installing Tcl/Tk by compilling source code on Win ME

[orchidlulu]

Hi there,
I'm a starter on Tcl/Tk, and trying to install Tcl/Tk on my Windows ME machine by compiling the souce code. I know installing the binary version is a better idea for a windows user, but i'm taking this path because i want to experiment with compiling an extension for tcl/tk.
I downloaded the source for tcl/tk 8.3.4 and i do have Visual Studio6.0, in the READ ME file, it says : "Now you can use "make" (or "nmake" for VC++) to build the tcl libraries and the tclsh executable". But i have no idea of how to do that....
any guidance or ideas are greatly appriciated
thanks

 

[scriptico]

Hi orchidlulu !

You can create a new project which uses a makefile.
Start VC6.0 and try the following :
Create a directory for your project.
Copy all source files (dont't forget the right makefile)
into that dir.
Create a new project and use the path to your project-dir.
file->new, top the project tab and select
makefile.
Then you can set a path to your makefile (only change the filename in quotes).
Now you build your project.
Hope, that will help you ! If not, post a new message
in this thread!
Best regards.