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diff --git a/README.MSWindows.txt b/README.MSWindows.txt index e5d8e846f..c9de96d74 100644 --- a/README.MSWindows.txt +++ b/README.MSWindows.txt @@ -535,9 +535,22 @@ is changed, the corresponding .cxx file will be recompiled. Windows has a flag that determines whether an application runs in the foreground with a console or in the background -without a console. Use the "-mwindows" option to make your -application run in the background and "-mconsole" to run in -the foreground. +without a console. + +If you're using gcc (i.e. MinGW or Cygwin), then use the +linker option "-mwindows" to make your application run in +the background and "-mconsole" to run in the foreground. Use +fltk-config --ldflags to see appropriate linker flags, or use +fltk-config --compile to compile a single source file. + +If you're using MS VC++, then you must set the linker option +"/subsystem:windows" to create a "Windows" program (w/o console +window), or set the linker option "/subsystem:console" for a +console program, i.e. with a console window. These options +are set differently in the FLTK project files, depending on +whether you select a "Debug" or "Release" build. + +Other compilers and build systems may have different options. Keep in mind that a windows application cannot send output to stdout, even if you run it from an existing console @@ -606,3 +619,4 @@ The following links may be of use: Oct 25 2010 - matt: restructured entire document and verified instructions Dec 20 2010 - matt: merged with README.win32 Dec 22 2010 - AlbrechtS: added newer Cygwin (cross/mingw-w64) options +Feb 24 2012 - AlbrechtS: clarified console window FAQ |