can not find my lib files to link

Question

I am trying to find a lib file that I created. I changed the configuration type to static lib. Then I rebuild the application. When I go to the debug folder in windows, I see the .lib file. but when I create a new application and try to add it to "additional Library Directories" I go to the exact folder and it does not show up.

Answer 1

You should use Project - Linker - Input - Additional Dependencies to add your created library. So, the directories is not what you want to change.

There are 2 simple ways to include that lib in your new project.

First one - just copy this lib to your new projects folder and add it's name at the Additional Dependencies input field.

The second - add a new project to the same solution and set it's dependency to your first project. This way your library will be linked automatically.

Answer 2

The AdditionalLibraryDirectories setting is for, well, directories. You add the directory the lib is in there, and add the lib's name to AdditionalDependencies