Install Language Specific Tools

SplashKit supports multiple programming languages, each with its own set of tools. Follow the steps below to install the necessary tools for your chosen language.

Language-Specific Installations

C# (.NET)

To develop with C# in SplashKit, you’ll need to install the .NET SDK.

1. Download the .NET SDK

   Go to the official .NET SDK download page and download the latest version for Windows.

2. Install the .NET SDK

   Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. Verify the Installation

   Open your MSYS2 terminal and run the following command to confirm that .NET is installed:

   dotnet --version

   If installed correctly, this command will output the version number of the .NET SDK.

C++

For C++ development, your MSYS2 setup already includes the necessary tools for SplashKit. No additional setup is required specifically for C++.

Python

To develop with Python in SplashKit, you can install the python and pip MSYS2 packages by running the following command in your MINGW64 terminal:

pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-python mingw-w64-x86_64-python-pip --noconfirm --disable-download-timeout

Alternative Option

Follow these steps to install Python from the official website:

For an alternative option, follow these steps to install Python on your system.

1. Download the Python Installer

   Go to the Python download page and download the latest Python installer for Windows.

2. Run the Installer and Select Optional Features

   • During the installation, check the box to Add python.exe to PATH.
   • Choose additional features, such as installing pip, as needed.

3. Complete the Installation

   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4. Verify Installation (Optional)

   To confirm that Python and pip are successfully installed, open your MSYS2 terminal and run the following commands:

   python --version
   pip --version

   Both commands should output version information if the installation was successful.

Other Languages

Support for other languages such as Rust and Pascal are coming soon.