If I create a sf::Window object, and then close the window and exit the program, the process/executable still remains in memory for some reason. I have a basic code example to illustrate my issue:
#include <SFML/System.hpp>
#include <SFML/Window.hpp>
int main() {
sf::Window app(sf::VideoMode(800, 600, 32), "SFML Test");
sf::Clock clock;
while (clock.GetElapsedTime() < 5.0f) sf::Sleep(0.5f);
app.Close();
return EXIT_SUCCESS;
}This will open a blank window then close it five seconds later, but the task manager still shows the process as running indefinitely. I did notice the following line in the documentation:
If you have played around a bit with SFML windows, you have probably noticed that clicking the close box will generate a Closed event, but won't destroy the window. This is to allow users to add custom code before doing it (asking for save, etc.), or cancel it. To actually close a window, you must either destroy the sf::Window instance or call its Close() function.
But I do call the Close function (the window appears to 'close'), and the process continues regardless. This is with Visual C++ Express 2008 on Windows XP with the linker's entry point property set to 'main' (is this part a problem?). I'm linking in the dynamic libraries, with the SFML_DYNAMIC preprocessor definition set. I would appreciate any suggestions.
Edit: Solved the problem. It really was an issue with declaring the 'main' entry point myself. Linking in sfml_main.lib instead fixes the issue. Sorry for the confusion.
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I need to read all the way through the docs to fine these neat tidbits.