Compiling - Linking problems with DEV C++

[iNVERSE-sQUARE]

Hi,

If this has been asked before, I'm saorry, but couldn't find another similar post.

I have the most recent versions of DEV C++ 4.9.8.7 and Irrlicht 0.6

When I try to build or compile any project it simply returns a whole bunch of errors that are completely beyond my comprehension. I made sure that the project options were correctly set for \Include and \Lib directories according to the tutorial. Also, even if I load or import an existing project into Dev, it complains bitterly. Obviously as a beginner to C++ I'm doing something realy dumb although my C is not bad and I have used this compiler with C before, without funny issues. Any takers?

Thanks guys!

[schick]

We need some more details. Are those errors compiler or linker errors.

Maybe, you simply post your error messages.

[Vinetu]

Hi all,
I have similarly problem... Then I compile all perfect. But then I try to run it in console window write one error(in all examples similar problem):
Error: Could not load built-in font
What does it mean?? I am just beginer on programing so I don't know what I do bad. Please help me.

[pex]

iNVERSE-sQUARE, there are errors in the tutorial
maybe you wrote DT_SOFTWARE instead EDT_SOFTWARE...
Vinetu, this means that the default font of irrlicht couldnt be loaded.
sorry but i have no idea about console windows in irrlicht, i use only windows (or did you mean to something else?)
have you tried using your own fonts? --
IGUIFont* font = device->getGUIEnvironment->getFont("../yourOwnFontHere.bmp");

[Vinetu]

Thanks pex. I will try change fonts. I mean the black window which appear then compile (write all compiling process). But I find new problem before font error write:
"DirecX driver was not compiled into this dll. Try OpenGL." On my computer is installed DirectX 9.0. What is the problem Does need me to install DirectX 8.1(this is delfaunt api in Irrlicht engine?) I don't understand.
Please help

[pex]

emm, a simple question..is your directx 9 works in other games?
everything, the 3d...everything? because my directx 9 is ok exept it cant render 3d..
and you cant install dx8.1 on dx9 as much as i know..
did you try opengl, is it works on opengl?
if it is then i think its something in the directx more than irrlicht (the problem thing), search for the problem with dxdiag.exe (of your newest dx version)
if not then the problem is probably in irrlicht with your computer..
i dont think you downloaded a corrupt file (didnt downloaded irrlicht well(100%))..but you can try to download irrlicht again(that means i have no idea whats wrong, i am a beginner too )

oh, and btw: the problem is- the irrlicht engine couldnt use directx as a graphic driver
EDIT: wip! same error as you got i think: http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/phpBB2/ ... php?t=2028

[NinjaNL]

Thanks pex. I will try change fonts. I mean the black window which appear then compile (write all compiling process). But I find new problem before font error write:
"DirecX driver was not compiled into this dll. Try OpenGL." On my computer is installed DirectX 9.0. What is the problem Does need me to install DirectX 8.1(this is delfaunt api in Irrlicht engine?) I don't understand.
Please help

The problem is that the Irrlicht.dll file which comes with Irrlicht distribution has not been made to support DirectX, ONLY OPENGL and SOFTWARE ARE SUPPORTED IN THE COPY OF IRRLICHT.DLL SUPPLIED IN THE DISTRIBUTION. Either recompile the DLL yourself or ask nicely and I'll send it to you.

[Vinetu]

Thanks for help pex and NinjaNL. NinjaNL -> If you can very please send me a irrlicht.dll
VERY PLEASE

[NinjaNL]

Sent.

Put it in your windows/system32 directory, or replace your old Irrlicht.dll with it. Do a search on your computer to find out where the old dll resides and replace it with this one.

Save the old dll in case this one doesn't work.