How do I link a static library in a cpp source file?

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There's a #pragma command to link in a library from the source file rather than from the project settings. I just can't seem to remember it.

Can anyone here remind me?

Thanks

This is compiler-specific and does not work, in general, in C++. — Michael Aaron Safyan
– Michael Aaron Safyan, Commented Mar 4, 2010 at 10:27
Linking is outside the scope of a source file. Linking usually involves combining translated source files without their knowledge. This is commonly done in a makefile, build file or project file. — Thomas Matthews
– Thomas Matthews, Commented Jun 15, 2012 at 19:38
What compiler & platform? Could be different on PC, Linux or embedded system. — Thomas Matthews
– Thomas Matthews, Commented Jun 15, 2012 at 19:39
This question is similar to: How can I add a (.a) static library to a C++ program?. If you believe it’s different, please edit the question, make it clear how it’s different and/or how the answers on that question are not helpful for your problem. — JAYD3V
– JAYD3V, Commented Jan 4 at 1:30

John Knoeller · Accepted Answer · 2010-03-04 10:24:52Z

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#pragma comment(lib, "library")

answered Mar 4, 2010 at 10:24

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Abubacker Nainamohamed · Accepted Answer · 2010-03-04 10:28:14Z

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You mean this thing #pragma comment(lib, "Library")

answered Mar 4, 2010 at 10:28

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