Import c files?

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markcw

(Posted 2008) [#1]

Ok, I give up. How do you import c files? Do they have to go in some folder? Where can I find some info on this?

plash

(Posted 2008) [#2]

brl.blitz imports alot of C.. I'm not sure if all C code has to be in BBType's or in extern's though..

Brucey?

markcw

(Posted 2008) [#3]

Do I need MingW installed? Does the c file have to be in a module? I just have it in a normal subfolder beside the bmx file. What are bbTypes?

plash

(Posted 2008) [#4]

Do I need MingW installed?

I think so, yes.

Does the c file have to be in a module?

No.

What are bbTypes?

Take a look at '../mod/brl.mod/blitz.mod/blitz_types.h'. I think it has all the definitions for standard BlitzMax types in there, which I would assume are used to actually pass objects without conversion.

Brucey

(Posted 2008) [#5]

Import "mycfile.c"

As simple as that.

:-)

If you have associated headers... you should also add :

Import "*.h"

before your "c" imports.

Do I need MingW installed?

On Windows, absolutely.

markcw

(Posted 2008) [#6]

Ok, I installed MinGW using the guide here and it's working now.

Thanks for the tips. :)