wxDev-C++

wxDev-C++ is a professional software application designed as an extension of DEV-C++. It comes bundled with all the features comprised in the DEV-C++ and brings some handy options for visually creating dialogs and frames for wxWidgets. The purpose of the tool is to provide an open-source IDE/RAD for developing wxWidgets.

For those users accustomed to working with DEV-C++, the GUI looks familiar, intuitive and straightforward. If you are a beginner, you can rely on the help manual for finding out information about the dedicated parameters.

You can manage source files and compiler options with the aid of projects. You may opt for generating DEV-C++ project types, such as console application, static library or DLL, or build up wxWidgets (GUI) project types, namely empty wxWidgets project, wxDialog or wxFrame.

As soon as you decide what type of project you want to create, you may add a name and pick the preferred programming language (C or C++). You may add multiple files and remove items from the project, work with multiple compiler profiles for the same project, as well as link libraries with your project.

If you find it hard to create a project from scratch, you may opt for editing the preset templates which include a set of source files and project file with all of the compiler and linker options necessary to build the application.

wxDev-C++ provides support for plugins so you expand its functionality. Modules can be added at runtime to boost IDE’s capabilities.

The built-in wxWidgets form designer gives you the possibility to generate XRC/XML resources, make use of drag-and-drop function, define the size of the wxWidgets, as well as connect events to member functions within the editor.

The integrated debugging module comes with support for GDB and CDB, variable watches, automatic stack tracking, and local variable list. It displays disassembly and CPU registers.

Notables features included in the editor are class browser, code completion, project management, project profiles, customizable syntax highlighting, automatic inline assembly highlighting, and to-do list.

In conclusion, wxDev-C++ proves to be a reliable application that integrates an advanced suite of features for helping you create Windows and console programs, static libraries and DLLs.