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Compile for DOS in Delphi 2.0
Hi,
I want to compile a program so is runs as a plain old DOS
program, not aware of windows. It needs to run in a existing
DOS box or just under DOS (without the WIN95 interface) without starting all the GUI stuff. I don't want to use
the {$APPTYPE CONSOLE} since it starts a new
DOS Box.
Any idears ?
GK
I want to compile a program so is runs as a plain old DOS
program, not aware of windows. It needs to run in a existing
DOS box or just under DOS (without the WIN95 interface) without starting all the GUI stuff. I don't want to use
the {$APPTYPE CONSOLE} since it starts a new
DOS Box.
Any idears ?
GK
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Hi Jim Bob,
I don't need it to be 16-Bits, 32-Bit is fine. It just that whatever i try, as soon as i start the program in a full screen DOS box it returns to the WIN95 Desktop and the the (Full screen) DOS box gets minimized.
GK
I don't need it to be 16-Bits, 32-Bit is fine. It just that whatever i try, as soon as i start the program in a full screen DOS box it returns to the WIN95 Desktop and the the (Full screen) DOS box gets minimized.
GK
That is very odd. I haven't had that problem. Is your program running inside the minimized DOS box, or does Windows open a 2nd window for your app?
Are you using any Windows units (e.g. forms, controls, etc.) in your console app? It sounds like it's not getting compiled to a proper console app...
JB
Are you using any Windows units (e.g. forms, controls, etc.) in your console app? It sounds like it's not getting compiled to a proper console app...
JB
ASKER
Windows opens a second window for my application. I think i removed all the Forms, Controls etc Units from the uses statement but i need to check that (thats going to be tonight). I'll let you know tomorrow.
GK
GK
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I do not have the availability to check if your solution works (so i can't grade it). It seems okay though so i'll give you the points.
GK
GK
I don't think that Delphi 2 & 3 can create "plain old DOS programs." Delphi 2 & 3 can only create GUI apps (the norm) or Win32 console apps. Plain old DOS apps are 16-bit, and I don't think Delphi 2 & 3 can create 16-bit apps. You may need to resort to Delphi 1...
Regards,
JB