do you get Visual C++ from? is it free? or does it have to be bought?
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OSX Using Happy Dude
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 02:23
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Quote: "where do you get Visual C++ from?"

Any good computer shop sells it.

Quote: "is it free? or does it have to be bought?"

I think the compiler part you can get free - the IDE and other bits need to be paid for.


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the_winch
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 02:25 Edited at: 8th Sep 2004 03:33
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You can use dev-c++ which is free.
I have a simple message box dll with dev-c++ source here.


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Surreal Studio IanG
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 02:42
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the commnd line version of visual studio just contains the bare basics no extras are included - like the mfc lib


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BiggAdd
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 02:57
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Cool..... How much does Visual C++ Cost? And how hard is it to use?
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Surreal Studio IanG
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 02:59
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easy to use - costs alot, its made by microsoft


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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 03:24
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Actually i heard you get Visual C++ with XP proffesional... correct me if i'm wrong.............
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 03:36
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Consider yourself corrected

You can get hold of beta copies of the next MS C++ compiler from their site, but I don't know how well they will work with DBPro.

If you decide to use Dev-C++, then make sure to grab a copy of my Interface library - that's pretty much the easiest way to get hold of the the Core pointer that's needed for memory allocation (and a few other things)

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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 04:33
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To add to that, creating and debugging DLLs is pretty straight forward now with Dev-C++. My CSM plugin uses IanM's interface library and Dev-C++. All free resources.

Paul.


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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 05:13
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I'm Getting C++! Hope i can Learn it
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Zero Blitzt
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 05:55
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C++ is free

Well, uhh... All I know about DarkBasic DLL-creating is that you need to write __declspec( dllexport ) before all your functions. This topic is a good resource though, I think it's high time I downloaded your DLL-shell source, IanM.


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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 06:19
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Please bear in mind that the Framework was written for VC++ - it won't work with Dev-C++.

After you've looked through the framework, I also suggest that you then go on and download the interface library. It doesn't just allow access to DBPro commands - I've added some helpful functions too, such as the CreateString/DeleteString functions and checklists.

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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 06:58
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Yay! Dev-C++ compiled something for once.
Many warnings but no errors.

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BiggAdd
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i wish it were possible to make dll's in dark basic........ i know lets make a dll for that! ........ Its never ending....... If we could make them in DBpro.... we'd all be as happy as larry
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I'm part way through a tutorial on writing TPCs nad interfacing with DBPro (thanks to IanM's great lib).

Get 15 new commands, all the date / time commands left out of DBPro for free!
DOWNLOAD PLUGINS HERE: http://www.davidtattersall.me.uk/ and select "DarkBasic"
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Zero Blitzt
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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 11:30
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BiggAdd, if we made DLLs in DarkBasic pro, it would defeat the purpose

C++ DLLs allow us to have features in DarkBasic that we wouldnt be able to use otherwise.


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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 18:57 Edited at: 8th Sep 2004 18:58
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Quote: "writing TPCs nad interfacing with DBPro"


David, that sounds a bit dirty


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Posted: 8th Sep 2004 23:54
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Grr I hate those typos My hand seem uncapable to type "and" without anticipating the "n".

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just a small thing i'm going to point out - the ms express c++ betas are only allowed for testing, you cannot make anything in them for comercial products (or any other roducts, freeware, donateware etc) - read the license, it says that you cannot use the betas for programming anything you want to release to the world


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