Setting up MDX w/o VS.NET

[ScHiZo]

Hi all, I just wanted to know if its possible to setup MDX w/o VS.NET. I already got Textpad w/ C# settings, and I can compile MDX samples. Theres one problem, however, the samples I compile would crash w/ a dialog. Ill post the dialog message tomorrow when I get back to work. Thanks in advance for any help you may provide.

 

[wyrd]

Managed DirectX uses .NET 1.1, so make sure you have that installed. You shouldnt 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. Id recommend download C#Builder, which you can get from www.borland.com. The IDE does have some annoyances, but its certainly better then a textpad.

 

[ScHiZo]

Wow that was a fast response! Anyways, I did install M$ .NET Framework v1.1 on my workplace PC. Didnt try running the executable though... That might be it. As for TextPad, its not a textpad, its a text editor called TextPad. Heres the URL: TextPads Web Site. I know its not as fully featured as C#Builder, but I like its simplicity. Thanks for your insights!

 

[ScHiZo]

Hrmm, doesnt work still...

Heres the dialog message I get:

[Broken External Image]:http://www2.hawaii.edu/~leoa/errormsg.GIF

 

[wyrd]

I wasnt aware that you just unzipped the SDK and didnt 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 youve already installed the full SDK.

My friend got this error when he tried to run one of my DirectX apps (he doesnt have the SDK installed). So Im assuming thats what the problem is.

Id recommend download an IDE (like C#Builder) and try it out using that. At least we might get a better idea of whats going wrong (ie; the libraries arent 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 theyre there.

 

[ScHiZo]

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, itll 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]

Maybe its a linking problem? Im 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.