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Linker option not available when trying to add addional libraries in visual studio 2019

Robert Scott 1 Reputation point
2021-12-15T18:16:53+00:00

I'm trying to reference additional libraries in visual studio 2019 but when i right click on the project and go to properties the linker option is not there. Is there something that i didnt install properly when setting up visual studio? What am I missing? Thank you in advance.

-Rob

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  1. David Lowndes 4,711 Reputation points
    2021-12-15T20:19:21.573+00:00

    That's how it should be - a static library is just a .LIB file with the object code.
    It's the LIB command that "links" (joins) object files into a .LIB.

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  2. Minxin Yu 11,026 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-12-16T06:53:39.05+00:00

    Hi, @Robert Scott
    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

    i think it's a static library.

    You can confirm which project you are using in Properties > General > Configuration Type.
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    Best regards,

    Minxin Yu

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  3. Robert Scott 1 Reputation point
    2021-12-16T15:41:57.45+00:00

    Sorry, but i dont think anyone is understanding me. See the picture above how it does not have a link option in the left hand pannel. That is what i was also missing. I installed vcpkg and now it is there and i can link external libraries. Thanks for offering some help though.