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. CMake installed and configured.
4. Source code of the project cloned from the TheSuperHackers repository.

Step 1: Setting Up the Toolchain in CLion

1. Open 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. 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
   

5. 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. Go to File -> Settings -> Build, Execution, Deployment -> CMake.

2. In this window, select the CMake profile you want to configure (if there isn’t one, create a new one).

3. Choose the Toolchain you created in the previous step (VC6 Toolchain).

4. Choose the Generator as NMake Makefiles.

5. Under CMake options, add the following generate settings:

      -G "NMake Makefiles"
   

   Be careful not to set Preset, as it will override the generator settings.

6. Add the build directory path under CMake Build Directory:

   C:\Users\User\Documents\CLion\CnC_Generals_Zero_Hour\build\vc6
   

Step 3: Compiling and Running the Project

1. Now, click the Build button in CLion.
2. CLion will start the build process using the VC6 (x86) toolchain.
3. Once the build is successfully completed, a zerohour.exe file will be generated.
4. You need to copy the zerohour.exe file to the appropriate game directory in order to run the game.

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Notes

• Visual C++ 6.0 (VC6) only supports C++98, so avoid using modern C++ features.
• 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.