dashboard_tactics_pi : fatal error LNK1181

[Schnapsy]

I compile OpenCPN and some plugins without problem.

Yesterday, when trying to compile the dashboard_tactics_pi plugin, I got an error message: LINK: fatal error LNK1181: impossible to open the input file 'opencpn.lib'. (see illustration)

What do I need to modify or add to this plugin to be able to compile it?

[rgleason]

you need opencpn.lib and cmakelists.txt should have a path to it.


You do not say what version or repository you are using.


We are in the middle of a big transition so this may be related, but the master branch should work.
Is this Windows? What repos? What branch?


Why aren't you using the PIM version?

[Schnapsy]

Sorry Rick for responding late; I will try to clarify my approach.

Opencpn 5.8.4 on Win10.
Of course, I use the plugin manager.
The repo I use must be yours, it is at this address:
https://github.com/rgleason/dashboard_tactics_pi/

In this specific case, dashboard_tactics_pi, I simply want to modify/customize one or two plugin parameters.
I do this without any problem on other plugins, that's why I'm surprised by this error message...

you need opencpn.lib and cmakelists.txt should have a path to it.

This is indeed what I understood by reading different threads on the forum, such as
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post3106699
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post2888946
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post2842074

However, I still haven't figured out how to do it, especially since in the "cmakelists.txt" file of my compilation, there is no trace of a path to opencpn.lib and I don't know where and how to write it.

[rgleason]

I am not sure, but you don't specify a branch.
Normally for this plugin I use the mnt151-frontend2 branch.
but right now I have created a new branch called "streamline"


That branch uses a libs directory with

C:\Users\fcgle\source\dashboard_tactics_pi\libs\oc pn-api\msvc
which has opencpn.lib.


Please try that branch for now.

We are going to be re-configuring this plugin quite a lot in the next few weeks, so it will be changing.

[Schnapsy]

We are going to be re-configuring this plugin quite a lot in the next few weeks, so it will be changing.

OK
After several unsuccessful attempts, I think I will wait, especially since there is no emergency...

[Schnapsy]

Originally Posted by rgleason

I am not sure, but you don't specify a branch.
Normally for this plugin I use the mnt151-frontend2 branch.
...

I didn't quite understand this explanation.
After a few nights of sleep and a little perspective, I confirm that the compilation works perfectly.
Thanks again