libxl library setup in C++ on Windows

Question

I am trying to use the library libxl in C++/VS2012. However, I got the error message

the program can't start because libxl.dll is missing from your computer

I have well followed the instructions for the setup of this library such as adding directory in my project, adding libxl.lib in the project dependencies and copying the libxl.dll file to the project directory.

I have also tried to install the .dll file with this link http://www.fastwindowstweaker.com/dll-file/libxl.dll-722052.html but it didn't work.

Do you see how can I fix this ?

Answer 1

According to your error message, you successfully compiled program. Program can not be started due to libxl.dll missing. You can read dynamic-link library search order on MSDN (https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms682586(v=vs.85).aspx) to find out where you can place dll. Try to put libxl.dll near your executable. Than try to use dependencywalker(http://www.dependencywalker.com/) to see which dependencies not satisfied.

Answer 2

Yeah, I had exactly the same error yesterday...

Sure you copied the .dll itself and not the .lib? :P

With the .dll inside the project dir it should work. Otherwise you missed something in the configuration steps before, see http://libxl.com/vscpp.html.