Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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CS Libraries for PC's running Windows

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This is an archive of questions and answers relating to the PC version of the CS Libraries. If (and only if!) you don't see what you're looking for here, contact cs106-pchelp@cs.stanford.edu.

Questions:

1. I'm getting an error about "unable to open file somename.obj" and I don't even recognize that filename.
   Answer -- briefly, make sure you didn't use spaces in the name of the project you created.
2. What about using compilers other than Microsoft Visual C 6?
   Answer -- no. The libraries and other files are not supported on PC platforms other than Visual C++ 6.0 (that includes Linux/GCC, Visual C++ 7.0, and anything else you can think of).
3. When I take my code on a floppy from a PC to a Mac, I get weird boxes in the code and/or everything ends up on one line. What's going on?
   Answer -- basically, a simple conversion is necessary.
4. How can I use Error() to aid my debugging?
   Answer -- read the whole thing, there's no good short answer.
5. How do I print the output from my assignments?
   Answer -- use the Save commands in the graphics window's File menu.
6. I am getting the link error "unresolved external symbol" for functions that were provided with the assignment starter project.  I checked and the function name is the same as listed in the .h file... what's going on?
   Answer -- there's a difference between interface and implementation; .h files are only the interface.  You've probably forgotten to add some library to your project.