How can i use the resource compiler to compile my resource file?

[SomeAmazingGuy]

I've been digging around the menu of codeblocks and i can't find an option that enables me to use the resource compiler. I need to compile my .rc file into an .res so that i can link it to my program

[LB]

What compiler are you using?

In my experience, .rc/.res files are only for Microsoft's compiler, not GCC or other compilers. GCC may have some support but it is not anywhere near as close to what you would get using Visual Studio.

[andywestken]

windres is the GNU tool that corresponds with the Microsoft rc.exe tool

http://www.mingw.org/wiki/MS_resource_compiler

Note that windres must be used to compile your .rc file to a .o, not a .res, if you are using the GCC linker.

Andy