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SourceCode/Builds/build_with_msvc22.md

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+# Building and Compiling C&C Generals on Visual Studio 2022
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+1. **Install Visual Studio 2022**
+    - Ensure that the necessary C++ development components, including MFC, are installed.
+
+2. **Obtain the C&C Generals Source Code**
+    - Clone or download the source code repository: [TheSuperHackers - GeneralsGameCode](https://github.com/TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGameCode.git).
+
+3. **Install C&C Generals (Steam Version)**
+    - The game installation is required to access the necessary asset files.
+
+## Build Steps
+
+### 1. Open the Project in Visual Studio 2022
+
+- Launch Visual Studio 2022 and open the solution file `Code/RTS.sln`.
+
+### 2. Select and Compile the Required Projects
+
+- In the **Solution Explorer**, locate the following projects:
+  - `RTS`
+  - `WorldBuilder`
+- Right-click each project and select **Build**.
+- Ensure the build process completes without errors.
+
+### 3. Copy Required Game Files from Steam
+
+- Navigate to your C&C Generals Steam installation directory, typically:
+
+  ``` text
+  C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour\
+  ```
+
+- Copy all necessary `.BIG` files into the `Run` folder of your compiled project:
+
+  ``` text
+  EnglishZH.big
+  INIZH.big
+  SpeechZH.big
+  W3DZH.big
+  (Other required files)
+  ```
+
+- Copy the entire `Data` folder to the `Run` folder as well.
+
+### 4. Configure Paths Correctly
+
+- Ensure that the `Run` folder within your build directory contains all required game assets.
+- If necessary, configure the **working directory** in Visual Studio:
+    1. Right-click on the `RTS` project.
+    2. Navigate to **Properties** → **Debugging**.
+    3. Set `Working Directory` to your `Run` folder.
+
+### 5. Run the Game or World Builder
+
+- After compiling, navigate to the `Run` folder.
+- Launch `RTSD.exe` or `worldbuilder.exe`.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- **Missing DLLs?** Ensure that all required dependencies are installed.
+- **Game not launching?** Verify that all necessary `.BIG` files are correctly placed.
+- **Build errors?** Check Visual Studio settings and dependencies for any issues.