Heya,
I have recently bought a data-aquisition module and want to access it through Dev-C++ but I am having troubles. I am told that a file, "DataqSdk.ocx" with its linker map file, "DataqSdk.map", have the relavent functions I need in order to communicate with my device. I have tried using #import "C://...//DataqSdk.ocx" but it comes up with many errors. I am at a loss and do not know where the go to from here.
I dont know if you can tell from my description, but I dont really know anything about com files... or if it is even possible to get Dev-C++ to use them. Please help.
Thanks.
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It is probably easier to find an answer to this question if you understand that Dev-C++ is not a compiler but an IDE. The compiler in MinGW/GCC. The MinGW FAQ http://www.mingw.org/wiki/FAQ answers "Is support provided for COM?" but it relates only to COM development, not usage of existing components.
I would say your chances are minimal. However you are far more likely to have luck with Microsoft VC++ and could try the free VC++ 2008 Express Edition.
Clifford
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Heya,
I have recently bought a data-aquisition module and want to access it through Dev-C++ but I am having troubles. I am told that a file, "DataqSdk.ocx" with its linker map file, "DataqSdk.map", have the relavent functions I need in order to communicate with my device. I have tried using #import "C://...//DataqSdk.ocx" but it comes up with many errors. I am at a loss and do not know where the go to from here.
I dont know if you can tell from my description, but I dont really know anything about com files... or if it is even possible to get Dev-C++ to use them. Please help.
Thanks.
It is probably easier to find an answer to this question if you understand that Dev-C++ is not a compiler but an IDE. The compiler in MinGW/GCC. The MinGW FAQ http://www.mingw.org/wiki/FAQ answers "Is support provided for COM?" but it relates only to COM development, not usage of existing components.
I would say your chances are minimal. However you are far more likely to have luck with Microsoft VC++ and could try the free VC++ 2008 Express Edition.
Clifford