Viz Studio 2013 error when include MicrostationAPI.h

Hello,


After one full evening of research, I decided to post my nooby problem here. Basically, I just want to start a microstation project in Viz Studio 2013.

I had both include Microstation :

MicroStation\mdl\include
MicroStation\mdl\MicroStationAPI


Into the main file, I added

#define winNT
#include <MicroStation.API>
BEGIN_BENTLEY_NAMESPACE

That's all, but compiler returns me many error (14), these are the 4 firsts :

Error    1    error C2146: syntax error : missing ';' before identifier 'size_type'    c:\users\tom\bentley\microstation\mdl\include\memutilallocator.h    42    1    MdlTEST
Error    2    error C4430: missing type specifier - int assumed. Note: C++ does not support default-int    c:\users\tom\bentley\microstation\mdl\include\memutilallocator.h    42    1    MdlTEST
Error    3    error C2146: syntax error : missing ';' before identifier 'difference_type'    c:\users\tom\bentley\microstation\mdl\include\memutilallocator.h    43    1    MdlTEST
Error    4    error C4430: missing type specifier - int assumed. Note: C++ does not support default-int    c:\users\tom\bentley\microstation\mdl\include\memutilallocator.h    43    1    MdlTEST

Anyway, I cannot do anything, it's always wrong somewhere into these files.

Of course I checked all http://www.la-solutions.co.uk/content/Publications-MDL.htm#ArticleIndexDevTools, thanks Jon, but I couldn't find a solution.

Could you see what's wrong ??

Thank you and have a nice day

Tom

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  • Unknown said:
    I just want to start a MicroStation project in Viz Studio 2013

    When writing a native-code C/C++ application, use the right version of Viz Studio!

    Unknown said:
    #include <MicroStation.API>

    No such object MicroStation.API!  If it's the header file you want to include, then do this...

    #include <MicroStationAPI.h>

     
    Regards, Jon Summers
    LA Solutions

  • Yes of course, MicroStation.h

    So I am probably using a wrong version, I will try with an old one.

  • 1) I have Visutal studio 2005 Express Edition

    2) I have Microstation 08.05.02.70

    3) I have the sdk downloaded from here www.bentley.com/.../MicroStation+SDK.htm

    4) When I run "MicroStation Developer Shell" I have many errors, I fixed them by launching manually the script mstndevvars.bat with the correct argument.

    5) Into a mdl example "basic", I can run bmake +dVS2005Dir=C:\... I have an error "LINK : fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'C:\PROGRA~2\Bentley\Program\mdlapps\basic.dll'"

    I still cannot link my previous code, I keep continue to try

    Thank you guys for your attention.

  • This could be the source to a most of your problems.

    1. You really should use the full version of Visual Studio 2005. We did not test using the Express Edition, but given some of the differences we encountered when trying to use the 2008 full and Express versions, it would not surprise me one bit if that is part of the issue.

    2. You are using MicroStation V8 2004 Edition (v08.05...) unless there is a specific need to use that (10 years old), we really recommend using the most current release of MicroStation V8i -- that is certainly going to make it easier to create native code applications.

    3. The version of the SDK that you have is MicroStation V8i (v08.11.07). You really should use the same version series of MicroStation and MicroStation SDK -- the most recent for both is v08.11.09... there is a note on the page you reference that offers a significant hint regarding this:

    NOTE: The MicroStation SDK requires MicroStation V8to be installed to compile applications. It is recommended that you use the same 8-digit versions of MicroStation and MicroStation SDK. Refer to the MicroStation SDK ReadMe for more information.

    4. That could be because of a combination of the above three things.

    5. That could be because of a combination of the above four things.

    In short, I suspect if get a full version of Visual Studio 2005 and the latest releases of MicroStation and MicroStation SDK (and follow the recipe in a previous reply), that most -- if not all -- of your issues will go away.

      

  • Unknown said:

    1) I have Visutal studio 2005 Express Edition

    2) I have Microstation 08.05.02.70

    Both important details you might have mentioned earlier!  We assume you are using the current version of MicroStation unless you tell us otherwise.  MicroStation v8.05 (MicroStation 2004 Edition) uses a still earlier version of Viz Studio.

    Furthermore, the MicroStationAPI C++ API was not available for that version of MicroStation — you must use MDL.

    Unknown said:
    I have the sdk downloaded from here www.bentley.com/.../MicroStation+SDK.htm

    I believe that link is for a later version of MicroStation.  MicroStation V8.05, as far as I can remember, included the SDK.  You must use the correct SDK for your version of MicroStation.

     
    Regards, Jon Summers
    LA Solutions

  • Ok, but where can I find the correct SDK ?

    I saw into the Microstation's folder jmdl folder with some jar file, maybe I can use Java to open my DGN file, isn't it ?

    Should I use the trial version ?

  • Unknown said:
    Ok, but where can I find the correct SDK ?

    The correct SDK for what version? If you will use MicroStation V8 2004 Edition, which in general is not recommended, because it's quite obsolete and not supported anymore, the whole SDK is, exactly as Jon mentioned, the part of the product installation. If you choose full installation and didn't modify the content anyhow, it should be there.

    To build native application for V8 2004 Edition, you have to use Visual C/C++ 6.0 (so forget Visual Studio whatever number). Alternatively you can compile your code to binary pseudocode using MDL compilers. It's treated as obsolete, but the tools are still available in SDK and if you don't require extensive linking of external tools, it will solve the problem with the righ Microsoft compiler.

    Or you can move to the current V8i version and in such case SDK can be downloaded from SELECTservices web and Visual Studio 2005 is the tool you should use.

    Regards,

      Jan

  • Jan, your answer is pretty clear, thank you.

    My company uses this old version of Microstation, so I cannot change that.

    But, my question is, if I build a native windows application with a most recent version. Does my application need this specific version of Microstation to run or it can run on any similar windows ?

  • Unknown said:
    My company uses this version of Microstation [v8.05]

    You must use Viz Studio 6 SP3

    Unknown said:
    If I build a native windows application with a most recent version

    You must consult Microsoft sites, such as MSDN, to learn more about Viz Studio 6 and compatibility with Windows versions.  You need to install the Microsoft Windows Platform SDK for your chosen version of Windows.  Keep in mind that MicroStation V8.05 is not certified for use with the latest versions of Windows.

    Unknown said:
    Does my application need this specific version of MicroStation to run

    Yes: we say 'use Viz Studio 6' for your application because that is the version of C++ used to build MicroStation V8.05.  Later versions of MicroStation use later versions of Visual C++.  An application built using Viz Studio 6 is likely to differ substantially from the same application built using, say, Viz Studio 2005 for MicroStation V8i.

     
    Regards, Jon Summers
    LA Solutions

  • Welcome to the Bentley Programming forums.  As a tip, if you have (new) questions that are not directly related to the original (deviate), it is good practice to start a new Forum posts for each topic. This helps not only yourself find the final response/answer to a (single) particular question quickly, but all other forum members too.

    Unknown said:
    But, my question is, if I build a native windows application with a most recent version. Does my application need this specific version of Microstation to run or it can run on any similar windows ?

    You should always match:

    • Microsoft Visual Studio version required for a given version of MicroStation.  As Phil pointed out as a programmer you will want to review both the Product (version) Readme and MicroStation SDK ReadMe to familiarize your self with what has changed and may need to change in your application, along with any new/updated requirements.
    • MicroStation Product Version with the MDL SDK Version.  MicroStation 2004 was the last version of MicroStation to support delivering the MDL SDK directly with the product.  Since that time we have opted to keep the MicroStation download sizes (slightly) smaller and more easier to update by posting them on our Bentley Software Download site.
    • MicroStation Product Version with the Compiled MDL application using a given MDL SDK version.  Please see final note and example below.

    NOTE:  The MDL SDK version can safely drift only within the last part of the Version Quad; designated by .xx in this example:  08.11.09.xx.  If the version number varies in any of the first three parts of the Version Quad it is highly recommend that you:

    • Obtain the appropriate MDL SDK and Visual Studio version listed in the requirements
    • Modify any code if flagged by our compiler or mentioned in the Programmer Read me
    • Recompile your code with the matching MDL SDK
    • Make certain you do not induce any compiled MDL applications from older version of MicroStation into newer ones and vice-versa where the Version Quads are not suitable.  Mismatching compiled applications and Product Versions will likely destabilize your production environment with Exceptions/Crashes and a potential for loss of data.


    HTH,
    Bob



  • Fine, I understand everything you are telling me.

    I am a little bit desperate, my goal is really easy just open a DGN file, read the elements from it and close it, that's all

    Could you advice me a way to do that, any language ?

    Just I cannot use Visual C/C++ 6.0 because it doesn't exist anymore.

    I saw JMDL, especially this link : www.ad.ntust.edu.tw/.../overview.html

    But nothing about opening a file.

    Again thanks for your answers

  • What is your overall goal - what details from elements do you need, what format are you outputting that information as?  Have you considered MicroStation VBA (Alt+F11 like Microsoft Office products) based directly on the Microsoft VBA development environment?  This is a rapid development environment that provides a high degree of accessibility to MicroStation and Microsoft functionality and libraries.



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