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Dragofer: Updated download link for VS2022 Community since it has been taken off the public-facing website

2026-02-01T18:35:18Z

Updated download link for VS2022 Community since it has been taken off the public-facing website

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	Since TDM 2.11 you'll need Visual Studio 2022 to compile the project (VS2017 was used before that).		Since TDM 2.11 you'll need Visual Studio 2022 to compile the project (VS2017 was used before that).
	The free Community Edition works fine, it can be downloaded [https://~~visualstudio~~.~~microsoft.com~~/vs/ approximately here]. Additionally, you have to:		The free Community Edition works fine, it can be downloaded [https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vs_community.exe approximately here]. Additionally, you have to:
	* Make sure "Visual C++ MFC for x86 and x64" is being installed by MSVC installer, along with "Desktop development with C++" workflow (see screenshot below).		* Make sure "Visual C++ MFC for x86 and x64" is being installed by MSVC installer, along with "Desktop development with C++" workflow (see screenshot below).

Nbohr1more at 01:53, 11 June 2024

2024-06-11T01:53:03Z

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	instead of the suggested subdirectory, you have to adjust this parameter accordingly.		instead of the suggested subdirectory, you have to adjust this parameter accordingly.

	If you need to force a specific GCC version because your ~~Linus~~ distro does not support GCC 5 but you've installed a newer GCC you may add flags to the cmake invoke:		If you need to force a specific GCC version because your Linux distro does not support GCC 5 but you've installed a newer GCC you may add flags to the cmake invoke:
	cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11		cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11
	( Replace gcc-11 g++-11 with whichever GCC version you intend to use. )		( Replace gcc-11 g++-11 with whichever GCC version you intend to use. )

Nbohr1more: /* Linux */

2023-02-01T18:12:15Z

Linux

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	cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11		cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11
	( Replace gcc-11 g++-11 with whichever GCC version you intend to use. )		( Replace gcc-11 g++-11 with whichever GCC version you intend to use. )
	<br>Finally, build TDM by calling		<br><br>Finally, build TDM by calling
	make -j		make -j
	where the '-j' parameter instructs make to build the project in parallel for faster compile times.		where the '-j' parameter instructs make to build the project in parallel for faster compile times.

Nbohr1more: /* Linux */

2023-02-01T18:11:56Z

Linux

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	cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11		cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11
	( Replace gcc-11 g++-11 with whichever GCC version you intend to use. )		( Replace gcc-11 g++-11 with whichever GCC version you intend to use. )
	Finally, build TDM by calling		<br>Finally, build TDM by calling
	make -j		make -j
	where the '-j' parameter instructs make to build the project in parallel for faster compile times.		where the '-j' parameter instructs make to build the project in parallel for faster compile times.

Nbohr1more: /* Linux */

2023-02-01T18:11:34Z

Linux

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	If you need to force a specific GCC version because your Linus distro does not support GCC 5 but you've installed a newer GCC you may add flags to the cmake invoke:		If you need to force a specific GCC version because your Linus distro does not support GCC 5 but you've installed a newer GCC you may add flags to the cmake invoke:
	cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11		cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11
			( Replace gcc-11 g++-11 with whichever GCC version you intend to use. )
	Finally, build TDM by calling		Finally, build TDM by calling
	make -j		make -j

Nbohr1more: /* Linux */

2023-02-01T18:09:51Z

Linux

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	instead of the suggested subdirectory, you have to adjust this parameter accordingly.		instead of the suggested subdirectory, you have to adjust this parameter accordingly.

	If you need to force a specific GCC version because your Linus distro does not support GCC 5 but you've installed a newer GCC		If you need to force a specific GCC version because your Linus distro does not support GCC 5 but you've installed a newer GCC you may add flags to the cmake invoke:
	~~<br>~~you may add flags to the cmake invoke:
	cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11		cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11

Nbohr1more: /* Linux */

2023-02-01T18:09:33Z

Linux

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	cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" ..		cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" ..
	The '..' indicate the path to the source directory. If you chose a different location for your build directory		The '..' indicate the path to the source directory. If you chose a different location for your build directory
	instead of the suggested subdirectory, you have to adjust this parameter accordingly. Finally, build TDM by calling		instead of the suggested subdirectory, you have to adjust this parameter accordingly.

			If you need to force a specific GCC version because your Linus distro does not support GCC 5 but you've installed a newer GCC
			<br>you may add flags to the cmake invoke:
			cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE="Release" .. -DGAME_DIR=/home/user/darkmod -DCMAKE_C_COMPILER=gcc-11 -DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=g++-11

			Finally, build TDM by calling
	make -j		make -j
	where the '-j' parameter instructs make to build the project in parallel for faster compile times.		where the '-j' parameter instructs make to build the project in parallel for faster compile times.

Frost Salamander: update link to VS download as previous one led to direct download of VS 2017

2022-09-03T17:01:03Z

update link to VS download as previous one led to direct download of VS 2017

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	Since TDM 2.11 you'll need Visual Studio 2022 to compile the project (VS2017 was used before that).		Since TDM 2.11 you'll need Visual Studio 2022 to compile the project (VS2017 was used before that).
	The free Community Edition works fine, it can be downloaded [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/~~thank-you-downloading-visual-studio~~/~~?sku=Community&rel=15~~ approximately here]. Additionally, you have to:		The free Community Edition works fine, it can be downloaded [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/ approximately here]. Additionally, you have to:
	* Make sure "Visual C++ MFC for x86 and x64" is being installed by MSVC installer, along with "Desktop development with C++" workflow (see screenshot below).		* Make sure "Visual C++ MFC for x86 and x64" is being installed by MSVC installer, along with "Desktop development with C++" workflow (see screenshot below).

Stgatilov: Updated instructions for 2.11+

2022-04-15T11:18:51Z

Updated instructions for 2.11+

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	== Windows ==		== Windows ==

	Since TDM 2.07 you'll need Visual Studio ~~2017~~ to compile the project.		Since TDM 2.11 you'll need Visual Studio 2022 to compile the project (VS2017 was used before that).
	The free Community Edition works fine, it can be downloaded [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/thank-you-downloading-visual-studio/?sku=Community&rel=15 approximately here]. Additionally, you have to:		The free Community Edition works fine, it can be downloaded [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/thank-you-downloading-visual-studio/?sku=Community&rel=15 approximately here]. Additionally, you have to:
	* Make sure "Visual C++ MFC for x86 and x64" is being installed by MSVC installer, along with "Desktop development with C++" workflow (see screenshot below)		* Make sure "Visual C++ MFC for x86 and x64" is being installed by MSVC installer, along with "Desktop development with C++" workflow (see screenshot below).
	* If compiling 2.07, make sure "Windows XP support for C++" is installed too (not needed for 2.08).

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	You'll find a <tt>TheDarkMod.sln</tt> solution file ~~(in MSVC 2017 format)~~ in the source code folder, which you can double-click to open in Visual Studio. The solution is designed to put the compiled binaries into the ../darkmod folder nearby, that's why we recommend using the directory layout shown above. (You can change the output paths in the property sheets, in case you know how to do that).		You'll find a <tt>TheDarkMod.sln</tt> solution file in the source code folder, which you can double-click to open in Visual Studio. The solution is designed to put the compiled binaries into the ../darkmod folder nearby, that's why we recommend using the directory layout shown above. (You can change the output paths in the property sheets, in case you know how to do that).

	Once the solution is opened, select the Configuration in the topmost toolbar (either "release" or "debug", depending on what you want to do) and Platform (either Win32 or x64). Then hit "Build Solution" ({{Ctrl}}-{{Shift}}-{{key\|B}} or {{F7}}). The compilation usually takes a minute or two, watch the output window at the bottom of Visual Studio. After completion you'll find the compiled binary in your darkmod/ folder. It would be either <tt>TheDarkMod.exe</tt> or <tt>TheDarkModx64.exe</tt>, depending on the configuration used.		Once the solution is opened, select the Configuration in the topmost toolbar (either "release" or "debug", depending on what you want to do) and Platform (either Win32 or x64). Then hit "Build Solution" ({{Ctrl}}-{{Shift}}-{{key\|B}} or {{F7}}). The compilation usually takes a minute or two, watch the output window at the bottom of Visual Studio. After completion you'll find the compiled binary in your darkmod/ folder. It would be either <tt>TheDarkMod.exe</tt> or <tt>TheDarkModx64.exe</tt>, depending on the configuration used.
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	You need GCC 5 or newer to build TDM on Linux.		You need GCC 5 or newer to build TDM on Linux.
	Anything older than GCC 4.7 surely won't work.		Anything older than GCC 4.7 surely won't work.
	CMake >= 3.12 is required starting from TDM 2.08.		CMake >= 3.14 is required starting from TDM 2.08.

	You first need to create a build directory. Easiest option is to create a subdirectory in the source code		You first need to create a build directory. Easiest option is to create a subdirectory in the source code

Bikerdude: /* Windows */

2021-12-24T21:56:57Z

Windows

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	* If compiling 2.07, make sure "Windows XP support for C++" is installed too (not needed for 2.08).		* If compiling 2.07, make sure "Windows XP support for C++" is installed too (not needed for 2.08).

	[[File:~~Bloody VS2017 options~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb]]		[[File:Unknown.png\|thumb]]{{clear}}
	{{clear}}

	You'll find a <tt>TheDarkMod.sln</tt> solution file (in MSVC 2017 format) in the source code folder, which you can double-click to open in Visual Studio. The solution is designed to put the compiled binaries into the ../darkmod folder nearby, that's why we recommend using the directory layout shown above. (You can change the output paths in the property sheets, in case you know how to do that).		You'll find a <tt>TheDarkMod.sln</tt> solution file (in MSVC 2017 format) in the source code folder, which you can double-click to open in Visual Studio. The solution is designed to put the compiled binaries into the ../darkmod folder nearby, that's why we recommend using the directory layout shown above. (You can change the output paths in the property sheets, in case you know how to do that).