From 6628e8c85dcb148fdcc17330678e6d1574892fc3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: alwaysintreble Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2023 08:53:14 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: Add some more details to running from source doc (#1680) * make build tools step more obviously optional and give better directions * review commit --- docs/running from source.md | 12 +++++------- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/running from source.md b/docs/running from source.md index cb1a8fa50b9b..611ac04e1bc3 100644 --- a/docs/running from source.md +++ b/docs/running from source.md @@ -32,13 +32,11 @@ Recommended steps * Download and install a "Windows installer (64-bit)" from the [Python download page](https://www.python.org/downloads) * **Python 3.11 does not work currently** - * Download and install full Visual Studio from - [Visual Studio Downloads](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/) - or an older "Build Tools for Visual Studio" from - [Visual Studio Older Downloads](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/). - - * Refer to [Windows Compilers on the python wiki](https://wiki.python.org/moin/WindowsCompilers) for details - * This step is optional. Pre-compiled modules are pinned on + * **Optional**: Download and install Visual Studio Build Tools from + [Visual Studio Build Tools](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/). + * Refer to [Windows Compilers on the python wiki](https://wiki.python.org/moin/WindowsCompilers) for details. + Generally, selecting the box for "Desktop Development with C++" will provide what you need. + * Build tools are not required if all modules are installed pre-compiled. Pre-compiled modules are pinned on [Discord in #archipelago-dev](https://discord.com/channels/731205301247803413/731214280439103580/905154456377757808) * It is recommended to use [PyCharm IDE](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/)