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How do I compile a text file into a binary as an embedded resource in VC++ 6.0?

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I have a VC++ 6.0 application with an associated text file.  This text file is read in at start up every time the application is run.  However, I don't wish to ship the text file with the executable.  Is there a way of automatically compiling this text file into the binary so that if the text file changes, those changes are automatically compiled into the next build?  In other words, I don't want to simply copy and paste the entire contents of the text file into my source code as the text file may change between builds and I wish to maintain it in its original form.  And I don't have the option of rigging the text file in some way - it comes as is.  In C#, the text file can be added to the project as an embedded resource as per my previous Question (http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Languages/C_Sharp/Q_22804012.html), but now I wish to do the same in VC++ 6.0.

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Comment by KrishnaPG
Hello,

If you would like to have the text file embed as a resource into your native executable, you can follow the technique described at: http://www.geocities.com/krishnapg/SecureAssembly.html

The demo code associated with that article can be a good starting point for you. It has functions to embed any given file as a resource into a target application. It has the encryption code also inside it.

The demo tries embed a manged assembly into a native executable. However, you can use your text file (in place of the managed assembly) to embed into the native executable.

All the best.

P.Gopalakrishna
http://www.geocities.com/krishnapg/
 
 
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