Compiling

Windows

In order to compile one of the sample projects described in about article, you need to install:

Visual Studio (at least 2022 version)
CMake tools for Visual Studio (you can install this from Visual Studio installer)

After installing required software, open up the project directory via Visual Studio.
The rest can be done from the Visual Studio UI.

Linux

In order to compile the Squirrel Module Template project you need to install:

sudo apt install -y build-essential cmake

After installing required packages you have to configure cmake project with certain preset.
Checkout CMakePreset.json file for available presets.
Be sure to pick the preset that matches host architecture under you build the project.

cmake . --preset (preset_name)

To compile the project you need to type this command:

cmake --build . --preset (preset_name)

Binaries location

The binaries can be located in ${project_directory}/out/build/${preset_name}.

Avoid copying binaries

In order to avoid constantly copying files whenever you make a new build, you can create a symbolic link. Symlinks allow to point to specific file in specific location, without the need of having such file physically located there.

Windows

You can either use this command in cmd.exe:

mklink "absolute/path/to/symlink" "absolute/path/to/file"

Or Link Shell Extension that allows you to easilly create new symlinks by using context menu.

Linux

You can create a new symlink by typing this command in your shell:

ln -s "absolute/path/to/file" "absolute/path/to/symlink"