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1. Compiling errors
2. Execution errors
3. Linking errors
4. Tricks
1.1. Precompiled header
You get the following error:
fatal error C1010: unexpected end of file while looking for precompiled header directive
PROBLEM:
The project has been generated so that the StdAfx.h should be used.
SOLUTION 1:
Include this library in each file.
SOLUTION 2:
Change the project settings:
- Project
- Project properties
- Configuration properties
- C/C++
- Precompiled Headers
- Create/Use precompiled headers: Not Using Precompiled Headers
1.2. Redefinition of a type defined by Windows
You get the following error:
error C2365: 'Unknown' : redefinition; previous definition was a 'enumerator'
PROBLEM:
You try to define a type that is already defined by Windows.
SOLUTION (very dirty!!!):
Remove the inclusion of the windows definition by adding the preprocessor in the project setting.
Change the project settings:
- Project
- Project properties
- Configuration properties
- C/C++
- Preprocessor
- Preprocessor Definition
- add _WINIOCTL_ (this is maybe the problematic label)
2.1. DLL not found
You get the following error:
The dynamic link library xxx.dll could not be found in the specified path ..."
PROBLEM:
The exe file needs a DLL that can't be found.
SOLUTION:
Copy the dll in the same directory where is placed the exe file.
3.1. Strange errors about a missing function are displayed during the link process
PROBLEM:
Missing libraries.
SOLUTION:
Change the project settings:
- Project
- Project properties
- Configuration properties
- Linker
- Input
- add yourLibrary.lib
3.2. Unresolved external symbol
PROBLEM 1:
A member declared as static in the .hpp file has not been correctly declared in the .cpp file.
SOLUTION:
If the member is
private:
static std::string _myString;
in the cpp file there must be this entry:
/*static*/ std::string MyClass::_myString = "hello";
PROBLEM 2:
Missing file into project.
In the file1.cpp there is a call to method declared in file2.cpp. If file2.cpp is not included in the project, the compiler can work without problems, but the linker gives an error.
SOLUTION:
Include at least file2.cpp in the project (better is if you also include file2.hpp into the project).
4.1. Adding a directory with header files
PROBLEM:
You don't want to specify the exact path each time you use a header file.
SOLUTION:
Add the path of the desired include file(s) in the project settings.
Change the project settings:
- Project
- Project properties
- Configuration properties
- C/C++
- General
- Additional Include Directories: your_directories
4.2. Don't know the name of a library to be included
PROBLEM:
I don't know the name of a required library.
SOLUTION:
- select the method, type, ... that requires a library
- press F1
- press the "Sync contents" button
It's possible to find out the required library giving a look at the resulting window.
4.3. A long line is displayed on more lines
PROBLEM:
The word wrapper is active.
SOLUTION:
- Tools
- Options
- Text editor
- All languages
- Settings
- remove "Word wrap"
4.4. Shortcuts
CTRL + SPACE: pop down list for words completion
ALT + click : select text with a box
CTRL + click: mark whole word
ALT + TAB : switch to next opened file
TAB : if more lines are selected -> add tab to all the selected lines
SHIFT + TAB : if more lines are selected -> del tab to all the selected lines
CTRL + TAB : switch between the windows
CTRL + ^ : jump to the respective bracket
CTRL + F2 : set mark
F2 : jump to next mark
CTRL + SHIFT + 8: show/hide tabs and spaces
F3 : search next statement
SHIFT + F3 : search previous statement
F4 : jump to the next line in output window
F9 : set/remove breakpoint
F5 : build debug version and execute it
CTRL + F5 : build release version and execute it
CTRL + F7 : compile only current file
F7 : compile and build current project
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