From c09ffd23b40841209a21ef0c0f098d60001c2a12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Preston Bezos Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2019 09:19:47 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] made more edits to the build guide to better explain the reasons for certain steps and corrected a couple of errors in previous edits --- BUILD_WIN.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/BUILD_WIN.md b/BUILD_WIN.md index eaeb5aba49..04ae6346f7 100644 --- a/BUILD_WIN.md +++ b/BUILD_WIN.md @@ -36,12 +36,14 @@ Download and install the latest version of CMake 3.9. Download the file named win64-x64 Installer from the [CMake Website](https://cmake.org/download/). You can access the installer on this [3.9 Version page](https://cmake.org/files/v3.9/). During installation, make sure to check "Add CMake to system PATH for all users" when prompted. ### Step 3. Create VCPKG environment variable +In the next step you will be using CMake to build hifi, but first it is recommended that you create an environment variable linked to a directory somewhere on your machine you have control over. The directory will hold all temporary files and, in the event of a failed build, will ensure that any dependencies that generated prior to the failure will not need to be generated again. +To create this variable: * Naviagte to 'Edit the System Environment Variables' Through the start menu. * Click on 'Environment Variables' * Select 'New' * Set "Variable name" to HIFI_VCPKG_BASE -* Set "Variable value" to the same directory you created your build directory in. +* Set "Variable value" to any directory that you have control over. ### Step 4. Running CMake to Generate Build Files @@ -68,6 +70,8 @@ Create another environment variable (see Step #3) * Set "Variable name": `PreferredToolArchitecture` * Set "Variable value": `x64` +Restart Visual Studio for the new variable to take affect. + Run from the menu bar `Build > Build Solution`. ### Step 6. Testing Interface @@ -76,6 +80,8 @@ Create another environment variable (see Step #3) * Set "Variable name": `_NO_DEBUG_HEAP` * Set "Variable value": `1` +Restart Visual Studio again. + In Visual Studio, right+click "interface" under the Apps folder in Solution Explorer and select "Set as Startup Project". Run from the menu bar `Debug > Start Debugging`. Now, you should have a full build of High Fidelity and be able to run the Interface using Visual Studio. Please check our [Docs](https://wiki.highfidelity.com/wiki/Main_Page) for more information regarding the programming workflow.