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WinAPI in BorlandC++ RadStudio, WinAPI
Skinner
post 20 Jul, 2007 - 12:23 PM
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I want to start using WinAPI in my programs and I am using Borland RadStudio2007. All pdfs I have on this subject are based on VisualC++ - and Borland apparently used to use something called OWL. Is there a simple way of using WinAPI in Borland's compiler or am I better off using Visual C++?

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Amadeus
post 21 Jul, 2007 - 07:42 AM
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There should be no problem using a borland compiler to compile WinApi programs, as long as everything is linked properly.
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post 21 Jul, 2007 - 08:02 AM
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There should be no problem using a borland compiler to compile WinApi programs, as long as everything is linked properly.

OK but in the manuals I have on WinAPI it says compile a Win32 application - in RadStudio C++ Builder I am using there is no option for this, only console app, VCL app etc. What should I be using?
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Hey guys,
I was taught using borland due to my teachers not wnat ing to be a mirosoft kiddie but I am now using vs 2005.
I would say stick with visual studios.
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Amadeus
post 21 Jul, 2007 - 05:40 PM
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I'm not a borland user, so I'm not familiar with all the compiler options - what are they again?

As for sticking to VS, I'm not sure I'd want to limit myself in that manner.
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post 21 Jul, 2007 - 08:03 PM
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The purpose of Win APIs is that you can use your code in any environment. I've actually ported some of my code from C++ to ASM, & the APIs will still take the same arguments. So I don't see any problem in changing IDEs. One draw-back to using Windows APIs is when versions of Windows are released, if the API arguments change then you're program will need to updated to detect the version & adapt to the change as well.
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