Dummy needs help setting up Compiler (Borland)

[jukeboxjoe]

Installing and running the Command Line Tools
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1. Run freecommandlinetools.exe; choose the
drive and folder into which you want to
install the free C++Builder 5 command line
tool development system.

2. From the bin directory of your installation:
a. Add "c:\Borland\Bcc55"
to the existing path
b. Create a bcc32.cfg file which will set
the compiler options for the Include
and Lib paths (-I and -L switches to
compiler) by adding these lines:
-I"c:\Borland\Bcc55\include"
-L"c:\Borland\Bcc55\lib"
c. Create an ilink32.cfg file which will set
the linker option for the Lib path by
adding this line:
-L"c:\Borland\Bcc55\lib"


How and where do I perform steps 2a,b,c? They assume I'm not a total idiot, but I am!
Just started with C++ and need compiler to finish lessons. Lost my CD with Vis C 6.0. Just started working with software again after many year layoff and now on disability needing re-training. I can build a PC, I just can't remember how to do this! Any help appreciated. Help un-dummify the World!

 

[darktubbly]

For a), if you're using Win2000/XP, read the instructions on this page. Basically, you're editing the PATH environment variable and appending C:\Borland\Bcc55\Bin to it.

If you use DOS/Win98, edit your C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT file and add the following line:

PATH=%PATH%;C:\Borland\Bcc55\Bin

Parts b) and c) have instructions on this page. It looks like you just have to create two files with Notepad and save them in the appropriate locations.

It's been a while since I've used Builder, but you might want to check out this freeware IDE for it.

 

[jukeboxjoe]

Thanks very much for your help!
I'll use the win98 instructions.
Also thanks for other info.
JukeboxJoe