Creating a bare DLL with Visual C++ 4.0

Creating a DLL under Visual C++ 4.0 is really quite easy, Microsoft supplies a 'wizard' for creating new applications, including DLLs. When you select 'File | New', you will be presented with this Dialog:

Select "Project Workspace" and click on Ok.

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Next, you'll be asked to select what type of workspace you want to create and where. In this case, it will be a DLL. Choose "MFC AppWizard (DLL)" from the list and enter the name of the DLL, then click on Create. (Do not choose "Dynamic-Link Library")

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The wizard will now ask a number of questions about the type of DLL you would like to create. You shouldn't need to change anything, simply click on Ok.

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Finally, you will be given an overview of the selections you have made. Click on Ok here and the process should begin.

The wizard will generate the directory for you. You have now created a bare DLL and can begin adding the ISAPI code. Of the half-dozen files that make up the code for the DLL, you should only have to modify the .DEF & .CPP files.

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This page last updated on September 2, 1996.

© Copyright 1996 by Stephen Genusa. All Rights Reserved.
© Copyright 1996 by Jeff House. All Rights Reserved.