Generating libraries

There are two main types of libraries in Eiffel: precompiled Eiffel libraries and C libraries. Both kinds of libraries can be created via EiffelStudio. The former can only be used in Eiffel projects, C libraries can be used either in Eiffel programs, or in standard C programs.

To generate an Eiffel precompiled library:

• Select the Precompilation Wizard in the Tools menu and follow the instructions,

or

• Launch a new EiffelStudio session,
• Select your project
• Change the action to Precompile,
• Click Open

To generate a dynamically linked C library using Eiffel code:

• Generate a definition file for this library, via the Dynamic library Builder ,
• Open the Project Settings dialog,
• In the Advanced section, set the Shared Library Definition,
• Enter the name of the definition you created in the first step(including the path if necessary),
• Compile the current project.

The generated C library should be located in the EIFGENs|target_name|W_code directory in the directory of your project.

To generate a C library from a C compiler, please refer to the documentation of your C compiler.

See Also:
Using libraries
CECIL library: calling Eiffel routines from C programs
Command line options