VEC API (Virtual Emulator Console)
Easily drive a lightweight virtual console directly from a Windows window in your application.
Download VEC API
Integrate a fast, native virtual console for application debugging and control.
Download Version V4.0 (API + C/MFC Sample)Latest Stable Build | Free license available from Sivaller
Overview
The VEC API allows you to emulate a text console directly inside your Windows windows. Rendered characters fully comply with standard video card hardware text modes.
Features & Benefits
- Ideal for Debugging: Perfect for monitoring and debugging your applications.
- Ultra-Lightweight: Much lighter API compared to standard Microsoft Win32 solutions.
- Text Modes: Supports 8x16 and 8x8 character modes.
- Driverless: Requires no specific drivers.
- Keyboard & Cursor Handling: Full cursor management and user keyboard input.
Evaluation & Details
- Focus Required: The controlled console must have window focus for keyboard input.
- Evaluation Version:
- Max resolution: 160x100 characters
- Requires attachment to a active debugger
- Single instance per user session
- Samples currently provided for C / C++ MFC
Downloads & Versions
| Version | Package Content | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| V4.0 Recommended | Full API + Samples (MSVC++) | Download V4.0 |
| V3.0 | Full API + Samples (MSVC++) | Download V3.0 |
| V2.4 | Full API + Samples (MSVC++) | Download V2.4 |
| V2.3 | Full API + Samples (MSVC++) | Download V2.3 |
| V2.1 (Release 1) |
API + Samples: Download Service only (no samples): Download |
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| V2.0 (Release 1) |
API + Samples: Download Service only (no samples): Download |
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| V0.1 (Release 1 & 2) | Legacy versions Removed | -- |
Revision History (Changelog)
Version 4.0: External license manager integration.
Version 3.0: Prepared compatibility for future Microsoft .NET integrations.
Version 2.3: Bug fixes and improved compatibility with Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 and 2015.
Version 2.1 (Release 1): Added GiveConsole function and secured license download/revocation.
Version 2.0 (Release 1 & 2):
- Added module and license unloading functions.
- Fixed crashes on
WM_SIZEevent and fixed blinking attributes during scrolling. - Fixed freeze during repeated calls to
VEC_OpenLicense.
Thank you for testing this utility! Please report any bugs you find via email to help improve the API.
