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V C++ toolkit..Can I use it?

by Krane · in Torque Game Engine · 06/26/2004 (9:49 am) · 6 replies

Hi, noob here...

I'm following the steps to setup the compiler in TGE. I don't have Visual C++ 7.1 or Visual C++ .NET version 2003 or Visual C++ .NET 2002 (7.0) neither Visual C++ 6.0. What I have is Visual C++ Toolkit.

In the instructions, it say to double-click the file "Torque SDK.sln" to open the file in VC++. Needless to say that nothing happens...

My question is: Do I need one of the compilers above or I can use Visual C++ Toolkit? And, if yes, how do I setup it?

Thanks.
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Torque Owner Dan -
#1
06/26/2004 (6:07 pm)
Although one could most likely get Visual C++ Toolkit to work, I do not know of anyone who has. I tried but only ran into internal errors.

Torque Owner Krane
#2
06/26/2004 (7:05 pm)
So I'll need to (glup) buy Visual C++ NET? Or there's any workaround?

Associate Kyle Carter
#3
06/26/2004 (9:08 pm)
The toolkit is the compiler.

You are lacking the IDE.

You probably need to set up your own makefiles, unless they have a command line tool to build a solution (like Xcode has). Prepare to get familiar with the windows command line!

Or you can shell out cash. It's the typical time/money tradeoff.

Torque Owner Nathan Martin
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#4
06/26/2004 (9:29 pm)
The toolkit also lacks the standard include header files which means you MUST install the platform SDK from MSDN.

Torque Owner Krane
#5
06/26/2004 (9:53 pm)
Ok guys, thanks for the tips. I think I'll spare some and get the V C++ 7.1...The interface is nice and, as Ben said, it'll save me a lot of time...

Torque Owner Eustacia Green
#6
06/27/2004 (1:23 pm)
I'd suggest hitting a computer show and picking up vc++6. You should prolly be able to get it pretty cheap.