build_with_clion_vc6_toolchain

Building in CLion with a VC6 (x86) Toolchain

Prerequisites

1. CLion installed and configured.
2. Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 (VC6) installed (assuming it’s installed in the default directory).
3. Source code of the project cloned from the TheSuperHackers repository.

Step 1: Setting Up the Toolchain in CLion

1. Open the cloned folder in CLion and go to File -> Settings -> Build, Execution, Deployment -> Toolchains.

2. Add a new Toolchain by clicking the + button.

3. Select System as the Type (not Visual Studio).

4. Rename the toolchain to Visual Studio 6

5. Next to the toolchain name, add the environment file by clicking the + button and pointing to the following file:

   C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\Bin\VCVARS32.BAT
   

6. Set the paths for the tools:

   • Build Tool: Choose the NMAKE.EXE file from VC6. For example:

     C:/Program Files (x86)/Microsoft Visual Studio/VC98/Bin/NMAKE.EXE
     

   • C Compiler: The cl.exe should be detected automatically. If not, set it manually to:

     C:/Program Files (x86)/Microsoft Visual Studio/VC98/Bin/cl.exe
     

   • C++ Compiler: The cl.exe will also be detected automatically.

Step 2: Configuring the CMake Profile

1. In Cmake profiles, enable the profiles you want to use, like vc6, vc6dgb, vc6int, vc6prof.

step 3: Configuring the installation path

1. In the target application options, do the following:

• Set Program arguments with your favorite arguments,like -win, -quickstart, -nologo.
• Set Working directory to the game directory.
• Check the run as administrator option.
• In 'Before launch' section, add a new 'install' step.
• To avoid duplication build, remove the 'Build' step.
• Save the configuration, and you are ready to build and run the project.

Step 4: Compiling and Running the Project

1. Now, click the Build button in CLion, or click Install in build menu.
2. CLion will start the build/install process using the VC6 (x86) toolchain.
3. Once the build is successfully completed, a executable file will be generated (and installed in the game directory).

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Notes

• Working with VC6 requires some adjustments, so it’s always a good idea to check that the toolchain is working properly.
• You can add Release and Debug profiles in CLion to build the project in different configurations.
• Admin rights might be required to run VC6 tools, so make sure to run CLion as an administrator if needed.