[Cartman]

If someone knows how to compile projects in C++ go to www.id3.org http://sourceforge.net/projects/id3lib/ and download the Library and Compile a driver program that says 'Hello Word' but also has #include "id3.h" to the driver file, even though you do not call any functions or use any classes which are declared by header file.

If you teach me how to compile the library and teach me how to link the library to the driver.cpp file I will pay you 10 dollars. Paypal or Cash which ever you prefer.

pm me, though i would probably respond to an e-mail faster
Andrew5544@yahoo.com

Note: This can be as simple as writing a text file with instructions. I can call you on the phone if you prefer that as well.

Remark: I’ve tried 2-3 websites which list instructions on how to perform such an action, however, I have been unsuccessful in competing them correctly.
Remark2: The software I'm currently using is: "Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0" The software that I use to do this is not limited to this.

Here is problem pretty much:
# ifndef ID3LIB_LINKOPTION
# pragma message("*** NOTICE *** (not a real error)")
# pragma message("* You should include a define in your project which reflect how you link the library")
# pragma message("* If you use id3lib.lib or libprj/id3lib.dsp (you link static) you should add")
# pragma message("* ID3LIB_LINKOPTION=1 to your preprocessor definitions of your project.")
# pragma message("* If you use id3lib.dll (you link dynamic) you should add ID3LIB_LINKOPTION=3")
# pragma message("* to your preprocessor definitions of your project.")
# pragma message("***")
# error read message above or win32.readme.first.txt




Below the line is the text file win32.readme.first.txt
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Compiling on win32:

So far, it has only been confirmed it compiles on visual C 6.0 (service pack 5),
but if you got it working on Borland or other compilers, drop me a mail, or better, add a patch
here: http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?grou...79&atid=300979 with the (e.g.) borland project files.

These are the directories you'll be needing:
id3lib/prj
id3lib/libprj
id3lib/id3com

The first one (id3lib/prj) creates the standard dll (no COM interface)
The Second one (id3lib/libprj) creates the .lib file for static linking.
And the third one (id3lib/id3com) creates a dll with com interface. A Visual basic demo using it is included.

Before you compile, you'll need to rename id3lib/config.h.win32 to id3lib/config.h

The third one is not too much tested, it was created outside this project but
it doesn't seem to be maintained anymore. I've included it as a service.
The original location is http://sourceforge.net/projects/id3com

And, last but not least, there is a delphi project in cvs
(http://cvs.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/v...stable/delphi/)
which uses the allready compiled dll.
Also in there is a file called Id3lib.pas which has the interface to the dll
defined.

How to start:

A) ***Your project wants to link id3lib static, and has mfc linked static:
1) Rename config.h.win32 to config.h
2) include libprj/id3lib.dsp and zlib/prj/zlib.dsp to your workspace
3) make your project dependend on id3lib, and make id3lib dependend on zlib
4) Add /D ID3LIB_LINKOPTION=1 to your project options (settings, C/C++ tab)
5) Add the following include dirs to your program:
/I <path_to_id3lib>\\include /I <path_to_id3lib>\\include\\id3
6) (add your code which uses id3lib)
7) Try to compile, and see if you need any of the following:
(debug) /nodefaultlib:"msvcprtd" or(release) /nodefaultlib:"msvcprt"
(debug) /nodefaultlib:"MSVCRTD" or(release) /nodefaultlib:"MSVCRT"
(debug) /nodefaultlib:"libcd" or(release) /nodefaultlib:"libc"
different programs may require different 'nodefaultlib' 's, or none at all, these worked for me.
If none you try work, revert to C)

B)***Your project wants to link id3lib static, and has mfc linked dynamic or has no MFC:
1) Rename config.h.win32 to config.h
2) include libprj/id3lib.dsp and zlib/prj/zlib.dsp to your workspace
3) make your project dependend on id3lib, and make id3lib dependend on zlib
4) Add /D ID3LIB_LINKOPTION=1 to your project options (settings, C/C++ tab)
5) Add the following include dirs to your program:
/I <path_to_id3lib>\\include /I <path_to_id3lib>\\include\\id3
6) (add your code which uses id3lib)
7) Try to compile, and see if you need any of the following:
(debug) /nodefaultlib:"msvcprtd" or(release) /nodefaultlib:"msvcprt"
(debug) /nodefaultlib:"MSVCRTD" or(release) /nodefaultlib:"MSVCRT"
(debug) /nodefaultlib:"libcmtd" or(release) /nodefaultlib:"libcmt"
different programs may require different 'nodefaultlib' 's, or none at all, these worked for me.
If none you try work, revert to C)

C)***Your project wants to link id3lib dynamic: (instructions below for vc)
1) Rename config.h.win32 to config.h
2) include prj/id3lib.dsp and zlib/prj/zlib.dsp to your workspace (*note this is a different id3lib than above)
3) make your project dependend on id3lib, and make id3lib dependend on zlib
4) Add /D ID3LIB_LINKOPTION=3 to your project options (settings, C/C++ tab) (*note this is a different option than above)
5) Add the following include dirs to your program:
/I <path_to_id3lib>\\include /I <path_to_id3lib>\\include\\id3
6) (add your code which uses id3lib)
7) Compile.
dump id3lib.dll in your programs project dir.
9) distribute your program including id3lib.dll
(MS recommend you distribute it in your programs dir and not in system(32) to avoid version conficts)

Thijmen
thijmen@id3lib.org

[Goofus Maximus]

If I did anything at all, I'd do it on Dev-C++, since it's free, and it's what I have.

But I'm not going to do anything at all, for any homework but my own... :P

[Cartman]

Haha i dont need help with homework... my homework is much too simple to challange me this much... i wish this was homework, i could look up the answer in my text book

[Wedge_]

I just went through and followed the instructions, specifically this bit:

C)***Your project wants to link id3lib dynamic: (instructions below for vc)
1) Rename config.h.win32 to config.h
2) include prj/id3lib.dsp and zlib/prj/zlib.dsp to your workspace (*note this is a different id3lib than above)
3) make your project dependend on id3lib, and make id3lib dependend on zlib
4) Add /D ID3LIB_LINKOPTION=3 to your project options (settings, C/C++ tab) (*note this is a different option than above)
5) Add the following include dirs to your program:
/I <path_to_id3lib>\\include /I <path_to_id3lib>\\include\\id3
6) (add your code which uses id3lib)
7) Compile.
8 ) dump id3lib.dll in your programs project dir.
9) distribute your program including id3lib.dll
(MS recommend you distribute it in your programs dir and not in system(32) to avoid version conficts)

and it worked without any trouble. You can ignore 8+9 since you're not actually using any functions from the dll. It looks like you maybe forgot #4.

[Cartman]

Yeah i compiled it however, it just says a .dll file has been made... how do i run my cpp file? Where is the exe which this should create?

[Wedge_]

Which type of project did you create to start with? Have you got it set as the active project (Project menu -> Set Active Project)? If you have id3lib or zlib selected as the active project it won't compile your code. Once you have your project active it should produce an exe as usual.

[funkgab]

Originally Posted by Wedge_

I just went through and followed the instructions, specifically this bit:

it worked fine with me too

[Cartman]

Originally Posted by Wedge_

Which type of project did you create to start with? Have you got it set as the active project (Project menu -> Set Active Project)? If you have id3lib or zlib selected as the active project it won't compile your code. Once you have your project active it should produce an exe as usual.

k... (thanks) paypal e-mail address?

[thedp]

Can someone please guide me through the steps of setting the library on my VS2003 ???

I simply don't understand where they expect me to place all this.

Please help.

Thank you.

[Wedge_]

Originally Posted by thedp

Can someone please guide me through the steps of setting the library on my VS2003 ???

I simply don't understand where they expect me to place all this.

You mean where the library files should be located? They can go anywhere really, you just need to adjust the paths you use in the project settings.