I've had VC++ Express beta2 for awhile now. I tried installing the platform SDKand followed these instructions:
http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com
in order to update the locations on the header files and libraries, etc. But my programs that need to access (for instance) windows.h still cannot seem to find them. Is there some other trick I'm missing
Thanks,
Philip
Platform SDK not working w/ VC++ Express 2
Rashin
With the current version (beta2 050215.4400) you seem to have to follow the instructions on the page and also add the PSDK to your project options. It caught me out the first try since you seem to need to add it in 3 places. the include directory under additional include files under c/c++ options, then again under resources. and then add the libaries directory under linker options.
After doing this it worked fine. I'll have to check out the final version when it comes out. Perhaps for the final release the platform SDK could be included on the CD and the installer could give you the option to install it if there is sufficent space The same thing would be useful for the Direct X/Managed Direct X SDKs.
Just a thought
cosimog
The instructions there are meant to work with Beta 2 Express Edition (as you have). Have you updated to a more recent pre-release such as the August CTP If you have then you should be able to use the project properties to ensure that the PSDK directories have been added correctly to the environment. The final release will be available in just a few weeks.
Outside of this, you may wish to trace through the steps again to ensure you have not inadvertantly missed a step.
If this remains an issue, please let us know.
Regards,
April Reagan, Visual C++ Program Management