[Bas]

hi

I need to build a windows application with v-play and need static linking.

is there a tutorial on how to do this for minGW?

or MSVC2017?

and is it possible to include the qml files as well?

some help is really appreciated.

[Bas]

is it even possible to create a static linked executable with v-play functionality in it for us?

if not, how can we protect qml files when dynamically linked?

[AlexFelgo Team]

Hi Bas,

Felgo actually already comes as a static library, so you would only need to compile Qt statically on your own or ask for a static build if you’re a Qt license holder. There a a couple of instructions and how-tos how to build Qt statically on official documentation and wiki pages, e.g. here: https://wiki.qt.io/Building_a_static_Qt_for_Windows_using_MinGW

May I ask why you want to link statically? Protecting QML files is actually described in our publishing guide here, this is completely independent from using a static or dynamic build.

Best,

Alex

[Bas]

Hi Alex,

thanx for the reply.

the reason is that i build an android app for Nvidia Shield TV (with an extra Activity and startup banner)

but my client had no trust that the device is holding up for a couple of years and

when nvidia decides to quit supporting the device then my client has a problem.

so he made a go for a and chooses for a nuc pc with windows on it.

to protect the source code QML mainly i can as you described compile it in the executable.

i wanted to create 1 exe file and don’t have lots of dependencies like dlls or other directories hanging around.

but that is no problem anymore and i was curious if i could build an exe without dynamically linked files.

 

greetz Bas