__declspec(dllimport)

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__declspec( dllimport ) declarator

The dllimport storage-class attribute is used for Microsoft C and C++ language compatability. This attribute enables you to import functions, data, and objects to a DLL.

Note: Because a .DLL file is a binary file, the full declaration of the class/function is needed when importing.

Note: dllimport replaces the __import keyword, in the sense that it provides an easy and simple way of importing functions without the need of a .DEF file.

See Also

• __declspec(dllexport)