Instruction to setup the project up for run and debug from scratch

[Azazel8965]

Request for step by step instructions to setup the code in local. ( Former developer here, coming back to coding after years)

[dosubot[bot]]

Hey @Azazel8965! I'm here to help you out with any coding challenges or questions you have. Feel free to ask me anything while you wait for a human maintainer to assist you.

To set up the Screenbox project for running and debugging locally, follow these steps:

1. Install Prerequisites:

   • Ensure you have Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.0 or later) installed with the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) development environment.

2. Clone the Repository:

   • Clone the Screenbox repository to your local machine using Git.

3. Open the Project:

   • Open the Screenbox.sln solution file in Visual Studio.

4. Install Dependencies:

   • The project relies on several NuGet packages. Ensure that the following dependencies are installed:
     • CommunityToolkit.Uwp.* (Animations, Behaviors, Controls.Primitives, etc.) version 8.1.240916
     • Microsoft.AppCenter.Analytics and Microsoft.AppCenter.Crashes version 5.0.7
     • Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection version 9.0.2
     • Microsoft.NETCore.UniversalWindowsPlatform version 6.2.14
     • Microsoft.UI.Xaml version 2.8.7
     • Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.Uwp.Managed version 2.0.1
     • ReswPlusLib version 2.0.0
     • LibVLC.UWP version 3.0.20-2405070635
     • Sentry version 5.1.1

5. Build the Project:

   • In Visual Studio, build the solution to restore all NuGet packages and compile the project.

6. Run and Debug:

   • Set the desired project as the startup project.
   • Choose the appropriate build configuration (e.g., Debug or Release) and platform (e.g., x86, x64, ARM).
   • Start debugging by pressing F5 or selecting "Start Debugging" from the Debug menu.

These steps should help you set up the project for local development and debugging. If you encounter any issues, ensure all dependencies are correctly installed and that your development environment is properly configured ^[1][2].

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[Azazel8965]

@dosu was trying to debug and compile for arm. Getting error :

DEP0700: Registration of the app failed. [0x80073CF3] Windows cannot install package Screenbox_1.0.0.0_arm64__rm8wvch11q4my because this package depends on a framework that could not be found. Provide the framework "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.Debug.UWPDesktop" published by "CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US", with neutral or ARM64 processor architecture and minimum version 14.0.33728.0, along with this package to install.

Any resolution step?

[dosubot[bot]]

The error you're encountering indicates that the required framework "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.Debug.UWPDesktop" is missing for the ARM64 architecture. To resolve this issue, you can manually install the necessary Visual C++ Runtime package for ARM64. Here are the steps:

1. Install the Missing Framework:

   • Open Visual Studio and go to the "Tools" menu.
   • Select "NuGet Package Manager" and then "Manage NuGet Packages for Solution."
   • Search for "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.Debug.UWPDesktop" in the Browse tab.
   • Ensure you select the correct version (minimum version 14.0.33728.0) and install it for the ARM64 architecture.

2. Check for Updates:

   • Make sure your Visual Studio and all related components are up to date, as updates might include necessary dependencies.

3. Enable Developer Mode:

   • Ensure that Developer Mode is enabled on your Windows 11 machine. You can do this by going to Settings > Update & Security > For developers, and selecting "Developer mode."

4. Rebuild the Project:

   • After installing the necessary framework, rebuild your project and try deploying it again.

These steps should help you resolve the missing framework issue and allow you to compile and debug for ARM64.

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[huynhsontung]

To build the project, you just need Visual Studio 2022 installed with the Windows application development workload selected. On the side panel, make sure the latest version of Windows SDK (at the time of writing Windows 11 SDK 10.0.22621) and Universal Windows Platform tools are selected. After installing, clone the project and open it by opening Screenbox.sln in the repo root. You can now build the app. Visual Studio will let you know if you need to install anything extra in the Solution Explorer panel.

If you are using Windows 11 and this your first time deploying a UWP app on your machine, you may need to enable the developer mode in the Settings as well. See Enable your device for development for details.

Edit: added extra Visual Studio dependencies.

[Azazel8965]

Thanks a lot @huynhsontung for the detailed answer. Really helped!!