cl Compiler throws errors for external header file
I am working on a project where I need to control some hardware through an API provided by the manufacturer of the device. There are code-examples given, which should compile fine. Some of the functionality is defined in .h-header files provided with the API. When I copy and paste one of the programming examples into my .c-file (including the referenced .h-Headers in the same folder) the cl compiler I access through my VS 2017 Native Tools Command Prompt throws excpetions/errors, mostly C2059 and C2061 errors. For example:
Microsoft (R) C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 19.10.25019 for x64
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
pco_controller.c
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(155): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'SHORT'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(156): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'ZZwAlignDummy'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(156): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(157): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'dwStatusDll'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(157): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(158): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'dwStatusDrv'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(158): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(159): error C2059: syntax error: '}'
When we take a look into the sc2_SDKStructures.h file, we find:
typedef struct // Buffer list structure for PCO_WaitforBuffer
{
SHORT sBufNr;
WORD ZZwAlignDummy;
DWORD dwStatusDll;
DWORD dwStatusDrv; // 12
} PCO_Buflist;
As I am totally new to C-programming I dont understand the errors and given the fact that the headers were provided by the manufacturer of the hardware, I dont see why their code should be wrong.
c hardware
asked Nov 13 '18 at 12:45
Zi1mannZi1mann
103111
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I am working on a project where I need to control some hardware through an API provided by the manufacturer of the device. There are code-examples given, which should compile fine. Some of the functionality is defined in .h-header files provided with the API. When I copy and paste one of the programming examples into my .c-file (including the referenced .h-Headers in the same folder) the cl compiler I access through my VS 2017 Native Tools Command Prompt throws excpetions/errors, mostly C2059 and C2061 errors. For example:
Microsoft (R) C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 19.10.25019 for x64
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
pco_controller.c
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(155): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'SHORT'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(156): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'ZZwAlignDummy'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(156): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(157): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'dwStatusDll'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(157): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(158): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'dwStatusDrv'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(158): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(159): error C2059: syntax error: '}'
When we take a look into the sc2_SDKStructures.h file, we find:
typedef struct // Buffer list structure for PCO_WaitforBuffer
{
SHORT sBufNr;
WORD ZZwAlignDummy;
DWORD dwStatusDll;
DWORD dwStatusDrv; // 12
} PCO_Buflist;
As I am totally new to C-programming I dont understand the errors and given the fact that the headers were provided by the manufacturer of the hardware, I dont see why their code should be wrong.
c hardware
asked Nov 13 '18 at 12:45
Zi1mannZi1mann
103111
3
SHORT is defined in yet another header file. find that one and include it in sdkstructures.h. it's probably windows.h
– Serve Laurijssen
Nov 13 '18 at 12:48
1
The same holds true, of course, for WORD and DWORD, which are probably declared in the same file.
– Mawg
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
Can I also include it in my actual source code or do I need to include them in every Header file (as I use some of them and there are multiple errors for every included header file)
– Zi1mann
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
add a comment |
I am working on a project where I need to control some hardware through an API provided by the manufacturer of the device. There are code-examples given, which should compile fine. Some of the functionality is defined in .h-header files provided with the API. When I copy and paste one of the programming examples into my .c-file (including the referenced .h-Headers in the same folder) the cl compiler I access through my VS 2017 Native Tools Command Prompt throws excpetions/errors, mostly C2059 and C2061 errors. For example:
Microsoft (R) C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 19.10.25019 for x64
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
pco_controller.c
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(155): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'SHORT'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(156): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'ZZwAlignDummy'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(156): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(157): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'dwStatusDll'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(157): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(158): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'dwStatusDrv'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(158): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(159): error C2059: syntax error: '}'
When we take a look into the sc2_SDKStructures.h file, we find:
typedef struct // Buffer list structure for PCO_WaitforBuffer
{
SHORT sBufNr;
WORD ZZwAlignDummy;
DWORD dwStatusDll;
DWORD dwStatusDrv; // 12
} PCO_Buflist;
As I am totally new to C-programming I dont understand the errors and given the fact that the headers were provided by the manufacturer of the hardware, I dont see why their code should be wrong.
c hardware
asked Nov 13 '18 at 12:45
Zi1mannZi1mann
103111
I am working on a project where I need to control some hardware through an API provided by the manufacturer of the device. There are code-examples given, which should compile fine. Some of the functionality is defined in .h-header files provided with the API. When I copy and paste one of the programming examples into my .c-file (including the referenced .h-Headers in the same folder) the cl compiler I access through my VS 2017 Native Tools Command Prompt throws excpetions/errors, mostly C2059 and C2061 errors. For example:
Microsoft (R) C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 19.10.25019 for x64
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
pco_controller.c
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(155): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'SHORT'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(156): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'ZZwAlignDummy'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(156): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(157): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'dwStatusDll'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(157): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(158): error C2061: syntax error: identifier 'dwStatusDrv'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(158): error C2059: syntax error: ';'
c:usersoptical microscopedesktopvinzenzpco.edge 5.5pco_controllersc2_SDKS
tructures.h(159): error C2059: syntax error: '}'
When we take a look into the sc2_SDKStructures.h file, we find:
typedef struct // Buffer list structure for PCO_WaitforBuffer
{
SHORT sBufNr;
WORD ZZwAlignDummy;
DWORD dwStatusDll;
DWORD dwStatusDrv; // 12
} PCO_Buflist;
As I am totally new to C-programming I dont understand the errors and given the fact that the headers were provided by the manufacturer of the hardware, I dont see why their code should be wrong.
c hardware
c hardware
asked Nov 13 '18 at 12:45
Zi1mannZi1mann
103111
asked Nov 13 '18 at 12:45
Zi1mannZi1mann
103111
asked Nov 13 '18 at 12:45
Zi1mannZi1mann
103111
asked Nov 13 '18 at 12:45
Zi1mannZi1mann
103111
asked Nov 13 '18 at 12:45
Zi1mannZi1mann
103111
103111
3
SHORT is defined in yet another header file. find that one and include it in sdkstructures.h. it's probably windows.h
– Serve Laurijssen
Nov 13 '18 at 12:48
1
The same holds true, of course, for WORD and DWORD, which are probably declared in the same file.
– Mawg
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
Can I also include it in my actual source code or do I need to include them in every Header file (as I use some of them and there are multiple errors for every included header file)
– Zi1mann
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
add a comment |
3
SHORT is defined in yet another header file. find that one and include it in sdkstructures.h. it's probably windows.h
– Serve Laurijssen
Nov 13 '18 at 12:48
1
The same holds true, of course, for WORD and DWORD, which are probably declared in the same file.
– Mawg
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
Can I also include it in my actual source code or do I need to include them in every Header file (as I use some of them and there are multiple errors for every included header file)
– Zi1mann
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
3
3
SHORT is defined in yet another header file. find that one and include it in sdkstructures.h. it's probably windows.h
– Serve Laurijssen
Nov 13 '18 at 12:48
SHORT is defined in yet another header file. find that one and include it in sdkstructures.h. it's probably windows.h
– Serve Laurijssen
Nov 13 '18 at 12:48
1
1
The same holds true, of course, for WORD and DWORD, which are probably declared in the same file.
– Mawg
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
The same holds true, of course, for WORD and DWORD, which are probably declared in the same file.
– Mawg
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
Can I also include it in my actual source code or do I need to include them in every Header file (as I use some of them and there are multiple errors for every included header file)
– Zi1mann
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
Can I also include it in my actual source code or do I need to include them in every Header file (as I use some of them and there are multiple errors for every included header file)
– Zi1mann
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
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SHORT is defined in yet another header file. find that one and include it in sdkstructures.h. it's probably windows.h
– Serve Laurijssen
Nov 13 '18 at 12:48
1
The same holds true, of course, for WORD and DWORD, which are probably declared in the same file.
– Mawg
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55
Can I also include it in my actual source code or do I need to include them in every Header file (as I use some of them and there are multiple errors for every included header file)
– Zi1mann
Nov 13 '18 at 12:55