Need help compiling in Code::Blocks

[Zanman777]

I'm trying to compile the OpenTTD latest stable version (1.3.2) in Code::Blocks, but I can't.

I'm using Code::Blocks version 12.11, on Windows 7 Home Premium edition. I import the OpenTTD_vs80.sln solution using Code::Blocks File -> Import project -> MS Visual Studio Solution. It asks me if I want to keep the default project compiler settings, and I say yes. Then it asks if I want to keep the default project release and debug settings, and I say yes again. It starts importing each project... Then it fails at "generate" project, giving an error dialog: "Invalid file format".

It seems to still import all other projects, though. Out of curiosity, I tried to compile it anyway. It gave a

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fatal error: Table/strings.h: No such file or directory

preceded by a lot of

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warning: multi-character constant [-Wmultichar]

How do I overcome this?

[Eddi]

that means it hasn't run strgen (which probably is part of "generate")

strings.h is created from src/lang/english.txt

even if you get that sorted manually, the next would be settings.h

[Zanman777]

What does that mean in plain English? Why hasn't it run strgen? Why does it give an error on generate file format?

[Alberth]

Some files are created during the build. If you skip the project that performs that task, you will be missing files like table/strings.h

As how to fix it, I don't know; I use neither code::blocks nor windows.

[planetmaker]

What does that mean in plain English? Why hasn't it run strgen? Why does it give an error on generate file format?

Bad import filter?

After all the VS* project files are for visual studio and not code:blocks. And using those, a number of visual basic scripts need be run to generate parts of the code before the actual compiler can be launched. This is covered in the project files which visual studio understands and executes as intended. But I also use neither windows nor code:blocks.

[Zanman777]

What do you use, then?

[planetmaker]

Kate on linux. TextWrangler on OSX. And happily the xterm to compile on both: ./configure && make

[Zanman777]

Can anybody help me, please? I'm sure several people use Code::Blocks around here, as I've seen it mentioned in forum topics... I'd like to stick to Code::Blocks since it works in every platform, whereas Microsoft Visual Studio is Windows-specific... I'm a very unexperienced programmer, so maybe the solution is even simple... Do I need to install a Microsoft SDK of some sort, or anything?

[Zuu]

For OpenTTD, I would recommend using one of the two well documented methods to compile on Windows: Visual Studio or MinGW. On Linux, you'll use ./configure && make in the terminal to compile and a text editor of your choice to edit the code.

If you want to use a similar way in both Linux and Windows, go for MinGW in Windows. If you want an IDE with a good debugger, go for Visual Studio. Both options are free of charge.

[TinyMusic]

Use this tutorial here for MinGW:
http://www.simuscape.net/simutalk/viewt ... f=85&t=279

[Zanman777]

Ok, I think I'll go for Visual Studio, since I want an IDE. Which version should I use? Express editions are the free ones, right? Do I need .NET?

[Eddi]

you should find everything that is needed on the wiki

[Zanman777]

Ok, thanks. In the meantime, if anyone using Code::Blocks could chime in, that would be great. I'm puzzled by the necessity of installing a 5 Gb IDE just to open & edit a 10 Mb OpenTTD. Code:Blocks is like 20 times smaller than Visual Studio. I'm sure VS has a ton of stuff I won't be using... Like the C# and Basic compliance. Sigh...

[planetmaker]

You're not required to use MSVC. You can also go for MinGW.

And if you want Code::Blocks support: go, and create it. It won't magically appear.

[Zanman777]

Create Code::Blocks support? What on earth do you mean?

[lukasz1985]

Haha, I like how complete noobs get into compiling C++. No ofense of course You should know that there is a lot to learn and it's almost impossible for newcomer to get things done right.

[TinyMusic]

Create Code::Blocks support? What on earth do you mean?

He meant that if you want Code::Blocks to support compiling OpenTTD, you have to do it yourself.

[Zanman777]

Create Code::Blocks support? What on earth do you mean?

He meant that if you want Code::Blocks to support compiling OpenTTD, you have to do it yourself.

Duh. .. Would it be a surprise If i Told you that Didnt help one Bit at all? I Dont need Help from The forum to be Told to do it myself...
If it doesnt compile in codeblocks, its either Me Whos doing Sth Wrong (in Which Case you Guys Could help me) or you Did a Bad jpb making truly portable code, saying do it yourdelf is a tremendous demonstratipn of Unwillingness to help.
I Dont know How to "Create compatibility with codeblocks", thats Why im asking for Help. .

[WWTBAM]

Have a look at Section 7.2 of the readme. It may not tell you anything about how to compile it.

[Lord Aro]

code is very portable, especially compared to some programs. some IDEs have trouble understanding it's layout though (and i can assume you, the code layout will not be changed for 1 IDE)

iirc, when i tried to get codeblocks working (and failed) the project files had trouble with '..' in the file paths, or understanding the makefile system (hence lack of finding that file)

oh and btw, no one here is obligated to help you, especially if no one actually has any experience with the issue (i don't think anyone ever actually got codeblocks working in a 'portal' manner)