C++ to Igor code

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Mon, 10/25/2010 - 03:34 pm

Hello,

I need to translate a small C++ code to Igor code. I was wondering if there is any documentation or glossary of keywords for going from C++ to Igor. Thanks
The help in IGOR is pretty useful. If you're new to IGOR I would take the IGOR guided tour.
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But for a quick start, what are you trying to do/port?

(Did you know that C++ code can be used to create a DLL that can be called from IGOR?)

October 26, 2010 at 12:15 am - Permalink

andyfaff wrote:
The help in IGOR is pretty useful. If you're new to IGOR I would take the IGOR guided tour.
DisplayHelptopic "Getting started"


But for a quick start, what are you trying to do/port?

(Did you know that C++ code can be used to create a DLL that can be called from IGOR?)


Actually the reverse is true in my case :), my programming experience is only in Igor coding. I dont know much about C++. I notice that there are some similarities, but also many keywords/calls i am not familiar with. That is why i was wondering if there was a glossary for going from C++ to Igor.
Yeah i know you can create a DLL and then write an XOP to call it from Igor but i am afraid that is way beyond my programming skills.

October 26, 2010 at 04:36 am - Permalink

If it's truly C++ (and not just C written in a .cpp file, a common thing for scientists) then the programming paradigm can be confusing if you're not used to object-oriented code.

How much code is there? If it's not more than 100 lines or so, try posting it and we can maybe offer some guidance.

John Weeks
WaveMetrics, Inc.
support@wavemetrics.com

October 26, 2010 at 09:09 am - Permalink