Extracting lib file

Question

Hi to everyone.

I have one lib file but don't have the coding for it.  I have to extract the coding from the lib file.

How to do it?

Thanks in advance for the reply.

Answer 1

Hello,

it is not very clear...

your lib is a static library and you want to use it ?

if so, just get a header for your lib, use #include with your header and add the lib to your project link options.

note: if you mean extracting  the source code from a lib if it's not possible...

 

 

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Christophe Pichaud

Answer 2

You cannot extract code from n Dll or Lib file,but you can use the functions that are exported in the Dll or lib.

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Answer 3

Thanks for the reply.

I have to read the code from that library.

It's a static lib only.

Answer 4

Like I said,you can not read code from a Library.Orelse try to be more clear/specific of what you are trying to do.

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Answer 5

I have to read the code from that library.
It's a static lib only.

You would have to disassemble it, then figure out the C code from assembly.
For that you need a good disassembler, know a lot about assembly,
C calling conventions, lots of patience.

Not impossible, but not a trivial task,
If you are asking this question here you are probably no up for it
(sorry, no disrespect, just trying to save you some time)

-- Mihai Nita [Microsoft MVP, Visual C++]
http://www.mihai-nita.net
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