A smart way to include libs...

[CyberCarsten]

Hi
I am learning Direct3D, and I need to compile alot of samples along the way. But every time, I have to browse my hdd to include d3dx9.lib, d3d9.lib and winmm.lib. I once had a header file that could include them just by adding that header to the project....anyone know how to do it?

[CornedBee]

The libs should be in the compiler's lib lookup path (set it via the VC++ Options, not the Project Options). Then you can simply write their names in the "Additional Libraries" part of the Linker Options in the Project Options.

For the header method, you still need the correct path, and then you have a header full of stuff like
#pragma comment(lib, "libname.lib")

[CyberCarsten]

Yes, it was that code I once had
As far as the Additional Libraries, I cant find them in the compiler options....i am using VS.NET Pro.

[CyberCarsten]

I found the Additional Lib path, but now my projects won't compile

[CornedBee]

Tools->Options->Projects->VC++ Directories->Library Files
is the library search path.
Project Options->Linker->Input
is the additional library list.