Heya, I'm fairly new to the technical side of C++ (Struggling in the tide of
code is enough for me at the moment) but I'm particularly interested in a
library I've found called "BigInteger." The link for it is here:
I downloaded the uppermost file in the Resources section and used 7-Zip twice
to obtain the files. Me being as inexperienced as I am regarding the
filetypes, I've little idea where to put the files or how to use them in
Dev-C++ (If it's possible at all!)
After some browsing of this forum, I'd attempted to add the library via
Project Options -> Parameters -> Add Library or Object, but I couldn't find
any .a or .lib files amongst the download, and can't find any info regarding
needing to do anything to the files.
As far as the Big Three is concerned, I'm using Dev-C++ 4.9.9.2 with Windows
Vista, and the example programs or compile logs aren't relevant.
Much appreciated!
~JaeDyWolf
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As far as the Big Three is concerned, I'm using Dev-C++ 4.9.9.2 with Windows
Vista, and the example programs or compile logs aren't relevant.
Unless you have Dev-C++ already working flawlessly on your Win-Vista system,
are you aware that version 4.9.9.2 is nearly 6 years old and generally has
many problems running on Vista and Win-7 ?
I use Dev-C++ on XP, the last know OS that Dev-C++ is known to run correctly
under. (with caveats)
If you do have Dev-C++ running correctly on your Vista system, please
enlighten us as to how you did it.
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Well, I've double-checked and 4.9.9.2 is certainly what it says it is! I've
also written a couple of programs that work (seemingly) fine, although I've
yet to start trying out creating classes.
If there are to be problems, are there any alternatives or any more recent
releases of Dev-C++?
Also, I don't think my problem appears to be with Dev-C++ itself... yet!
~JaeDyWolf
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I made an attempt with Code::Blocks but that was when I had TOTALLY started
attempting C++... so yeah it'll be a while before I get sick of Dev-C++ and
then start wandering the deserted plains of the non-confusing compiler world.
...But I digress. Please help with my library woes...!
~JaeDyWolf
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Hey JaeDyWolf,
Okay, assuming you have Dev-C++ working and that you have thoroughly tested it
with some sample C/C++ programs and it is working to your satisfaction, I will
proceed.
Go back to the link that you provided and download the ".zip" file.
That's the file for windows users.
The other is for Linux/Unix users.
Then using windows Wordpad, open and read the README file.
There are no .LIB files.
The documentation states that there are only C++ source file (.CC) and header
files (.HH).
You create your project folder and copy all those files into it.
You then add the C++ files into your project and
include the header files in your main program file.
Read the docs for further instructions.
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Oh, that is excellent! I understand a lot better now..! Here I was trying to
drag an drop files and generally making a massiv mess out of everything...
thank you for your help!
Now all i have to do is try to sort out the "multiple main function" error i'm
getting, but that's something I'm going to sort out tomorrow because I've been
awake for far too long already today.
Thank you again; very much appreciated!
~JaeDyWolf
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I looked at the C++ (.CC) files, there are two (sample.cc and testsuite.cc)
that contain their own main() functions.
Those appear to be self contained programs and a project should be created
around each of them.
Check out the docs and comments.
Any further questions you may have I would direct to the author or,
at the C/C++ programming forum: http://cboard.cprogramming.com/
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Heya, I'm fairly new to the technical side of C++ (Struggling in the tide of
code is enough for me at the moment) but I'm particularly interested in a
library I've found called "BigInteger." The link for it is here:
https://mattmccutchen.net/bigint/
I downloaded the uppermost file in the Resources section and used 7-Zip twice
to obtain the files. Me being as inexperienced as I am regarding the
filetypes, I've little idea where to put the files or how to use them in
Dev-C++ (If it's possible at all!)
After some browsing of this forum, I'd attempted to add the library via
Project Options -> Parameters -> Add Library or Object, but I couldn't find
any .a or .lib files amongst the download, and can't find any info regarding
needing to do anything to the files.
As far as the Big Three is concerned, I'm using Dev-C++ 4.9.9.2 with Windows
Vista, and the example programs or compile logs aren't relevant.
Much appreciated!
~JaeDyWolf
Unless you have Dev-C++ already working flawlessly on your Win-Vista system,
are you aware that version 4.9.9.2 is nearly 6 years old and generally has
many problems running on Vista and Win-7 ?
I use Dev-C++ on XP, the last know OS that Dev-C++ is known to run correctly
under.
(with caveats)
If you do have Dev-C++ running correctly on your Vista system, please
enlighten us as to how you did it.
Well, I've double-checked and 4.9.9.2 is certainly what it says it is! I've
also written a couple of programs that work (seemingly) fine, although I've
yet to start trying out creating classes.
If there are to be problems, are there any alternatives or any more recent
releases of Dev-C++?
Also, I don't think my problem appears to be with Dev-C++ itself... yet!
~JaeDyWolf
No, there are no newer releases of Dev-C++.
Colin LaPlace, the developer has abandoned thie project.
Most people looking for a free C++ compiler these days use either:
1) Visual Studio Express or
2) Code::Blocks with MingW.
I made an attempt with Code::Blocks but that was when I had TOTALLY started
attempting C++... so yeah it'll be a while before I get sick of Dev-C++ and
then start wandering the deserted plains of the non-confusing compiler world.
...But I digress. Please help with my library woes...!
~JaeDyWolf
Hey JaeDyWolf,
Okay, assuming you have Dev-C++ working and that you have thoroughly tested it
with some sample C/C++ programs and it is working to your satisfaction, I will
proceed.
Go back to the link that you provided and download the ".zip" file.
That's the file for windows users.
The other is for Linux/Unix users.
Then using windows Wordpad, open and read the README file.
There are no .LIB files.
The documentation states that there are only C++ source file (.CC) and header
files (.HH).
You create your project folder and copy all those files into it.
You then add the C++ files into your project and
include the header files in your main program file.
Read the docs for further instructions.
Oh, that is excellent! I understand a lot better now..! Here I was trying to
drag an drop files and generally making a massiv mess out of everything...
thank you for your help!
Now all i have to do is try to sort out the "multiple main function" error i'm
getting, but that's something I'm going to sort out tomorrow because I've been
awake for far too long already today.
Thank you again; very much appreciated!
~JaeDyWolf
I looked at the C++ (.CC) files, there are two (sample.cc and testsuite.cc)
that contain their own main() functions.
Those appear to be self contained programs and a project should be created
around each of them.
Check out the docs and comments.
Any further questions you may have I would direct to the author or,
at the C/C++ programming forum:
http://cboard.cprogramming.com/
Wow, I must thank you a hell of a lot...! That's completely solved the
problems and works great!
Much, much, MUCH appreciated! <3
~JaeDyWolf