c++ modify resources at runtime

Question

Is it possible to edit resources for an executable at runtime programmatically? If so, how? If not, is there another program that can easily be used to modify resources?

Thanks, Derek.

Answer 1

If you're looking at updating Win32 string resources, we've done this programatically using some lovely code at Microsoft. They have a working example at doing such things. The process seems a little overly complicated but it definitely works!

Check out the Support Article at Microsoft. It has all the bits you'll need for this.

Answer 2

Thanks for the link! I can now finish my project.

Answer 3

Also take a look at this sample code

Answer 4

MS is providing API functions to update the resources of an executable. Not only the string table but cursors, images and so on.

Check out the documentation :

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms648008(VS.85).aspx

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms648004(VS.85).aspx

Answer 5

Avoid codeproject code (not professional, full of bugs, written by kids) Always use MSDN code