What Compiler Does Autoit Use?

[RJP Computing]

What programming language is autoit written in? I just wanted to know. Maybe a better way to ask is what compiler is used? I know it is written in C++.

[Valik]

I think most of the developers use VC 7. However, I think Jon still compiles the releases with VC 6 because it is slightly smaller in size. Jon has also said it should compile on MingW, although I've never tested it with that compiler.

[Valik]

Messing with my head, Larry? I'm 98% sure you had a post in this thread, too.

And I drink too much...

(this post was NOT editted by Larry)

Edited March 12, 2004 by Larry

[RJP Computing]

Another question about VC7. It can produce .exe that don't require the .NET framework? If so, I had no idea cause I hate virtual machines. (Sorry if I step on anyones feet, it is just my opinion)

Thanks

[Valik]

The .NET is just a name. It still functions as just a regular ole C++ compiler. It does have new options and crap to build .NET stuff with managed extensions and all that bullplop, but it can still build C++ stuff, too. Supposedly it's a very standards complient compiler for C++, too.

And now I KNOW Larry's trying to mess with my head.

Edit: And I don't drink at all, thank you very much. Maybe you're the one who's drinking? Hmm...

Edited March 12, 2004 by Valik

[Jon]

VC7 seems to produce smaller native exes than VC6 but after upx compression the VC6 are usually 3KB smaller. I do all my writing in VC7 and then just the final release compile with VC6.

It did compile on Mingw but I broke something in the last couple of release by using some #define that wasn't in the MingW includes. It will work again eventually