I have no idea how to build an apk. Is it is using gradlew.bat? #1258
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do you read: https://github.com/axmolengine/axmol/blob/dev/docs/DevSetup.md Just goto root of axmol, then run follow powershell script, will build HelloCpp apk for you, it will auto setup android sdk, ndk, jdk, ninja for you
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hi, |
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does the cmdlines package download succeed?
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Subject: Re: [axmolengine/axmol] I have no idea how to build an apk. Is it is using gradlew.bat? (Discussion #1258)
hi,
yes I read it but I was on a previous axmol version that didn't have the build.ps1 file.
I have updated and I am following the guide now. The problem that I am getting is that when I run that command I get the error: Install cmdlinetools version: 7.0 fail
I am googling to see what that is
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I opened android studio and downloaded it from there. So i guess? |
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plus, I just checked my environment vasriables and I have the variable NDK_ROOT as C:\Program Files\cocos2d_dependencies\android-ndk-r23b-windows\android-ndk-r23b |
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the ndk folder doesn't exist in sdk_root, will fix it later
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Subject: Re: [axmolengine/axmol] I have no idea how to build an apk. Is it is using gradlew.bat? (Discussion #1258)
plus, I just checked my environment vasriables and I have the variable NDK_ROOT as C:\Program Files\cocos2d_dependencies\android-ndk-r23b-windows\android-ndk-r23b
So I guess that having cocos2dx installed is messing some of my variables
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okey. So it has nothing to do with the error? |
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sorry, not correct, the script has a bug: always search in |
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you can create a empty folder ndk in your sdk_root
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Subject: Re: [axmolengine/axmol] I have no idea how to build an apk. Is it is using gradlew.bat? (Discussion #1258)
okey. So it has nothing to do with the error?
because I believe it is setup correctly
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hmmm...I tried that. No luck. |
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I tried to build on windows in case it was easier with pwsh .\build.ps1 -p winuwp but more errors;
I think I am about to give up and swtich to unity. I can't investe time in an engine if I can't deploy to windows, or android. It is probably me, but I think I have all in order and I still keep getting errors. Anyway, it is quite discouraging because Axmol is pretty awesome but I think I need to be sure that I won't have problems deploying my games in the future. |
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for uwp, do you install uwp workflow for visual studio 2022?
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Subject: Re: [axmolengine/axmol] I have no idea how to build an apk. Is it is using gradlew.bat? (Discussion #1258)
I tried to build on windows in case it was easier with pwsh .\build.ps1 -p winuwp but more errors;
MSBuild version 17.5.0+6f08c67f3 for .NET Framework
MSBUILD : error MSB1009: Project file does not exist.
Switch: HelloCpp.vcxproj```
I think I am about to give up and swtich to unity. I can't investe time in an engine if I can't deploy to windows, or android. It is probably me, but I think I have all in order and I still keep getting errors. Anyway, it is quite discouraging because Axmol is pretty awesome but I think I need to be sure that I won't have problems deploying my games in the future.
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Yes, I think I did. But it's okey. I am pause it for now, no worries. I don't time right now to keep trying. But I might check it again later. |
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D:__GIT\axmol>pwsh ./build.ps1 -p android -a arm64 d D:__GIT\axmol\templates\cpp-template-default\proj.android build1k: proj_dir=D:__GIT\axmol, prefix=D:__GIT\axmol\tools\external |
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okey, I got it working for android doing whatyou did A couple of notes that may help others (correctly if I am wrong please): it has to be in the powershell with the hability to run scripts. Cool, it builds for android now. Thx. Now I'll keep trying to build on windows. |
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After some manual "downloads" it works here also. (pwsh .\build.ps1 -p android -a arm64) |
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latest commits should fix the android sdk setup problem on plain new machine (without any tools for android, jdk, ninja, cmdlinetools, sdk,ndk) |
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Maybe a check on |
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okey, still trying to build for windows. I followed guide of [Windows workflow] Compile engine once, link prebuilt for project.
so I type debug and I get the error of the image Is it possible that the white space between CHIMERA STUDIO is causing the error. |
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Yes! Anyhow: |
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aahhhgg... but I can't do that now because I have many other dependencies not related to game dev that would be a pain to refactor. This has nothing to do with deploying the game on windows right? which is done through |
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why not start with a new folder (without spaces in the path) ? |
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I can confirm that the space is causing the issue. I did create a new project without spaces and this now works |
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I got also probs with PowerShell 5.1.19041.3031 Please use the this one: |
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Ok, I installed powershell-7 and still get the same error build1k: PowerShell 7.3.5
build1k:
Name Value
---- -----
winsdk
setupOnly False
xb {--target, HelloCpp, --config, Debug}
p winuwp
prefix C:\axmol\tools\external
cc
a x64
dll False
d C:\testingGame\HelloCpp
xt cmake
xc {}
build1k: proj_dir=C:\testingGame\HelloCpp, prefix=C:\axmol\tools\external
build1k: Found suitable installed glslcc: C:\axmol\tools\external\glslcc\glslcc.exe, version: 1.7.6
build1k: Found suitable installed cmake: C:\Program Files\CMake\bin\cmake.exe, version: 3.27.0
build1k: Building target winuwp on windows with toolchain msvc ...
build1k: CONFIG_ALL_OPTIONS=-DCMAKE_SYSTEM_NAME=WindowsStore -DCMAKE_SYSTEM_VERSION=10.0 -A x64, Count=4
-- Selecting Windows SDK version 10.0.22000.0 to target Windows 10.0.
CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:30 (project):
Failed to run MSBuild command:
C:/Program Files/Microsoft Visual Studio/2022/Community/MSBuild/Current/Bin/amd64/MSBuild.exe
to get the value of VCTargetsPath:
MSBuild version 17.5.0+6f08c67f3 for .NET Framework
Build started 7/9/2023 9:32:56 PM.
Included response file: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\2022\Community\MSBuild\Current\Bin\amd64\MSBuild.rsp
Project "C:\testingGame\HelloCpp\build_x64\CMakeFiles\3.27.0-rc4\VCTargetsPath.vcxproj" on node 1 (default targets).
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\2022\Community\MSBuild\Current\Bin\amd64\Microsoft.Common.CurrentVersion.targets(832,5): error : The BaseOutputPath/OutputPath property is not set for project 'VCTargetsPath.vcxproj'. Please check to make sure that you have specified a valid combination of Configuration and Platform for this project. Configuration='Debug' Platform='x64'. You may be seeing this message because you are trying to build a project without a solution file, and have specified a non-default Configuration or Platform that doesn't exist for this project. [C:\testingGame\HelloCpp\build_x64\CMakeFiles\3.27.0-rc4\VCTargetsPath.vcxproj]
Done Building Project "C:\testingGame\HelloCpp\build_x64\CMakeFiles\3.27.0-rc4\VCTargetsPath.vcxproj" (default targets) -- FAILED.
Build FAILED.
"C:\testingGame\HelloCpp\build_x64\CMakeFiles\3.27.0-rc4\VCTargetsPath.vcxproj" (default target) (1) ->
(_CheckForInvalidConfigurationAndPlatform target) ->
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\2022\Community\MSBuild\Current\Bin\amd64\Microsoft.Common.CurrentVersion.targets(832,5): error : The BaseOutputPath/OutputPath property is not set for project 'VCTargetsPath.vcxproj'. Please check to make sure that you have specified a valid combination of Configuration and Platform for this project. Configuration='Debug' Platform='x64'. You may be seeing this message because you are trying to build a project without a solution file, and have specified a non-default Configuration or Platform that doesn't exist for this project. [C:\testingGame\HelloCpp\build_x64\CMakeFiles\3.27.0-rc4\VCTargetsPath.vcxproj]
0 Warning(s)
1 Error(s)
Time Elapsed 00:00:00.08
Exit code: 1
-- Configuring incomplete, errors occurred!
build1k: BUILD_ALL_OPTIONS=--target HelloCpp --config Debug --parallel, Count=5
MSBuild version 17.5.0+6f08c67f3 for .NET Framework
MSBUILD : error MSB1009: Project file does not exist.
Switch: HelloCpp.vcxproj
PS C:\testingGame\HelloCpp>``` |
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Have you run |
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@halx99 |
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yes, by default, should create a different build folder since we can build multi target platforms on windows: win32, winuwp, android otherwise, if you build them one by one without folder deleting, will cause cmake generate error. |
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The latest commit: 09a3a95 improve build folder create, the default build folder name rules:
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I tried to start cpp_tests And got this errror :
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Try |
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hey guys, I have never published any game, I am very new to this, so can you explain how do you deploy a game in itch or steam. |
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What about nsis for windows, engine itself not provide package to one image support, and vcredist required on machine which visual studio(version should match with your build machine) not installed.
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Subject: Re: [axmolengine/axmol] I have no idea how to build an apk. Is it is using gradlew.bat? (Discussion #1258)
hey guys,
so I was able to send the .exe file demo to some friends to test. All I did is copy relase folder that created visual studio, send it as it is.
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And all they had to do is execute the .exe and it worked.
I have never published any game, I am very new to this, so can you explain how do you deploy a game in itch or steam.
I am not talking about having to register, download steam sdk for achievements and stuff... I am not there yet.
I am asking about the very basic. Would it be as easy as uploading the files from the folder in the image above?
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Interesting. I'll check them out, thanks. |
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Finally! it is all working! Those where my mistakes.
One thing that I don't understand though is that if I run this: |
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-- Selecting Windows SDK version 10.0.22621.0 to target Windows 10.0.19045.
CMake Error: Could not find cmake module file: CMakeDetermineGameCompiler.cmake
CMake Error: Could not find cmake module file: D:/dev/projects/Example Game/build/CMakeFiles/3.27.0-rc3/CMakeGameCompiler.cmake
CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:30 (project):
No CMAKE_Game_COMPILER could be found.
CMake Error: Could not find cmake module file: CMakeGameInformation.cmake
-- Configuring incomplete, errors occurred! |
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yup. |
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Okey, i need some help understanding how to send the build on windows for people to tested. This is what I have done:
The result is that for half of the people I've sent it, it worked with no problems. Can someone guide me through how you do send your builds on windows to people? Please assume I have never done that so don't assume that I am aware the basics. Even something as stupid as : step 1. turn on you computer. step 2, step 3... At this point this thread as been a great help. Thank you for that. I just want to push through these last issues. |
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Anothor choice what I'm using in showcase: https://github.com/simdsoft/x-studio/releases/tag/v2022.1.7 |
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by the way, you should build release binaries, not debug |
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yup I know. I did post above that I tried to build in Release using |
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the commandline incorret, try open powershell console window, then run:
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thanks. My bad. |
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Okey, I did some google reasearch and ask chat gpt on how to do that. What I got is that after download VC_redist.x64.exe, which is my arch, I have to create the following script, which I named vcredistInstaller.nsi and it goes like this |
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and vs console have command |
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Sorry man, I give up. I am just getting drops of information with every reply and I have to spend hours googling what it means. First it was learning what nsis was, then learning what "vcredist install in your nsis install setup script" means, which is learning what a .nsi file, how to create one and running from the nsis. Now I have to figure how what "vs console have command dumpbin /dependents xxx.exe to help check exe or dll dependencies" means. I am having a lot of trouble following up with just drops of information. It is probably me. Thanks for all you help anyways. R |
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it's ok, sorry the win32 package not part of axmol, axmol still a framework, not with full rich game develop tool. but I can confirm axmol should more easy to deploy win32 target than original cocos2dx, brcause all prebuilts dll is matched vcredist version aka msvc14.36. |
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did you publish on steam too? |
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A easy way is copy all vcredist dlls to target bin directory, this can be done powershell build script in the future.
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Sorry man, I give up. I am just getting drops of information with every reply and I have to spend hours googling what it means. First it was learning what nsis was, then learning what "vcredist install in your nsis install setup script" means, which is learning what a .nsi file, how to create one and running from the nsis. Now I have to figure how what "vs console have command dumpbin /dependents xxx.exe to help check exe or dll dependencies" means.
I am having a lot of trouble following up with just drops of information. It is probably me. Thanks for all you help anyways.
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I got the same problem as you, you see there are C++ runtime redistributebles that have to be installed on the system https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170, the way you are publishing your game is indeed correct, but unfortunately these programs need to be installed on the user's machine so you need to provide vcredist, there is a game called geometry dash that suffers from this problem and also unreal engine games too, you just need to google vcredist c++ x64 and download all execs for all dates (2008, 2013, 2017, and so on) that way the missing dlls are present in the system, you could add a folder to your game called, |
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ahhh, thanks a lot. I am gonna try that. I really don't what to go to Unity XD. I am sure it is cool, but I prefer to stay in C++ and axmol. I think that a guide for dummies (like my self apparently) would bring more people. |
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could you move this discussion to the discord unofficial axmol server, help is way easier there |
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Sure |
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ok, done. Here is the discord link |
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hi,
I spent a couple of ours googling, and searching in forums how to build an apk to test the game on my android. I am just using axmol defaults projects to keep it simple. I did manage to see the error outputs I was getting, first it was that I need java 11. I installed last java (version 20 i think) and that solved that error. So I assume it is java 11 or higher.
Then I got a Ninja not found in Path, so after some reasearch I fixed that error by downloading ninja.exe and put it in the PATH environment. So finally I run gradlew.bat in the folder proj.android and I said that It build successfully in 1 second..
soooooo....what just happened? Is gradlew.bat suppose to build the apk without the need of setting android studio? If it built the .apk where is it?! XD. I searched all the axmol project but didn't find any apk.
I am sure that is pretty basic but can someone point me if what I am doing has nothing to do with building an .apk?
thanks
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