diff --git a/Ground-Up-Windows-Install.md b/Ground-Up-Windows-Install.md index 31b3e87..fc42c16 100644 --- a/Ground-Up-Windows-Install.md +++ b/Ground-Up-Windows-Install.md @@ -54,3 +54,117 @@ * TODO: run world or zone. * TODO: Optional stuff like start.bat scripts etc +[*end original*] + +[*begin test*] + +* This guide provides instructions for compiling 32-bit Windows server binaries and setting up a local development server * + + +*** Compile Setup *** + + +* Verify Environmental Variable %PATH% * + +** need to develop criteria + + +* Required Programs * + +Some of the pre-requisits for compiling binaries are the same as running a server. + +If you have already installed any of the following, the download and installation requirement should be omitted: + +- Visual Studio 2017 (Community Edition) [select 2017 community edition] + +- MariaDB [download] + +- Perl [download] + +- CMake [download] + +- Git (see notes under install) [download] + +- TortoiseGit (optional - see notes under install) [download] + + +* Install Visual Studio * + +During the install process, double-check the option for c++ command-line compiler. This is required by CMake to determine available compiler options. CMake file generation will fail if this option is not enabled. + +Microsoft allows Visual Studio use for a 30-day trial period without registration of the product. Simply create an account at [*process change*] and enter the credentials in Visual Studio when prompted. The account is free and the license is usually valid for 1-2 years. + + +* Install MariaDB * + +** need specifics on what settings to use ** + +At the end of the installation process, you will be prompted to install HeidiSQL. It is HIGHLY recommended that you install this program. + + +* Install Perl 5.12.3 (32-bit) * + +This installation is self-explanatory. It is recommended that you install in the root directory ("c:\") to avoid possible issues. + + +* Install CMake * + +This installation is self-explanatory. + + +* Install Git * + +This installation is self-explanatory. + +Should you wish to download the repository code with no further chance of updating or restoration, this requirement may be omitted. + + +* Install TortoiseGit (optional) * + +This installation is self-explanatory. + +If Git is not installed, this installation should be omitted. + + +* Restart Computer * + +At this point, you will want to restart your computer to ensure that all of the %PATH% additions are loaded into memory. + + +* Acquiring the Code * + +At this point, you will need to make a decision on how you want to manage your code. + +There are three options: + +- Option 1, Retrieve the code as a one-time download (not recommended) + +- Option 2, Create a local repository from the parent EQEmulator project that can be updated, managed and maintained (recommended) + +- Option 3, Create a local repository from a fork of the EQEmulator project that you manage (recommended only if you want to contribute back to the parent project) + +If you choose to create a fork of the EQEmulator repository, you will need to create a [github.com] account. + +[walk-through for option 2] + + +* Download Dependencies * + +Library dependencies can be downloaded directly from [here]. + +Inside of your local code directory, you will need to create a sub-directory called 'dependencies` and unzip the download's contents into it. + + +* Running CMake * + +[walk-through] + + +* Compiling Code * + +[walk-through] + + +*** Local Server Setup *** + +[*end test*] \ No newline at end of file