Hi all, I just wanted to know if it's possible to setup MDX w/o VS.NET. I already got Textpad w/ C# settings, and I can compile MDX samples. There's one problem, however, the samples I compile would crash w/ a dialog. I'll post the dialog message tomorrow when I get back to work. Thanks in advance for any help you may provide.
Setting up MDX w/o VS.NET
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wyrd
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Managed DirectX uses .NET 1.1, so make sure you have that installed. You shouldn't need VS installed to use them, just go into the Develop Runtime\Managed DirectX\Retail folder and run the executable. That should install the Managed DirectX library for you.
Using a Textpad seems like a pain. I'd recommend download C#Builder, which you can get from www.borland.com. The IDE does have some annoyances, but it's certainly better then a textpad.
Using a Textpad seems like a pain. I'd recommend download C#Builder, which you can get from www.borland.com. The IDE does have some annoyances, but it's certainly better then a textpad.
Wow that was a fast response! Anyways, I did install M$ .NET Framework v1.1 on my workplace PC. Didn't try running the executable though... That might be it. As for TextPad, it's not a textpad, it's a text editor called TextPad. Here's the URL: TextPad's Web Site. I know it's not as fully featured as C#Builder, but I like its simplicity. Thanks for your insights!
wyrd
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I wasn't aware that you just unzipped the SDK and didn't install it. You need to run the installer executable located in the main SDK file. What I suggested above was just something to try (and seemed to work for others on a different forum) after you've already installed the full SDK.
My friend got this error when he tried to run one of my DirectX apps (he doesn't have the SDK installed). So I'm assuming that's what the problem is.
I'd recommend download an IDE (like C#Builder) and try it out using that. At least we might get a better idea of what's going wrong (ie; the libraries aren't showing up in the reference list, in which case the SDK is definitely not installed).
IF the SDK is installed, there should be a small library of DX .dlls in your main .NET folder (C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Managed DirectX\ on my machine). Check to make sure they're there.
My friend got this error when he tried to run one of my DirectX apps (he doesn't have the SDK installed). So I'm assuming that's what the problem is.
I'd recommend download an IDE (like C#Builder) and try it out using that. At least we might get a better idea of what's going wrong (ie; the libraries aren't showing up in the reference list, in which case the SDK is definitely not installed).
IF the SDK is installed, there should be a small library of DX .dlls in your main .NET folder (C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Managed DirectX\ on my machine). Check to make sure they're there.
It works now! Only in C# Builder though... I think it has something to do w/ VS.NET creating .csproj files, which have to be compiled w/ the source. If I try compiling a MDX sample w/o the .csproj file, it'll go through, but the program will crash when launched. Is there a way around this? Can I compile and run a MDX app created on VS.NET w/o the information in the .csproj file?
wyrd
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Maybe it's a linking problem? I'm honestly not sure. 
At least you have somewhat of a resolution, you can use your TextPad to write the code and then compile using C#Builder.
At least you have somewhat of a resolution, you can use your TextPad to write the code and then compile using C#Builder.