[R] problems when compiling C code

[Prof Brian Ripley]

On Mon, 2 Feb 2004, Stephane DRAY wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I would like to call C code from R. My C code is divided in two files. In 
> the file "testpermut.c", I have the following lines:
> 
> #include "adesub.h"
> 
> In my working folder, I have the files:
> - adesub.c which contains general functions
> - adesub.h with the header of functions contained in adesub.c
> - testpermut.c which call some functions defined in adesub.c
> 
> When I try to  create my dll (Work on Windows XP, R-1.8.1), I obtain error 
> message:
> 
> $ Rcmd shlib testpermut.c

You only included one of the files. You need

Rcmd SHLIB testpermut.c adesub.c

I believe.

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