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| Dev-C++ quirks |
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Schyfis
Member #9,752
May 2008
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Since I began using Dev-C++, I started noticing odd things that it does. This picture speaks for itself: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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gnolam
Member #2,030
March 2002
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The first looks like an attempt at autocompletion. I have no idea on the second one. You might want to consider switching to Code::Blocks - it's a much saner IDE than the buggy mess that is Dev-C++. -- |
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BAF
Member #2,981
December 2002
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You're on Windows, so I'd recommend MSVC Express. It's by far the best free IDE out there. |
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Schyfis
Member #9,752
May 2008
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I know, I know. I just wasn't really in the mood to convert it to PNG. If anyone has trouble viewing it, I'll convert it. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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decepto
Member #7,102
April 2006
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The last release of dev-c++ was 42 months ago. -------------------------------------------------- |
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jhuuskon
Member #302
April 2000
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Quote: I think the MSVC install came out at 2GB. When you compare that to my current 4.16GB of free space, it's easy to see how valuable it is. MSVC Express. MSVC# express installation is around 120mb, I don't think the C++ version would be much bigger... You don't deserve my sig. |
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Bob Keane
Member #7,342
June 2006
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I went to Bloodshed's website, noticed only betas were offered. Maybe I did not look far enough into the site. I remember installing it and seeing something about pop up help blocks, perhaps a reinstall will fix the problem? If you tell me what options are listed under tools, I might remember more. By reading this sig, I, the reader, agree to render my soul to Bob Keane. I, the reader, understand this is a legally binding contract and freely render my soul. |
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BAF
Member #2,981
December 2002
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Quote: I know, I know. I just wasn't really in the mood to convert it to PNG. You know, even MS Paint can save directly to PNG these days. No conversion necessary (assuming you print screen and had it on your clipboard anyway). And MSVC Express is nowhere near 2GB. It's pretty slim. And I don't think that 2GB figure is for MSVC (non Express) alone... my installation of VS 2008 is only clocking in at 1.7GB. VS 2005 with just about everything on here is 2.29GB as well. |
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Bob Keane
Member #7,342
June 2006
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I just installed Dev C++ 4.9.9.2 (? version number). Try going into tools, editor options, class browsing, completion at the bottom of the screen, then unselect use code completion cache. By reading this sig, I, the reader, agree to render my soul to Bob Keane. I, the reader, understand this is a legally binding contract and freely render my soul. |
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blargmob
Member #8,356
February 2007
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dev-c++ SUCKS. MSVC is the only real IDE. 'nuff said. --- |
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Gnatinator
Member #2,330
May 2002
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Dev-C++ is really really old. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone anymore. I would recommend Code::Blocks (www.codeblocks.org). It's fantastic, and outclasses Dev-C++ in almost every way.
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Gr4|\|f
Member #9,499
February 2008
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Suggestion: Stop trying to code with Windows. Others have tried, and look at the abominations that they've made: -Microsoft Outlook The list goes on... Don't allow yourself to join the Lost. Ping me @ 127.0.0.1 |
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LennyLen
Member #5,313
December 2004
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Ah yes, because everything every written for every OS works wonderfully. Suggestion: Don't listen to idiots.
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Tobias Dammers
Member #2,604
August 2002
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If you really must use an IDE, stay away from Dev-Cpp. MSVC is quite good, although it does things differently compared to GNU-based tools (ie XML-based "projects" and "solutions" instead of the Unix-style makefile approach), which makes coding in a cross-platform way a bit harder (but not too much IMO). --- |
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Gr4|\|f
Member #9,499
February 2008
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Ah yes, because everything every written for every OS works wonderfully. Exaggeration misinterpreted as generalization? Humor converted to Evidence for Idiocy? It sounds like you're the one in need of repremandation. Ping me @ 127.0.0.1 |
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BAF
Member #2,981
December 2002
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Suggestion: Don't try to code with Linux. Others have tried, and look at the abominations that they've made: -GNU! The list goes on... Don't allow yourself to join the Lost. |
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Gr4|\|f
Member #9,499
February 2008
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Quote: Suggestion: Don't try to code with Linux. Others have tried, and look at the abominations that they've made: -GNU! The list goes on... Don't allow yourself to join the Lost.
Ping me @ 127.0.0.1 |
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blargmob
Member #8,356
February 2007
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owned. --- |
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Bob Keane
Member #7,342
June 2006
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I think we've been had. Schyfis clearly intended this thread to become a flame war regarding IDEs. A pox on his house!>:( By reading this sig, I, the reader, agree to render my soul to Bob Keane. I, the reader, understand this is a legally binding contract and freely render my soul. |
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Arthur Kalliokoski
Second in Command
February 2005
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Don't try to code with an IDE at all. Others have tried, and look at the abominations that they've made: -Microsoft Outlook The list goes on... Be sane, use a text editor and compiler from the command line. They all watch too much MSNBC... they get ideas. |
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Neil Black
Member #7,867
October 2006
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Don't use a text editor, it was likely programmed in an IDE and is thus tainted. Use pen and paper, and claim user error when the program does nothing.
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Timorg
Member #2,028
March 2002
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I'm not so convinced 'edlin' was written with an ide. It was made in 1980 and I don't think there was much in the way of ide's back then. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Arthur Kalliokoski
Second in Command
February 2005
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The IDE only displayed one line at a time They all watch too much MSNBC... they get ideas. |
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Plus you'll gain a better understanding of what's happening "under the hood" when you hit F7.