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what is release mode and how do i get to it and use it

 

what is release mode and how do i get to it and use it
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6 Jan, 2009 - 08:42 PM
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in visual express 2008. also what's the difference in debug mode and release mode

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6 Jan, 2009 - 09:08 PM
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In Release mode the application code is being optimized for better performance (therefore, it is somehow not as good for debugging purposes). When in Debug mode, the application code is not optimized and contains some additional debugging information.

Also, in Debug mode, you can define a debug constant, so you can write conditional code that will only be executed while debugging.

I would not recommend distributing the debug version of the application because of the above mentioned reasons.
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6 Jan, 2009 - 09:36 PM
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how do i build it in release mode
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6 Jan, 2009 - 09:42 PM
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You can switch beetween the Debug and Release modes by using the toolbar:

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6 Jan, 2009 - 10:13 PM
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so i'm in visual c++ express with no resource editor. i did download xn resource editor. now i just don't know exactly what to do. i can make a .res file in it but how do i go about including the .res file in my project. Can I add the .res file to the resources folder. Is an .rc file a compiled .res file? do i have to have a .rc or .res file in the project or both. also how do i get a header to put in the code. very confused!!!

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You must have a .rc file in your project. There are also third-party tools that allow you to convert you .res file to a .rc file.
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