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C++ Raylib Install

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By Raymond L Maple 2 min read

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Install Raylib

There are two method to get the raylib code and project. Choose either one.

Method 1 - Download

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  • Place the .zip file in the desired location and unzip the file.

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Method 2 – Clone Repository

  • Alternately, a clone can be made of the repository.

  • Navigate to the directory to install the project in Windows Explorer.

  • Type “cmd” in the Windows Explorer address bar and press Enter.

    • This will open a command prompt in that directory.

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  • Copy the GitHub repository URL link from the dropdown menu.

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https://github.com/raylib-extras/raylib-quickstart.git

  • In the command prompt, type “git clone “ and paste the URL.

example: git clone https://github.com/raylib-extras/raylib-quickstart.git

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  • This will clone (copy) the raylib quick start files to the computer.

Create the Raylib Solution

  • Raylib will create a Solution and Project based on the folder name it is contained in, rename the folder to the desired Solution and Project name.

  • In the newly named folder, double-click the “build-VisualStudio2022.bat” to create the Visual Studio Solution.

  • The Solution file is now created for Visual Studio.

  • Double-click the Solution (.sln) file to open the Solution in Visual Studio.

  • The Solution with the new Project will appear.

    • The new Project is where all the new code will located. The raylib project is a Static Library and contains raylib engine code.

  • Click the run button (F5) and a window will appear with text and an image.

Add to Source Control

  • Click the Add to Source Control at the bottom right of Visual Studio.

  • Select Git.

  • Set the parameters for the project and ensure the Visibility is set to Public.

    • Most, if not all, the parameters should be automatically set.

  • Click Create and Push.

  • Use Git Changes to commit and push code changes when necessary.

Install raygui

raygui is a simple and easy-to-use immediate-mode-gui library. This will allow the creation and usage of GUI elements in our project.

There are two method to get the raygui code and project. Choose either one.

Method 1 - Download

  • Place the raygui-master.zip file in the project folder and unzip the file.

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  • Delete the raygui-master.zip and rename the raygui-master folder to raygui.

Method 2 – Clone Repository

  • Alternately, a clone can be made of the repository.

  • Navigate to the project directory to install the project in Windows Explorer.

  • Type “cmd” in the Windows Explorer address bar and press Enter.

    • This will open a command prompt in that directory.

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  • Copy the GitHub repository URL link from the dropdown menu.

https://github.com/raysan5/raygui.git

  • In the command prompt, type “git clone “ and paste the URL.

example: git clone https://github.com/raysan5/raygui.git

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  • This will clone (copy) the rayqui files to the directory.

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