Setting up CC65 & VScode

[Wrathchild]

36 minutes ago, Preppie said:

The build file is in the .bin folder, if I put it anywhere else it doesn't recognise it when I type 'build'

I'd advise against that, the build batch script should be in the folder/project it is associated with.

You have to be 'in' that folder in order to run it.

As you now have the CC65 path in the global environment then that batch file can be run directly from the project folder, even via Explorer and not a command prompt.

 

[Preppie]

OK, put it in my project folder and had to cd into c:\cc65\project but it works now.

 

Only thing is powershell is making me type .\build instead of just build.  Not a problem, as soon as i click . it autocompletes.

 

And I edited the batch file to read:

 

cl65 -o test1.xex -t atari test1.c
test1.xex

 

Now with a couple of clicks it compiles and runs in Altirra - WE DID IT!!!

 

OMG I'm so happy.  Thanks for holding my hand guys.

 

[sanny]

I'm using Emacs to edit the files. And compile my program by typing "make" in another window. Needs a Makefile. When starting to code, often use <cursor-up> in the shell window to re-run cl65....

[danwinslow]

Don't use powershell. Just use regular old DOS cmd. You can change your VSCode terminal type using the drop downs at the top right of the terminal box.