Out of date tools?
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- AlterAnubis
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Out of date tools?
Hello, everyone, I am new here and I vary glad I join this group. I've been looking around for tools to compile code however been unsuccessful I have tried many tools and none have seemed to work I am using windows 8.1. I also was wondering if anyone can help me find any tools that work on my operating system? if so thank you for helping me
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My laptop is Windows 8.1. They (the assemblers, and cc65) work fine.
Are you familiar with a 'command line program'?
Are you familiar with a 'command line program'?
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- AlterAnubis
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I am not, unfortunately
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In Before the basics, read the articles linked from "Command-line interface" on down.
- AlterAnubis
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Re: Out of date tools?
do you have to use cmd to code the compiler? or can I find tools?
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I write a .bat batch file, and double click that to compile.
Alternatively you can use Gnu Make and write a makefile.
Alternatively you can use Gnu Make and write a makefile.
nesdoug.com -- blog/tutorial on programming for the NES
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Are you looking for a specialized text editor that lets you type in code, checks the syntax and spelling of variable names in real time, and gives you a big friendly button marked "Run"? Something like what you'd get with Visual Studio?
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Have you ever programmed assembly? Have any interest in learning 6502 assembly? I recommend asm6.
If not, you might want to try cc65 c compiler.
All of the above are command line tools. They have no GUI interface. You can use them by typing commands in the command line. Batch files / makefiles kind of automate this, and are preferred... especially if there are multiple source files.
Also get YY-CHR or Tile Layer Pro.
Also, get NES Screen Tool.
Also, have 100+ hours of free time.
If not, you might want to try cc65 c compiler.
All of the above are command line tools. They have no GUI interface. You can use them by typing commands in the command line. Batch files / makefiles kind of automate this, and are preferred... especially if there are multiple source files.
Also get YY-CHR or Tile Layer Pro.
Also, get NES Screen Tool.
Also, have 100+ hours of free time.
nesdoug.com -- blog/tutorial on programming for the NES
- AlterAnubis
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I have never programmed in assembly but I know how to code in c++, c# and java although I just wanted to start creating nes games. I have used YY-CHR before to hack snes games. I also use a hex editor HxD. I want to code a nes game but I need a compiler for it because I know you can't just magically make it work without one. I also have Notepad++ and Microsoft visual studio
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Quoting myself...
I also wrote a relevant tutorial.
Notepad++ should work fine.look for a download on this page https://shiru.untergrund.net/articles/p ... s_in_c.htm
...called "these small example programs"
I also wrote a relevant tutorial.
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- AlterAnubis
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Apparently the link is broken for the download but I am checking out your tutorials
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Actually, there's one crazy member here that writes programs directly in hex. I seriously advise against this practice though, because maintainability pretty much goes down the drain.AlterAnubis wrote:I need a compiler for it because I know you can't just magically make it work without one.
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Try it again.Apparently the link is broken for the download but I am checking out your tutorials
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- AlterAnubis
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Ah, now it works. Thank you!