Graphics Library For Dev C++

Installing and Using Dev C and Allegro Game Library This page describes how to install both the Dev C Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and the Allegro Game Library. CISP 360 students will only need to follow the directions to install the Dev C IDE. The command to do so from Dev-C is Alt-P. Choose the Parameters tab from the pop-up window and type the following into the Linker area: -lbgi -lgdi32 -lcomdlg32 -luuid -loleaut32 -lole32 You can now compile and run programs that use the WinBGIm graphics library, such as this one that opens a small window, draws a circle and waits for the user to press a key.

Hi pals,
I am a Newbie in C++ Programming field. I plan to add graphics.h header class in
Dev -C++ Version 4.9.9.2 from Bloodshed which is come along with Borland Compiler.
I follow the Steps in URL : http://www.uniqueness-template.com/devcpp/#step2

But I Got Error in the Sample code which test the Working , Please Help me
to get away from this problem . I am waiting to hear from you.

Regards
Anes P.A:'(

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You can't. graphics.h is not compatible with Dev-C++

Installing the new Orwell Dev C++

This is a temporary correction to installation instructions forDev-C++. For now, I am leaving the old instructions below.

Okay, so briefly, here is what you need to do:

  1. Go to the Orwell Dev-C++website (link opens new window)
  2. Scroll down the page (below what is currently the 5.3.0.4 Releasedannouncement) for the Download heading
  3. You can select either of the first two options:
    • The setup which includes MinGW32 4.7.0 can be downloaded here (25MB).
    • The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.6.1 can be downloaded here (35MB).
    If you use the 64-bit compiler (the second option),you may need to force 32-bit when compilingwith cisp360 program object code that I provide for some of your exercises.Under Tools/Compiler Options you will need to select theTDM-GCC 32bit profile.
  4. Click on the here link corresponding to the compiler you want,then save the file.
  5. Execute the Setup file, and follow directions...

Installing and Using Dev C++ and Allegro Game Library

This page describes how to install both theDev C++ Integrated Development Environment (IDE) andtheAllegro Game Library. CISP 360 students will onlyneed to follow the directions to install the Dev C++ IDE. CISP 499 studentswill need to install the Allegro Game Library as well.

Downloading and Installing Dev C++

Go to the Dev C++ compiler host site.http://www.bloodshed.net/dev/devcpp.html

Scrolldown to select the Dev-C++ compiler download link.

Choose a local sourceforge mirror for downloading.

Install Dev C++ by double clicking the dev-cpp setup icon.A Dialog box will complain about an Unknown Publisher; just click on the Run button anyway.

You will then get a warning about installing over a previous versioneven if one does not exist. Make sure you uninstall if you DOhave an older version—delete C:Dev-Cpp if necessary.

Select your preferred installation language. This language isonly used during installation, and does not affect the languageused in the Dev C++ compiler.

Agree to the software usage terms.

Just select Next to install; or if you think you knowwhat you are doing, you may choose specific components.

Choose a destination folder. It is probably best to use thedefault, C:Dev-Cpp.

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During installation you will see this dialog window.

You may wish to install the application for all users, orjust one user. Select your choice accordingly. (No installsfor the currently logged in user.)

Graphics Library For Dev C++

Starting up Dev C++

You can start Dev C++ from your start menu by choosingStart->All Programs->Bloodshed Dev C++. If you are runningDev C++ for the first time, you will need to answer the questionsprompted by the dialog box. You may proceed to create your firstC/C++ program.



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Now that you have installed the Dev C++ IDE, you can now testit out by writing and compiling Your First Dev-C++ Program

For CISP 499 Students

CISP 499 students will need to install the Allegro graphics libraryto do work on their home computers. This library is not neededfor CISP 360 students.

Installing the Allegro Graphics Library from Source Code

I recommend that you install the pre-compiled library if possible(described in the next section). However, it is possible thatit may not work for your operating system, so you may need todo the installation manually by compiling the library from sourcecode. To do this, make sure that you get the correct or latestversions of the software, direct your browser tohttp://alleg.sourceforge.net/wip.html, and obtain all420.zip(the Alegro source code),and dx80_mgw.zip (direct X compatibility library). Install as directed.

Installing the Pre-Compiled Allegro Graphics Library

Go tohttp://devpaks.org:

  1. Select Allegro
  2. Select Allegro Library version 4.2.0
  3. Choose the download link, choose a local mirror, thendownload to a temporary location on your computer.
You may also wish to get the Allegro supplement Library version 4.2.0which has many examples of Allegro programming.

Once the DevPaks have been downloaded, Start Dev C++ and select theTools menu.

Select Package Manager to get the following dialog box, thenclick on the install button.

You will see a file open dialog box Please selecta package to install.Browse to where you downloaded the Allegro devpak file, select it,then click on the Open button.

The Dev-C++ Package Installation Wizard appears.Select Next to begin installation.

Select Next after reading the README text.

Select Install after reading the license agreement.

Finally, select Finish to exit the Installation Wizard aftersuccessful installation.

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Exit the package manager to return to the main Dev-C++ compiler window.

Compiling an Allegro Graphics Application

Graphics Library For Dev C++ Download

You are now ready to create your first Allegro graphicsapplication. Select New Project from the Dev C++File menu, choose the Multimedia tab.

Create a shell main() program for your Allegro programby clicking on Allegro Application (DLL)

Add some code to the main() for a little feedbackwhen running your first program. Try addingallegro_message('hello'); as shown. Compileand run. You should see a dialog box your message displayed init.