Anthony Williams wrote:
Hi,
I've just started on a project which is Windows CE based, using Microsoft Embedded Visual C++ V3 and V4, and I'm having trouble using boost. There are several #defines in the code that cover Windows CE (e.g. BOOST_NO_ANSI_APIS), so somebody must be using boost successfully.
I've used but only some of Boost libraries like smart pointers, any, and other small stuff, with eVC++ 4.0 and Visual C++ 8.0
So, my first question is: what compiler(s) are people using for Windows CE?
I used to use eVC++ 3.0 for ~1 year, next I was glad to move to eVC++ 4.0. Finally, I'm extremely happy and my psyche is healthier after I moved to Visual C++ 8.0 :-) Certainly, selection of toolset depends on a) target platform and b) budget becasue Visual C++ 8.0 is not free. Here you can find a nice matrix presenting what Windows CE-based systems are supported by what tools: http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile/archive/2005/06/02/424382.aspx Generally, if you are able to drop eVC++ line, do it as fast as you can.
Secondly, though these compilers are pretty similar to MSVC6 in terms of direct C++ language support,
eVC++ 3.0 and 4.0 are just Visual C++ 6.0, so these are considered as the same compiler in terms of C++ support - *weak support*
they are further hampered by the lack of exceptions and RTTI for the Windows CE targets needed for my project, and by the lack of a decent Standard Library.
You can install RTTI patch for Windows CE 4.x platform: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;%5BLN%5D;830482
I've managed to overcome the latter by using STLPort 5.1, but much of boost is still not usable due to the lack of exceptions and RTTI --- I can't even use simple stuff like lexical_cast! Am I the only one in this boat, or has anyone got any recommendations?
Try the patch above and check if it helps. Cheers -- Mateusz Loskot http://mateusz.loskot.net