Linking to a static library gives unresolved symbol

enemorales · 01-24-2006, 01:47 AM

Hi there,

I got a static library that I need to use, but the linking process fails due to an unresolved symbol, that I do not use directly on my code, but it used in the library.

I've looked for solutions on the internet, and a couple of guys suggest that it is because the library was linked with an older (unknown) version of gcc. Is this possible? If that's the case. Is there a flag or parameter to give to gcc (I've 3.4) in order to compile this, or it is easier to guess (or find out) the version of gcc that was used to compile the library and then download that version, compile it, and use that (at least I guess that compiling gcc may not be a piece of cake)?

Could be another think that is not working? Unfortunately I have not the exact error at hand, but certainly I could post it if you think it may help to find a solution. Anyway, the library is a propietary library from the CPLEX solver version 7.5...

THANK YOU A LOT IN ADVANCE FOR ANY FEEDBACK!

bigearsbilly · 01-24-2006, 07:39 AM

what are your -l link options?

Remember, linking is dependent on the order
in which libraries are linked if they are interdependent.
Get the order wrong and they won't link.

The linker (I think) goes right to left and the libraries must be in the correct order.

try changing the order in your make file.

edit: also have you tried using nm to see if the symbol is on the library?

enemorales · 01-24-2006, 08:08 AM

Hi!

In fact, I'm using a Makefile that comes with the library to compile one of the examples, so the options should be ok. I'll check things with "nm".

Thanks!

enemorales · 01-24-2006, 08:19 AM

Ok, nm over the libs gives me many lines sayin "U __ctype_b". The error I get when linking is:

Code:

In function `CPXPloadcclass': undefined reference to `__ctype_b'.

I've found this: (http://www.linuxbase.org/spec/refspe...--ctype-b.html)

Code:

__ctype_b
Name
__ctype_b -- array index for ctype functions
Synopsis

#include <ctype.h>

extern const unsigned short int *ctype_b;

Description

__ctype_b is an array index for ctype functions.

__ctype_b is not in the source standard; it is only in the binary standard.

I do not know what this means

. The header file is included in the example I'm compiling.