943,014 Members | Top Members by Rank

Ad:
  • C++ Discussion Thread
  • Unsolved
  • Views: 142
  • C++ RSS
You are currently viewing page 1 of this multi-page discussion thread
Sep 2nd, 2010
0

use c++ compiler

Expand Post »
hello all..,

can i use c++ libraries and the compiler to create my own interface?
i just want to use a different gui for it..
a new editor of sorts.if yes then how do i go by it?
thanks..
Similar Threads
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
Redhaze46 is offline Offline
12 posts
since Jun 2010
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
your own interface for what?
Sponsor
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
Reputation Points: 5591
Solved Threads: 2280
Retired and Enjoying Life
Ancient Dragon is offline Offline
21,932 posts
since Aug 2005
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
wel i wanna make a gui of my own for writing c++ code on windows..
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
Redhaze46 is offline Offline
12 posts
since Jun 2010
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
Oh ok you are trying to say:

1. A gui for the c++ code editor, which highlights or changes the color of the keywords.

2. And then when the code is finished, you can compile using an SDK kind of thing.

I haven't done this before but I will be very interested in answer as well.
Last edited by Software guy; Sep 2nd, 2010 at 12:18 pm.
Reputation Points: 16
Solved Threads: 18
Junior Poster
Software guy is offline Offline
151 posts
since May 2008
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
Writing an entire operating system to generate your own brand of windows would be possible with C++, but it would take extensive knowledge of both how operating systems work as well as how current gui's work, whether written with C, C++ or some other language.

Creating your own text editor that can highlight fragments of text based on certain criteria should also be possible. It would, arguably, be easier than writing your own operating system, but it would still be a prodigious task.

Either project is likely to be done using multiple authors instead of a single individual, but if you've got the time an energy, then it is probably doable. Have I done it, no. Do I think it doable, yes. How would I proceed---by testing/expanding my knowledge base on less strenuous projects first and ask/look for information about how other people/groups may have done the same task before (I'd start by Googling the topics I thought might be helpful).
Reputation Points: 718
Solved Threads: 373
Nearly a Posting Maven
Lerner is offline Offline
2,253 posts
since Jul 2005
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
@lerner
well is it that difficult to proceed as you mention?
all i want is a windowed editor,you can call it a "front end" of sorts..
all the background processes proceed just as the turboc++ but the only difference is i have a better looking place to write c++ code.
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
Redhaze46 is offline Offline
12 posts
since Jun 2010
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
@OP

Are you trying to create a text/code editor? Try using Qt. You can use a simple text area + menu interface.
Reputation Points: 57
Solved Threads: 38
Posting Whiz
myk45 is offline Offline
311 posts
since Sep 2010
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
Click to Expand / Collapse  Quote originally posted by myk45 ...
@OP

Are you trying to create a text/code editor? Try using Qt. You can use a simple text area + menu interface.

the framework is fine but how do i go about linking the editor to the actual thing?
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
Redhaze46 is offline Offline
12 posts
since Jun 2010
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
If all you want is an editor then use Notepad++. It has the features, and more, than you want.
Sponsor
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
Reputation Points: 5591
Solved Threads: 2280
Retired and Enjoying Life
Ancient Dragon is offline Offline
21,932 posts
since Aug 2005
Sep 2nd, 2010
0
Re: use c++ compiler
Hmm heres a thought:

Assume you are compiling using gcc.
On click of a meny button, try calling system ( "cc filename" ); ?

im not sure if this works, but invoking the compiler from the editor must not be a problem i guess, though i dont know how to.
Reputation Points: 57
Solved Threads: 38
Posting Whiz
myk45 is offline Offline
311 posts
since Sep 2010

This thread is more than three months old

No one has posted to this discussion for at least three months. Please let old threads die and do not reply to them unless you feel you have something new and valuable to contribute that absolutely must be added to make the discussion complete. Otherwise, please start a new thread in this forum instead.
Message:
Previous Thread in C++ Forum Timeline: RAM memory consumption
Next Thread in C++ Forum Timeline: C++ Address Book





About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Acceptable Use Policy
Forum Index | Build Custom RSS Feed


Follow us on Twitter


© 2011 DaniWeb® LLC