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Is it possible to export a template class from a standard WIN32 dll? I''ve tried it and I gather it can''t be done (either that or im not doing it right).
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DLL exporting template classes
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I''m guessing you are using VC++ 6.0
( Because Borland C++ Builder 5.0 does it without a hitch )
VC++ is very picky about exported classes and templates, including member variables of classes that are exported.
Basically, VC++ allows you to export template instantiations. ( As does C++Builder )
But the must be EXPLICIT instantiations e.g.
template class __declspec(dllexport) std::vector;
To export a vector of longs.
Look it up on MSDN or online help - there''s info on exactly how to do it.
( Because Borland C++ Builder 5.0 does it without a hitch )
VC++ is very picky about exported classes and templates, including member variables of classes that are exported.
Basically, VC++ allows you to export template instantiations. ( As does C++Builder )
But the must be EXPLICIT instantiations e.g.
template class __declspec(dllexport) std::vector
To export a vector of longs.
Look it up on MSDN or online help - there''s info on exactly how to do it.
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