To use NT3xli.DLL in a C++ Builder application, the following is needed: In all C++ programs, #include "NT3xliMF.h" That is MFC version of the header file for NT3xli.DLL In all C programs, #include "NT3xli.h" That is MFC version of the header file for NT3xli.DLL Create library file for this DLL: implib -c OMSDLL.lib NT3xli.DLL That creates Borland LIB file. Add to the project library file (OMSDLL.lib) Make the application.