** Summary **

A [Tcl User Guide%|%guide%|%] for users of [extension%|%extensions%|%]


** Introduction **

Tcl extensions are usually distributed as part of a [package], so the [Tcl Package
User Guide%|%Package Guide%|%] is what most people are looking for.  This guide is for extensions
that are not neatly packaged -- probably code that you have written for your
own use.  Thus, this guide is a companion to the [Tcl Extension: Developer Guide%|%Developer Guide%|%]


** Description **

   * [Building Tcl DLL's for Windows]
   * [How to compile Tcl and C extensions]
   * [Common problems when linking Tcl or Tk related applications]
   * [How to compile Tcl and related C extensions on Windows]
   * [I cannot get Tcl (or an extension) to compile]
   * [into what directory should one install the various pieces of a tcl application or extension]
   * [gethostbyname as Windows DLL]
   * [Embedding Static Packages]

** See Also **

   [compile]:   

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