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c++ - coff2omf not converting Chilkat libraries

reply Dimitri Kaparis <d_kaparis universalstudyhelper.com> writes:
Hello,

Has anyone tried using Chilkat libraries, available at 
http://www.chilkatsoft.com, with Digital Mars C++?
They provide libraries for Visual C++ for all combinations of C++ 
runtime (static/dll, single threaded/mt and debug/release).
I tried converting the lib's with link.exe /lib /convert,
followed by coff2omf. This seemed to convert successfully only the 
static flavors of base libraries. For the rest, coff2omf did not output 
any message, and the other tools do not accept them as valid libraries.
Any hints on how to use these libraries with Digital Mars C++?
Failing that, can someone suggest an XML library, usable with DMC, that 
can parse and produce XML files?

Best regards,
Dimitri
Oct 07 2004
parent reply "Walter" <newshound digitalmars.com> writes:
"Dimitri Kaparis" <d_kaparis universalstudyhelper.com> wrote in message
news:ck33cs$141s$1 digitaldaemon.com...
 Has anyone tried using Chilkat libraries, available at
 http://www.chilkatsoft.com, with Digital Mars C++?
 They provide libraries for Visual C++ for all combinations of C++
 runtime (static/dll, single threaded/mt and debug/release).
 I tried converting the lib's with link.exe /lib /convert,
 followed by coff2omf. This seemed to convert successfully only the
 static flavors of base libraries. For the rest, coff2omf did not output
 any message, and the other tools do not accept them as valid libraries.
 Any hints on how to use these libraries with Digital Mars C++?
 Failing that, can someone suggest an XML library, usable with DMC, that
 can parse and produce XML files?
Can you ask the Chilkat folks to do a Digital Mars library? Even if coff2omf worked on the VC library, that's no guarantee it will work with DMC++ because the library is likely expecting internal VC things that will only be found in VC's runtime library. Letting Chilkat know that you need a DMC++ version lets them know that there's a demand for it and that they should provide it.
Oct 10 2004
parent David Smith <kellermansoftware gmail.com> writes:
On Monday, 11 October 2004 at 00:41:57 UTC, Walter wrote:
 "Dimitri Kaparis" <d_kaparis universalstudyhelper.com> wrote in 
 message news:ck33cs$141s$1 digitaldaemon.com...
 Has anyone tried using Chilkat libraries, available at
 http://www.chilkatsoft.com, with Digital Mars C++?
 They provide libraries for Visual C++ for all combinations of 
 C++
 runtime (static/dll, single threaded/mt and debug/release).
 I tried converting the lib's with link.exe /lib /convert,
 followed by coff2omf. This seemed to convert successfully only 
 the
 static flavors of base libraries. For the rest, coff2omf did 
 not output
 any message, and the other tools do not accept them as valid 
 libraries.
 Any hints on how to use these libraries with Digital Mars C++?
 Failing that, can someone suggest an XML library, usable with 
 DMC, that
 can parse and produce XML files?
Can you ask the Chilkat folks to do a Digital Mars library? Even if coff2omf worked on the VC library, that's no guarantee it will work with DMC++ because the library is likely expecting internal VC things that will only be found in VC's runtime library. Letting Chilkat know that you need a DMC++ version lets them know that there's a demand for it and that they should provide it.
I agree with Walter, also have you tested https://kellermansoftware.com/products/net-pgp-library by Kellerman Software? It really helped me a lot.
Nov 05 2020