How to use opensource C library in Visual C++

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I was trying to use a c library libwebsockets(https://github.com/warmcat/libwebsockets) for my c++ program. I followed the manual and it creates a visual studio solution and it works.

Since I am not used to develop a program on a windows 7 visual studio environment, I am not sure how library works. It looks like solution contains some test codes and core libraries.

In a windows7 environment, what is the best way to develop a C++ project using this this C library?

I am considering two ways which are:

Add the c projects on the c++ project
Add the c++ project on the c projects

You create your project and link the library into it as any other library. In the same solution or not, depending on how you want to do it. — Sami Kuhmonen, Jul 16 '15 at 05:09
How do I link the library to a current project? Should I add all library project folders in my solution? — Peter Hwang, Jul 16 '15 at 05:17

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

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Create two different Projects: One for the C lib and the other for your C++ Code. Then build the C Code into a *.lib File and add it to your C++ Project using this Answer: How to include libraries in Visual Studio 2012?

You can add both Projects into one Solution so they are easily accessible.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

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answered Jul 16 '15 at 06:37

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 16 '15 at 21:33

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Use CMake utility to create VS project files out of make files.

answered Jul 16 '15 at 21:33

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How to use opensource C library in Visual C++

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