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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.
Linker option not available when trying to add addional libraries in visual studio 2019
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Robert Scott
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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.
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David Lowndes 4,726 Reputation points2021-12-15T18:27:42.37+00:00 What's your project type? An EXE, DLL, or perhaps a static library?
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Robert Scott 1 Reputation point
2021-12-15T19:19:47.27+00:00 i think it's a static library. but just when i go to project > properties the linker option isnt there and im not sure how to get it or if theres another way to add a library
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David Lowndes 4,726 Reputation points
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Minxin Yu 13,501 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff2021-12-16T06:53:39.05+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.
Best regards,
Minxin Yu
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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.
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RLWA32 49,536 Reputation points2021-12-16T16:19:36.967+00:00 If you are creating a static library you could have used the existing property sheet to specify other static libs as an input.
For example,
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