Visual Basic to C++ Syntax Translation

[Dren]

No problem
VC++ and C++ is just the same... It doesn't really matter to most people, I guess it would take you about a week to get into VC++ IDE (wild guess) and their linking and form creating.

I just started but I have a problem. I have downloaded a book from a link that I found here in CodeCall called "Sams Teach Yourself Visual C++ in 21 Days"
and thats with the whole meaning of the word GREAT but when I try to compile some projects i get this error:


--------------------Configuration: P1 - Win32 Debug--------------------
Compiling resources...
Error executing rc.exe.


I really dont know why?

There is no form creating in C++ (Dev-C++, NetBeans etc), so unless you want to hard code your forms, I suggest you at least try Visual Studio to see if that's OK.

Warning: Pro edition = $$$, use Express

Using VC++ console app:
That's a template, with compiler and linking options set etc. All common C++ IDEs have those.

Any more I could help you with while we're at it?

Dont worry about this Bro, in my country there are no copyright laws so I use torrents to download stuff. At the moment Ive got VS6 and VS2008 Pro. Im planning to get from VS6 to VS .NET, am I going backwards?

Ive got an other questions. I know im getting you all bored but CodeCall users know how to respect ppl. who dont know stuff, U GUYS RULE.

I need to know the Visual Basic's PSet function for C++, is that possible?

THANX A LOT BROTHERS,
Dren

[dargueta]

No, you're catching up with everyone else by switching to .NET.

Drawing on forms is kinda involved for a novice C++ programmer, even using MFC. I strongly suggest you stay away from Win32 (i.e. GUI) programming for a bit until you've got the basics down. Start with console programs first, then work your way up. To draw on a form, you need all these fun things like handles, brushes, device contexts, etc. which Visual Basic conveniently hides from you.

As for your rc.exe (Resource Compiler), you could put your code in a new project; sometimes the project files get messed up and you can't really reset them too well. If that doesn't work, post your resource file (usually called something like projectname.rc or resource.rc) as well as the header file for it (usually resource.h). There might be some syntax violation or perhaps a file missing that rc.exe is looking for. Is there any more text in the error message, or is that it?

[Dren]

Well, I dont know where's the problem then. Just after VS installation, I run VC++ and make new MFC AppWizard(.exe) project using the wizard, i select the Dialog Based method and when I build it it shows me the error. Just that error nothing more. Wheres the problem then, I get the same thing in 3 different PCs.

Please help,
Dren

[Dren]

FIXED IT The problem was the VS I have been using, i dont know were but I downloaded another ISO of VS6 and worked GREAT. Now Im reading this book and its going well. I have read the first 2 days today and everything is going PERFECT. C++ seems to be GREAT, but I still love VB lol.

Thanx Bros, Im so sorry for disturbing you all.
All the best,
Dren

[marwex89]

I've been off last days, glad to see you managed

[dargueta]

I messed up in my last post; I meant to say GDI, not MFC. Those are two different things. For some reason I can't edit my post, though.