How do I build an import library (.lib) AND a DLL in Visual C++?

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Does your DLL project have any actual exports? If there are no exports, the linker will not generate an import library .lib file.

In the non-Express version of VS, the import libray name is specfied in the project settings here:

Configuration Properties/Linker/Advanced/Import Library

I assume it’s the same in Express (if it even provides the ability to configure the name).

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