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Adding a static (.a) library to existing makefile project [message #1798097]

Mon, 12 November 2018 12:32

Kamran Memon

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Registered: November 2018

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Hi All,

I'm working with a large C++ project that has existing custom makefiles.

I've managed to import the project into eclipse via the import 'existing code as makefile project'. The code now compiles and runs.

However, I am now trying to modify the code and want to import a static library into the project. When I try to navigate to project- C/C++ Build- Settings, I notice that there is no 'Tool Settings' and the options to link to libraries is gone.

My question is: is it possible to import a static library (.a) file to eclipse via eclipse GUI or is the only option to go in and modify the makefile myself?

Thanks,

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Re: Adding a static (.a) library to existing makefile project [message #1798176 is a reply to message #1798097]

Tue, 13 November 2018 15:47

Tauno Voipio

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Registered: August 2014

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If you have a Makefile project, you're responsible of the maintenance of the Makefile.

To link the library in, you need to add it to the files to link at the linker command, which may be a g++, gcc or ld command line.

To compile the sources to connect to the library, you need to add the header file of the library to the source includes in the relevant modules.

For instructions on Makefiles, get the GNU make manual from <https://www.gnu.org/software/make/manual/>.

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