dbase

[seeker62]

Does c++ have a dbase lib that will be there out of the box? I am trying to use SGLAPI without any success. Am also using code::blocks without much success.

[coder777]

Does c++ have a dbase lib that will be there out of the box?

No, the SQLAPI++ looks good. What is the problem?

[seeker62]

I put #include<sqlapi.h> and when i compile error indicates it can not find file or directory pointing to sqlapi.h. what is comfusing me is the directory SQLAPI is in my project folder and when I type the include statement several sql header files are given as options. Yet compiler (gcc for c++ 17) can not find it. Thanks for your continued help

[jonnin]

it doesn't work like that. you have to tell it where the folder is, even if its 'right there' ... using a makefile, an IDE project, a compiler flag (ok for starting out / tiny projects), or explicit include (not recommended).
the compiler flag is -L
explicit is like #include "C:\folder\whatever.h"
makefiles are a big side track to learn to do if you don't know them.
ide setups vary, but its going to be as simple as click and add a folder.

saying this:
#include <...>
means that the compiler has been told, somehow, what folders to search. It can't guess even if its a sub folder of the code.

[seeker62]

Ok thank you. I am using code::block as an ide so I will learn how to tell the compiler where sqlapi is to be found. Thanks again. All have been very helpful

[coder777]

In addition to the include path you need also the library. See this:

https://www.learncpp.com/cpp-tutorial/a3-using-libraries-with-codeblocks/

for how to do that.