Oh, OK. Thanks very much. :) On 4/22/14, Stephen Clower <[email protected]> wrote: > Kevin, > > You can, but if your intent is to distribute libraries, you're going to > have much better results using Visual C++. > > Steve > > > On 4/22/2014 4:16 PM, Kevin Morales wrote: >> Thanks a lot for the suggestions! If I decided to install GCC, how >> would I update it? Can I write a batch file to use the compiler >> instead of typing the commands on the command line? The good news is >> that I don't intend to program user interfaces, but I would like to >> build libraries to share. >> >> On 4/22/14, LB <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi Kevin, >>> >>> Steve is right, using an earlier version is best for now, like many >>> other scripting languages, you have to use the most stable and proven. >>> For >>> the MSVcrt stuff keeps changing because Microsoft wants to force you to >>> use >>> there latest, in other words, pay more money. >>> >>> I found the 2010 version is OK to use, but like Steve said, I ended >>> up >>> using the command line of C++ to write all my course homework and my >>> instructor was using a Mack and the only thing that was a problem was >>> saving >>> the text version of the uncompiled in ANSI, text format for his computer >>> did >>> not like Unicode format...which studio did not care, converted it >>> automatically. >>> >>> But 2008 is the most stable for using the C++ controls and 2010 is >>> also >>> OK to a certain point, just make sure you have all versions of the >>> MSVCRT >>> versions to be able to use standard controls in the version you are >>> using; >>> most cross over compiled formats use the earlier versions... >>> >>> Do you know how to get the command line up and running? There is a >>> little trick in that, moving one file to the location of usage or >>> compiling >>> of your programs. >>> >>> Bruce >>> >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 7:35 AM >>> Subject: Re: Question On C++ Compiling. >>> >>> >>> Kevin, >>> >>> In terms of accessibility, I've found VS 2008 to be the best since it >>> was >>> the last version to use standard Win32 controls. The newer versions are >>> usable for the most part, but certain elements like the form designer >>> are >>> cumbersome. >>> >>> Depending on your end goal, you might also consider invoking the >>> compiler >>> system through the command line. The native compilers and MSBUILD >>> systems >>> are all available in the console, though admittedly it can be tricky to >>> get >>> them to work as seemlessly as you would find in the VS IDE. >>> >>> If you're looking for alternative compilers, GCC works from the console, >>> and >>> IDEs like Code Blocks work reasonably well. We have not tested other >>> compilers to see if they work with COM, so you're likely on your own if >>> this >>> is what you're after. >>> >>> HTH, >>> Steve >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Stephen Clower >>> Product Support Specialist & App Development >>> GW Micro, Inc. >>> 725 Airport North Office Park >>> Fort Wayne, IN 46825 >>> (260) 489-3671 >>> www.gwmicro.com >>> >>> >>>> On Apr 22, 2014, at 5:05 AM, Kevin Morales <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello Everyone, >>>> >>>> Does anybody know of an accessible to program in C++ 11 besides Visual >>>> Studio. >>>> If so, do you mind sharing a few tips as to how to go about installing >>>> such tools. >>>> Thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Jesus Kevin Morales >>> >>> --- >>> This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus >>> protection is active. >>> http://www.avast.com >>> >>> >> > > -- > Stephen Clower > Product support specialist & App Development > GW Micro, Inc. * 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 > 260-489-3671 * gwmicro.com > >
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