Command Prompt question

[Allen 0108]

I can only compile my source code if the command prompt is pointed to the compiler directory or the source code directory. Basically, I can get the compiler to compile from either:

C:\Borland\BCC55\Bin>
C:\bcc32>
or

C:\01proj\hworld.cpp (location of source code)

My source code is

// C++ code template
#include <iostream.h>
void main()
	{
		cout << "Hello, World!" << endl;

        }

I have created the bcc32.cfg and ilink32.cfg files and placed them in the \bin folder in the Borland directory. I have also appended the path in the system variable with C:\borland\bcc55\bin

I should be able to compile from my default command prompt (C:\Users\Allen>) and not have to do so with the command prompt only pointed at the compiler or the source code directory.

Any ideas anyone?
Thanks--

[Ancient Dragon]

when compiling from a command prompt you need to set the PATH environment variable to include the compiler's bin directory or whereever the compiler's executable files are. you can do like this:
write a small batch file that contains this line SET PATH=%PATH%;C:\BORLAND\BCC55\BIN Then every time you create a command prompt you have to execute the above batch file. You can also just simply type it instead of writing a batch file, but a batch file saves time.

There is another way to make the change permanent, but how to do it depends on what version of Windows you are running.

>>void main
main ALWAYS returns int, so the only legal declaration of that function is int main() [edit]
>> I have also appended the path in the system variable with C:\borland\bcc55\bin
Oops. I didn't notice that statement when I wrote the above. Did you display the path to verify you did it correctly ? In older versions of Windows the path can become too long and attempts to add more stuff will fail.

[Allen 0108]

[edit]

I have also appended the path in the system variable with C:\borland\bcc55\bin
Oops. I didn't notice that statement when I wrote the above. Did you display the path to verify you did it correctly ? In older versions of Windows the path can become too long and attempts to add more stuff will fail.

I did display the path from the command prompt and C:\BORLAND\BCC55\BIN shows up twice; at the end of the string and in the middle. I appended this value in the system variable. I also tried appending it to the user variable but when that did not work I removed it, leaving the value appended to the system variable only.

My OS is Vista

[Allen 0108]

Problem: Can't compile code from cmd.exe even though logged on as administrator.

Solution: Set properties, 'Run as administrator'. In Vista, the requested operation requires elevation.

[Adrian99420]

Hi,

I am currently doing an C++ application which need to run a build file using command prompt. I tried to use the command:

system("c:\desktop\helloworld");
system("bldmake bldfiles winscw");

However I can't run the two command in the same command prompt window. Anypro fren can give me suggestion or good solution? I need this urgently.

Thank you.

Regards,

Adrian

[Allen 0108]

Which compiler are you using?
Which Operating System?

[Adrian99420]

I am using Symbian OS, UIQ3.1SDK.

I just wan to know whether got any C++ code that are able to run more than 1 command in command prompt.

[Duoas]

Two system() calls, two shells executed.

If you want to run more than one command then use system() to execute a shell script. I know nothing about the Symbian OS, but I do believe that there should be some sort of command shell on it?

[Allen 0108]

I am using Symbian OS, UIQ3.1SDK.

I just wan to know whether got any C++ code that are able to run more than 1 command in command prompt.

I am not sure. You may want to direct your question to some of the veteran posters here.

Regards,

[Adrian99420]

Two system() calls, two shells executed.

If you want to run more than one command then use system() to execute a shell script. I know nothing about the Symbian OS, but I do believe that there should be some sort of command shell on it?

Hi,

The problem I facing is I can't run more than 1 command using the system() function. For example:

system("cd desktop\helloworld");
system("bldmake bldfiles winscw");

The two code will run in the different command prompt window, therefore, I am not able to build the files. I need the two command to run in the same command prompt window. Any suggestion?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Adrian