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Recent update: 2008-3-21

Visual style in Vista

2428 byte By RobertLettan at 2008-3-7
Although I'm sure that "Orcas" is still in fairly early development stages, so far I've not found much that make it more appealing than "Whitbey". I've probably not used it long enough yet for the technical aspect of how good it can be, and there might be some core ...

Lnk1104 cannot open "d3dx9.lib"

492 byte By tatoo45 at 2008-3-6
I am using visual studio c++ 2008 express edition and I try to run some code with d3dx9 library but it doesn't work if I run a code using only d3d9 library the code compile and run without any problems. The d3dx9 and d3d9 libraries are in the same folder. I reinstal the SDK(August2007) more ...

Use MSDN Library filter by default

519 byte By xzuakdwn at 2008-3-5
Is there any way to set the default filter when you hit Help->Index in VC++ 9 EE to something other than 'Visual C++ Express Edition'? It bothers me that whenever I go to the Index, the filter goes straight to 'VC++ Express Edition', which contains virtually nothing of use for a native ...

Running Applications on other computers

293 byte By Jackal23 at 2008-3-3
I have written a program in visual studio C++ express eddition 2008. I can not run that program on other computers. I just click build>build soloution and then find the exe copy that accross and run it on another computer. This does not work is there a way i can run it on another conputer?

Running Applications on other computers

293 byte By Jackal23 at 2008-3-1
I have written a program in visual studio C++ express eddition 2008. I can not run that program on other computers. I just click build>build soloution and then find the exe copy that accross and run it on another computer. This does not work is there a way i can run it on another conputer?

Lnk1104 cannot open "d3dx9.lib"

492 byte By tatoo45 at 2008-2-28
I am using visual studio c++ 2008 express edition and I try to run some code with d3dx9 library but it doesn't work if I run a code using only d3d9 library the code compile and run without any problems. The d3dx9 and d3d9 libraries are in the same folder. I reinstal the SDK(August2007) more ...

VS 2005: problems with running C++ programs

277 byte By nuttyDeedee at 2008-2-27
Hi, I want to run the simplest possible C++ program (Hello World) on VS 2005 . When I build it I receive no errors, but I do not see the output on the command line. I tried other short programs and it is still not working. Do you have ideas how to fix this problem? thanx

LIBs?

313 byte By Upinflames at 2008-2-26
I created a .lib file and I can view it but the problem is when I try either to include my lib or directx libs the folder comes up with no files that fit the format. I have also tryed including it anyways and adding the header file with the function and still nothing. Is it a bug or is the ...

VS 2005: problems with running C++ programs

277 byte By nuttyDeedee at 2008-2-25
Hi, I want to run the simplest possible C++ program (Hello World) on VS 2005 . When I build it I receive no errors, but I do not see the output on the command line. I tried other short programs and it is still not working. Do you have ideas how to fix this problem? thanx

Resource editor and macros for the Windows API in 2008 Express?

476 byte By kresander at 2008-2-24
The last 12 years I have used VC++ 6 and I like it.However, it is no longer supported by Microsoft, so I moved a few projects over to VC++ 2005 Express and experienced very few porting problems.However, when I started a new project I discovered that VC++ 2005 Express did not support resource ...

Can not start application on the computer without Orcas

353 byte By IPv6 at 2008-2-23
Hello!i recompiled my application using Orcas and it works smooth on the computer with Orcas installed.But when i trying to run it on another computer, without Orcas (XP SP2), i get the error about incorrect settings.All dll dependencies are fine, i put msvcrt9d in the same directory as exe ...

Makefile C project Enable auto-complete Intellisense

625 byte By Ranganathan at 2008-2-22
Hi, I love the new auto-suugest style list box intellisense of orcas. But I work on some legacy c projects and use an external compiler and makefile as my project type. I added my source code directory to the visual Studio Source directories (under tools -> options -> projects & ...

Can not start application on the computer without Orcas

353 byte By IPv6 at 2008-2-22
Hello!i recompiled my application using Orcas and it works smooth on the computer with Orcas installed.But when i trying to run it on another computer, without Orcas (XP SP2), i get the error about incorrect settings.All dll dependencies are fine, i put msvcrt9d in the same directory as exe ...

Creating Project ''<ProjectName>''... project creation failed

348 byte By Nathan-Vindicator at 2008-2-21
First thing for me to try is creating a new project. I tried the CLR Library template which failed, then the Win32 Console also failed and finally a simple blank project failed, all with the same error in the status bar. There is nothing from the error message pointing me in a direction for ...

Can not start application on the computer without Orcas

353 byte By IPv6 at 2008-2-20
Hello!i recompiled my application using Orcas and it works smooth on the computer with Orcas installed.But when i trying to run it on another computer, without Orcas (XP SP2), i get the error about incorrect settings.All dll dependencies are fine, i put msvcrt9d in the same directory as exe ...

error trying to run app

431 byte By skreamz at 2008-2-19
the application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. please see the application event log for more detail.when debuging the app i get, the same msg again, but it also states, "read the manifest file for errors"my app is a graphics app using irrlicht ...

Running Applications on other computers

293 byte By Jackal23 at 2008-2-18
I have written a program in visual studio C++ express eddition 2008. I can not run that program on other computers. I just click build>build soloution and then find the exe copy that accross and run it on another computer. This does not work is there a way i can run it on another conputer?

Data Source support.

235 byte By EverettSanmann at 2008-2-17
The Orcas Express Visual C++ beta seems to have broken the support for adding data sets to a windows forms program. The data catagory for add new items is missing and the only option for adding data source is "Object" ?

VS 2005: problems with running C++ programs

277 byte By nuttyDeedee at 2008-2-16
Hi, I want to run the simplest possible C++ program (Hello World) on VS 2005 . When I build it I receive no errors, but I do not see the output on the command line. I tried other short programs and it is still not working. Do you have ideas how to fix this problem? thanx

error trying to run app

431 byte By skreamz at 2008-2-15
the application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. please see the application event log for more detail.when debuging the app i get, the same msg again, but it also states, "read the manifest file for errors"my app is a graphics app using irrlicht ...

intellisense issue in vc 2008 express

483 byte By saierdia at 2008-2-15
I tried vc2008 express version. it seems be better than previous version. But a intellisense issue still exists: Create a simple win32 gui project "app1", open app1.cpp, find CreateWindow(...) function. press ctrl+shift+space, function parameter can not be prompt. Another ...

Creating Project ''<ProjectName>''... project creation failed

348 byte By Nathan-Vindicator at 2008-2-15
First thing for me to try is creating a new project. I tried the CLR Library template which failed, then the Win32 Console also failed and finally a simple blank project failed, all with the same error in the status bar. There is nothing from the error message pointing me in a direction for ...

A Number Program (Very Easy)

388 byte By IloveItaly at 2008-2-15
I'm in a "Win 32 Console Project" and I can't find the source code on returning values... So I guess my question would be what are those codes/commands? I'm trying to be able to type in numbers, and have the program tell me the highest, lowest, and average values. Any help would be ...

VS 2005: problems with running C++ programs

277 byte By nuttyDeedee at 2008-2-15
Hi, I want to run the simplest possible C++ program (Hello World) on VS 2005 . When I build it I receive no errors, but I do not see the output on the command line. I tried other short programs and it is still not working. Do you have ideas how to fix this problem? thanx

Adding UserControl and marshal_as

550 byte By countzero at 2008-2-14
In C++ Express Orcas, when I right click on project and choose "Add -> Class" to invoke adding class dialog box, there is no a choice to add User Control. It this by design?And according to this MSDN article: http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/07/06/Cpp/#S5Orcas has ...

Trying to compile a simple wininet application, I''m failing...

500 byte By roov at 2008-2-14
Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I downloaded and installed the Platform SDK, but to no avail... It started by not finding the defintion of LPVOID. So I added a specific path to includes ("C:\Program Files\Microsoft Platform SDK for Windows Server 2003 R2\Include") and added reference ...

The scope of this forum

3680 byte By einaros at 2008-2-13
Welcome to the Visual C++ Codename "Orcas" Express Edition forum! The scope of this forum is the C++ language; compiler and linker; Microsoft extensions, standard libraries and finally interop technologies supported by Visual C++ Codename "Orcas" Express Edition. For ...

visual studio C++

2312 byte By simsjunkie2003 at 2008-2-13
Can anyone help me this thing will not build. I get the error below the code. code // Ex2_13.cpp : main project file. // Calculating the price of a carpet #include "stdafx.h" using namespace System; int main(array<System:tring ^> ^args) { double carpetPriceSqYd = 27.95; double ...

Disassembled text color stuck

67 byte By Jasaldrich at 2008-2-12
Is there a way to change the text color of disassembled code?

Future of C++ Express IDE

400 byte By AnnoyingAussie at 2008-2-11
What approach should the hobby programmer take with VS 2008 C++ Express Edition? Is it still to be regarded as a tool for developing .NET managed applications? If so, to what extent will that support continue? I would appreciate DETAILED answers to the above questions. I am only on dial-up so I ...

Problem with Inheritance

1266 byte By Obij at 2008-2-10
Hi, A very simple test (I thought): Code Snippet class Basis { protected: Basis() {} }; class Test : public Basis { public: Test(int iNum) : Basis() {Basis obj = Basis();} }; That work but Code Snippet class Basis { protected: Basis(int I) {} }; class Test : public Basis { public: ...

Future of C++ Express IDE

400 byte By AnnoyingAussie at 2008-2-10
What approach should the hobby programmer take with VS 2008 C++ Express Edition? Is it still to be regarded as a tool for developing .NET managed applications? If so, to what extent will that support continue? I would appreciate DETAILED answers to the above questions. I am only on dial-up so I ...

Any IDE differences?

418 byte By nonymous123 at 2008-2-8
Are there any differences in IDE itself between 2005 and 2008? I just installed VS 2k8 EE c++ and didn't noticed any changes at all, compares to 2k5! Did i missed something? I'm not asking about Vista support, but about something new in IDE, that makes easier (or harder) to work, some new ...

atlsoap.h deprecated ?

141 byte By DRD at 2008-2-8
Says it all really, some of our code references atlmfc\include\atlsoap.h and it doesn't appear to be installed -- Dan

atlsoap.h deprecated ?

138 byte By DRD at 2008-2-7
Says it all really, some of our code references atlmfc\include\atlsoap.h and it doesn't appear to be installed -- Dan

Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Resource Compiler Version 6.0.5724.0

1430 byte By Andrew7Webb at 2008-2-7
While using Orcas c++ on Vista with pre-existing .rc files, I developed a situation in which the resource compiler would generate gigabyte size files and never stop. After thrashing around, I reinstalled Orcas, and so far the problem has not recurred.Anybody else run into this situation ? ...

Trying to compile a simple wininet application, I'm failing...

485 byte By roov at 2008-2-7
Any idea what I'm doing wrong?I downloaded and installed the Platform SDK, but to no avail...It started by not finding the defintion of LPVOID.So I added a specific path to includes ("C:\Program Files\Microsoft Platform SDK for Windows Server 2003 R2\Include") and added reference to ...

Disassembled text color stuck

67 byte By Jasaldrich at 2008-2-7
Is there a way to change the text color of disassembled code?

Is MFC offered in the "Orcas" version of C++?

244 byte By CarlFoster at 2008-2-6
As the topic asked, is the MFC included in the "Orcas" version as it isn't in the 2005 express edition? I'm only checking if its worth downloading yet as the book I'm studying uses the MFC a lot (Beginning Visual C++ 2005). </span>

atlsoap.h deprecated ?

141 byte By DRD at 2008-2-6
Says it all really, some of our code references atlmfc\include\atlsoap.h and it doesn't appear to be installed -- Dan

visual studio C++

2312 byte By simsjunkie2003 at 2008-2-5
Can anyone help me this thing will not build. I get the error below the code. code // Ex2_13.cpp : main project file. // Calculating the price of a carpet #include "stdafx.h" using namespace System; int main(array<System:tring ^> ^args) { double carpetPriceSqYd = 27.95; double ...

Is MFC offered in the "Orcas" version of C++?

237 byte By CarlFoster at 2008-2-5
As the topic asked, is the MFC included in the "Orcas" version as it isn't in the 2005 express edition? I'm only checking if its worth downloading yet as the book I'm studying uses the MFC a lot (Beginning Visual C++ 2005).

Creating Project '<ProjectName>'... project creation failed

348 byte By Nathan-Vindicator at 2008-2-4
First thing for me to try is creating a new project. I tried the CLR Library template which failed, then the Win32 Console also failed and finally a simple blank project failed, all with the same error in the status bar. There is nothing from the error message pointing me in a direction for ...

Any help content?

176 byte By ozForever at 2008-2-4
I have not downloaded it to have a look yet. Just wondering if the CTP release contains any help content on XP/Vista native programming from the latest platform SDK.

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