How to run graphics program in Dev-C++ Compiler :

 

Configuring DevC++ :

To run graphics programs in DevC++ we first need to download some files and after download we have to paste those files in its correct position. Just follow the steps given bellow properly -

Step 1:  Download necessary files, to download click here.

Step 2:  Extract the contents of the zip file.

Step 3:  Go to the location where DevC++ is installed, let its E drive. Now copy the graphics.h and winbgim.h file form the extracted folder and paste it into the E:\Dev-Cpp\MinGw64\include folder and E:\Dev-Cpp\MinGw64\x86-64-w64-mingw32\include folder.

Step 4: Now copy the libbgi.a file into the E:\Dev-Cpp\MinGw64\lib folder and in E:\Dev-Cpp\MinGw64\x86-64-w64-mingw32\lib folder.

Step 6:  Copy the ConsoleAppGraphics.template and ConsoleApp_cpp_graph.txt files and paste them inside the E:\Dev-Cpp\Templates floder.

Now we are done with configuring of the Dev-C++ to support graphics programming.

Running the graphics program :

Step 1:  Open Dev-C++ , Click file -> New -> Project.

Step 2:  Now give a project name and make sure that the selected language is C++ and also make sure that you get the Console Graphics option.

Step 3: Choose the TDM-GCC 32-bit Profiling.

Step 4:  Copy the following code to the editor window and save it.

Step 5: Go to project menu and choose Project Options.

Step 6: Now go to the Parameters tab and in the Linker field, enter the following text:

                -lbgi

                -lgdi32

                -lcomdlg32

                -luuid

                -loleaut32

                -lole32

Step 7: Click OK .

Step 8: Now compile and run the code to see the output.