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Compiling C++: Problem in linking

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Hi everybody!

I'm new in C++ and I have some problems when trying to build the executable. I have followed the instructions in the SimConnect website but it doesn't work.
Visual Studio compiles succesfully but the linker gives an error when trying to link to "SimConnect.lib" library.

I haven't found any SimConnect .lib library... just .dll libraries. Does anyone know if it possible to link it to a .dll library instead of a .lib library. Should I look for the "SimConnect.lib" file in the Internet?

Thank you very much!
Jon
 
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Hi,

You need to install the FSX SDK available on the first DVD (only with FSX Professional Edition).
All required files for C++ / Simconnect development are located into <Your Installation Path>\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK

You only need to include Simconnect.h and link with SimConnect.lib

Hope this help.

K.
 
Kristov said:
Hi,

You need to install the FSX SDK available on the first DVD (only with FSX Professional Edition).
All required files for C++ / Simconnect development are located into <Your Installation Path>\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK

You only need to include Simconnect.h and link with SimConnect.lib

Hope this help.

K.
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Thank you very much Kristov! I have just installed the SDK and the linker works....

Now I have another question... I have created an executable from C++ which controls the throttle while pushing keys A and Z. How can I run this? Do I have to execute it after running FSX?

Thank you in advance!
 
You only need to configure the network for using SimConnect.
Follow insructions in the SDK/Core Utilities Kit/SimConnect SDK/SimConnect.htm

With your executable, you need to provide a SimConnect.cfg file
Code: 
[SimConnect]
Protocol=IPv4
Address=192.168.0.2
Port=9017
MaxReceiveSize=4096
DisableNagle=0

You have to be sure the IP address and port are the same for client (your binary) and the server (the Flight Simulator X application).
Start FSX, launch your execautable and enjoy.

K.
 
Kristov said:
You only need to configure the network for using SimConnect.
Follow insructions in the SDK/Core Utilities Kit/SimConnect SDK/SimConnect.htm

With your executable, you need to provide a SimConnect.cfg file
Code: 
[SimConnect]
Protocol=IPv4
Address=192.168.0.2
Port=9017
MaxReceiveSize=4096
DisableNagle=0

You have to be sure the IP address and port are the same for client (your binary) and the server (the Flight Simulator X application).
Start FSX, launch your execautable and enjoy.

K.
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It works! thank you very much Kristov!

Jon
 
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