Visual Studio Setup

This page explains how to compile the gameplay samples using Windows 7 and Visual Studio 2010 Express or Professional.

Note: Visual Studio 2012 is now used in the next branch.

Install the Cross-platform Dependencies

Before you get started you will have to download the dependencies separately:

• Installing the Cross platform Dependencies

Install Visual Studio 2010 Express (master branch)

• Install Visual C++ Express 2010

Install Visual Studio 2012 Express (next branch)

• Install Visual C++ Express 2012 for Windows Desktop

Building

• Open gameplay.sln
• Build > Build Solution (F7)

Running a sample

• Right click the sample you want to run
• Set as StartUp Project
• Debug > Start Debugging (F5)

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Troubleshooting

Unable to start program

Unable to start program 'C:\Git\gaming\GamePlay\windows\x86\Release\gameplay.lib'

This error occurs when the gameplay library is set as the StartUp Project.

To fix this, right click on of the application projects like sample-browser to choose Set as StartUp Project.