Version info tab missing

[Boris]

I have taken over a project which when compiled creates a DLL which has no
version info tab. When you do a right-click with your mouse on the DLL file
there is no version info. I checked some other DLLs I created so far - they
all have a version info tab. I didn't know that it is possible to hide the
version info tab at all. But what is more important: How do I get it back?
The project does contain the well-known AssemblyInfo.cpp file with lots of
information like version number etc. but for some reason you can't see this
information when you right-click on the DLL?

Thanks in advance,
Boris

[Pavel A.]

"Boris" wrote:

I have taken over a project which when compiled creates a DLL which has no
version info tab. When you do a right-click with your mouse on the DLL file
there is no version info. I checked some other DLLs I created so far - they
all have a version info tab. I didn't know that it is possible to hide the
version info tab at all. But what is more important: How do I get it back?
The project does contain the well-known AssemblyInfo.cpp file with lots of
information like version number etc. but for some reason you can't see this
information when you right-click on the DLL?

Thanks in advance,
Boris

Apologies but this is a pretty beginner question.
Maybe you should not take that project and take a training
in Visual Studio or win32 instead ?

Regards,
--PA

[Tomas Restrepo \(MVP\)]

Boris,

I have taken over a project which when compiled creates a DLL which has no
version info tab. When you do a right-click with your mouse on the DLL file
there is no version info. I checked some other DLLs I created so far - they
all have a version info tab. I didn't know that it is possible to hide the
version info tab at all. But what is more important: How do I get it back?
The project does contain the well-known AssemblyInfo.cpp file with lots of
information like version number etc. but for some reason you can't see this
information when you right-click on the DLL?

For MC++ assemblies, you need to add a regular unmanaged VERSIONINFO
resource. The compiler won't create it from the attributes in
AssemblyInfo.cpp like the C# and VB.NET compilers do.
--
Tomas Restrepo
to****@mvps.org
http://www.winterdom.com/

[Boris]

Tomas Restrepo (MVP) wrote:

Boris,

I have taken over a project which when compiled creates a DLL which
has no version info tab. When you do a right-click with your mouse
on the DLL file there is no version info. I checked some other DLLs
I created so far - they all have a version info tab. I didn't know
that it is possible to hide the version info tab at all. But what is
more important: How do I get it back? The project does contain the
well-known AssemblyInfo.cpp file with lots of information like
version number etc. but for some reason you can't see this
information when you right-click on the DLL?

For MC++ assemblies, you need to add a regular unmanaged VERSIONINFO
resource. The compiler won't create it from the attributes in
AssemblyInfo.cpp like the C# and VB.NET compilers do.

I see. Thanks for your help!

[Boris]

Pavel A. wrote:

"Boris" wrote:

I have taken over a project which when compiled creates a DLL which
has no version info tab. When you do a right-click with your mouse
on the DLL file there is no version info. I checked some other DLLs
I created so far - they all have a version info tab. I didn't know
that it is possible to hide the version info tab at all. But what is
more important: How do I get it back? The project does contain the
well-known AssemblyInfo.cpp file with lots of information like
version number etc. but for some reason you can't see this
information when you right-click on the DLL?

Thanks in advance,
Boris

Apologies but this is a pretty beginner question.
Maybe you should not take that project and take a training
in Visual Studio or win32 instead ?

Thanks for your advice but most of the time I have to concentrate on some
real work instead of solving beginner questions.

Boris

[Sebastian Dau]

Apologies but this is a pretty beginner question.
Maybe you should not take that project and take a training
in Visual Studio or win32 instead ?

Regards,

Shame on you for blaming others for some missing knowledge.
Purpose of a news group is to ask questions and to get appropriate answers.
If people would know the answers to there questions they would not need to
ask.
This NG's name does not contain "expert" or "professional" anyhow so
please be kindful and accept that others might know fewer things then you in
certain fields!

Best regards, Sebastian Dau.

[Pavel A.]

"Sebastian Dau" wrote:

Apologies but this is a pretty beginner question.
Maybe you should not take that project and take a training
in Visual Studio or win32 instead ?

Regards,

Shame on you for blaming others for some missing knowledge.
Purpose of a news group is to ask questions and to get appropriate answers.
If people would know the answers to there questions they would not need to
ask.
This NG's name does not contain "expert" or "professional" anyhow so
please be kindful and accept that others might know fewer things then you in
certain fields!

Best regards, Sebastian Dau.

Thanks. I got your point. Please note that I haven't blamed anybody.
What I wrote actually was a very useful and timely advice.
If the OP takes it, he won't regret (and also his manager and customers).

Imagine you're riding in a car on a speed road
and notice that your driver does not know how to adjust
his seat and mirrors. Probably you'll ask him to stop, and jump out of
the car - because these minor details give a clear hint that riding
with him can end badly.

Best regards,
--PA