C++ Plugins using free compiler - success

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On 20/02/2003 at 18:01, xxxxxxxx wrote:

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Cinema 4D Version:   8.012 
Platform:   Windows  ;   
Language(s) :     C++  ;

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Hi,

Building plugins for R8 under windows requires VisualC++ or ICC, which generally cost a load of money.

However, you can get a version of VisualC++ free and legally as part of the .NET SDK download from microsoft...
(This version appears to be VC7, but without the IDE, and it's the non-optimising version).

Anyway, I've managed to get this version to successfully build the Cinema4D R8 SDK plugins without any problems, and I've put the required extra files and a mini tutorial on my website: http:\\www.astrofish.com

So, anyone (on a PC) who has been put off messing around with plugins because of the cost of the compiler no longer has any excuse not to play...

Cheers - Steve

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On 21/02/2003 at 07:03, xxxxxxxx wrote:

You rock! althiugh I really wish I could use Borland C++ or the BloodShed compiler